The position of a Backline Technician requires an experienced person to work on an event/job site.  Candidate must demonstrate both technical abilities, leadership skills, and have the ability to interface with the client and musicians in a professional manner. A successful candidate combines a passion for Music and Musical Instruments. Must be capable of setting up a backline package for events like local community festivals, church festivals, and the like.  Packages typically include a basic drum kit, guitar amps, bass amp, and a keyboard.

Role and Responsibilities: 

As a Backline Technician, your job entitles the following daily responsibilities but not limited to:

• Have extensive knowledge of the equipment and instruments 

• Knowledge on how to set-up, function, troubleshoot and dismantle carefully

• Communicate with the client onsite and liaise with a client account manager and artist technical team

• Preps thoroughly in a warehouse as per pull sheet provided

• Highly organized and are responsible for troubleshooting and providing spares for equipment if required

• Responsible for pre and post-event activities including, set up items onsite and be on standby if required, dismantle kit post-show, test returned kit at the warehouse

• Should have attention to detail. Make sure that there are no trip hazards, maintain a clean space, have a critical eye to anticipate client objections

• Should have a sense of urgency. Should work diligently to get the event up and running as quickly as possible

• Keeping up to date with the new technology in the music industry

• Work closely with the tech support assistant and warehouse operations department if required 

• Should be willing to train other technical assistants

• Should be timely.  Prompt arrival to the shop and the client site is very important.

• Should have a positive attitude and a desire to succeed.

• Should have a commitment to excellence

• Work long hours and on weekends depending on the schedule

• Uniform and appropriate dress code applies 

• Maintain a safe working environment

  
  

  Technical Skills:

  • Ability to completely set up band instruments and equipment which also includes setup of:

  • Drum Sets

  • Keyboards

  • Bass & Guitar amplifiers

  • Electronic instruments such as touchpads or synthesizers

  • Ability to troubleshoot issues including:

  • Signal flow issues including failures or noise (buzz or static).

  • Replacement of drum heads

  • Must be able to understand and follow a stage plot.

  
  

  Education and Experience:

  • Any Diploma/certification preferably in music

  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in the same field

  • Experience in maintenance in basic repair is a plus