Infocomm TechnologyInformation and communications techniciansISCO 3521
performance rental technician
Performance rental technicians prepare, maintain, issue, transport, set‐up, program, operate, take in, check, clean and store audiovisual, performance and event equipment. Their work is based on plans, instructions and order forms.
About performance rental technician
As a performance rental technician, you will be the backbone of live events, concerts, conferences, and theatrical productions. Your work involves preparing, maintaining, setting up, and operating sophisticated audiovisual and performance equipment. You will work from technical plans and order forms, often under tight deadlines and high-pressure conditions where every detail matters. Your expertise ensures that sound systems deliver crystal-clear audio, lighting systems create the right atmosphere, and all multimedia equipment functions flawlessly during crucial moments.
Your day-to-day responsibilities include loading and unloading heavy equipment, assembling and programming systems on-site, managing sound and light quality during performances, troubleshooting technical problems, and ensuring all equipment is cleaned and stored properly after events. Safety is paramount—you'll work with electrical systems, chemicals, and in environments where fire prevention is critical. In Poland's expanding events and entertainment industry, skilled technicians are highly sought after. Career opportunities exist in live events, broadcasting, theater, and corporate presentations, with potential to advance into technical director or equipment manager roles.
Key Work Functions
Core areas of responsibility for a performance rental technician.
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Equipment Preparation and Maintenance
- Inspect, test, and maintain audiovisual and performance equipment before events
- Repair equipment on-site to resolve technical issues during performances
- Clean and store equipment properly after use
2
Setup and Configuration
- Set up multimedia equipment according to technical plans and instructions
- Program sound and lighting systems for specific event requirements
- Load and unload equipment using proper ergonomic and safety procedures
3
Operation and Quality Management
- Operate audiovisual systems and manage sound quality during performances
- Monitor and manage performance lighting quality and effects
- Troubleshoot technical problems and make real-time adjustments
4
Safety and Compliance
- Work safely with electrical systems and mobile equipment under proper supervision
- Handle chemicals and materials safely and prevent fire hazards
- Use personal protective equipment and follow health and safety regulations
5
Customer Service and Business Development
- Ensure customer satisfaction through professional service and problem resolution
- Prospect new customers and support business development efforts
- Manage rental overdues and maintain equipment tracking systems
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Professional Development
- Stay current with new equipment technologies and industry standards
- Manage personal professional development through training and certifications
- Build teamwork skills and adapt to unexpected circumstances
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (25)
multimedia systemsmultimedia systemsThe methods, procedures and techniques pertaining to the operation of multimedia systems, usually a combination of software and hardware, presenting various types of media such as video and audio.teamwork principlesteamwork principlesThe cooperation between people characterised by a unified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.guarantee customer satisfactionguarantee customer satisfactionHandle customer expectations in a professional manner, anticipating and addressing their needs and desires. Provide flexible customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.load equipmentload equipmentHandle safe loading of equipment in given restrictive conditions.work ergonomicallywork ergonomicallyApply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.set up multimedia equipmentset up multimedia equipmentSet up and test the multimedia and related systems and technology, according to their specifications.work safely with machineswork safely with machinesCheck and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.manage sound qualitymanage sound qualityPerform sound checks. Set up audio equipment for optimal sound output before as well as during performance. Regulate the volume during broadcasts by controlling the audio equipment.use personal protection equipmentuse personal protection equipmentMake use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.unload equipmentunload equipmentHandle safe unloading of equipment in given restrictive conditions.prevent fire in a performance environmentprevent fire in a performance environmentTake steps to prevent fire in a performance environment. Make sure the space complies with fire safety rules, with sprinklers and fire extinguishers installed where necessary. Make sure staff are awar...prospect new customersprospect new customersInitiate activities in order to attract new and interesting customers. Ask for recommendations and references, find places where potential customers can be located.handle rental overdueshandle rental overduesIdentifying rental delays of return and applying the appropriate measures such as additional payment and adjust availability of rentable items.deal with pressure from unexpected circumstancesdeal with pressure from unexpected circumstancesStrive to achieve objectives despite the pressures arising from unexpected factors outside of your control.work safely with chemicalswork safely with chemicalsTake the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.manage performance light qualitymanage performance light qualityPerform light checks and adjust for optimal light quality before and during performance.manage personal professional developmentmanage personal professional developmentTake responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional developmen...work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervisionwork safely with mobile electrical systems under supervisionTake the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution for performance and art facility purposes under supervision.work with respect for own safetywork with respect for own safetyApply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.repair equipment on siterepair equipment on siteIdentify malfunctions and repair or replace multi-media, audio-visual and computer systems, hardware and equipment on site.use technical documentationuse technical documentationUnderstand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.provide customer follow-up servicesprovide customer follow-up servicesRegister, follow-up, solve and respond to customer requests, complaints and after-sales services.store performance equipmentstore performance equipmentDismantle sound, light and video equipment after a performance event and store in a safe place.set up equipment in a timely mannerset up equipment in a timely mannerMake sure to set up equipment according to deadlines and time schedules.follow safety procedures when working at heightsfollow safety procedures when working at heightsTake necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures...
Optional (18)
electrical wiring planselectrical wiring plansPictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the...manage suppliesmanage suppliesMonitor and control the flow of supplies that includes the purchase, storage and movement of the required quality of raw materials, and also work-in-progress inventory. Manage supply chain activities ...manage consumables stockmanage consumables stockManage and monitor consumables stock to ensure that the production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.manage technical resources stockmanage technical resources stockManage and monitor technical resources stock to ensure that production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.ensure safety of mobile electrical systemsensure safety of mobile electrical systemsTake the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution independently. Measure and power up an installation.adapt to artists' creative demandsadapt to artists' creative demandsWork with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.de-rig electronic equipmentde-rig electronic equipmentRemove and store various types of electronic equipment safely after use.advise client on technical possibilitiesadvise client on technical possibilitiesRecommend technical solutions, including systems, to the client within the framework of a project.clean equipmentclean equipmentPerform cleaning routines after equipment use.keep personal administrationkeep personal administrationFile and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.manage signoff of an installed systemmanage signoff of an installed systemMake sure an installed technical system is adequately transferred and signed off for.develop professional networkdevelop professional networkReach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up ...perform minor repairs to equipmentperform minor repairs to equipmentConduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.edit recorded soundedit recorded soundEdit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.consult with stakeholders on implementation of a productionconsult with stakeholders on implementation of a productionConsult with different people and groups who hold a stake in the production. Be on the same page on the practical side of the production, and keep them up to date.interpret floor plansinterpret floor plansUnderstand the results of moving the position of objects and patterns on floor plans by thinking three-dimensionally.instruct on set up of equipmentinstruct on set up of equipmentInstruct others on how to properly and safely set up equipment according to specifications and regulations.electronics principleselectronics principlesThe study of electric energy, more specifically electron, control and its prominent principles regarding integrated circuits and electrical systems.
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