What are the responsibilities and job description for the Film Equipment Technician position at JMR EQUIPMENT RENTALS?
JMR equipment rentals is in Brooklyn, New York.
We offer professional video equipment rentals including camera, lighting, grip, and audio equipment rentals.
We are currently seeking a rental technician to join our team. A technician's job involves maintaining, repairing, and preparing film equipment for rental, including cameras, lenses, lighting, grip, and audio equipment, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction
Qualifications/Requirements
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated Team player with the ability to work on own initiative, and a high degree of accountability for self and others;
- Experience working on set and industry/production knowledge a plus
- Knowledge of camera, lens, lighting, grip, and audio equipment
- The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, keen sense of organization, and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to lift more than 50 lbs
- Driver license is a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance checks on film equipment (cameras, lenses, lighting, grip, audio, etc.).
- Troubleshoot equipment issues, identify problems, and implement necessary repairs.
- Ensure equipment is in optimal working condition and safe to use.
- Clean and organize equipment to maintain its condition.
- Responsible for preparing and inspecting high-end cinema equipment for rental orders and maintaining an organized system for gear check-in and check-out.
- Perform quality control on returned camera, lens, lighting, and grip equipment. Checking in return orders and inspecting equipment thoroughly
- Entering new equipment into the rental system, barcoding, and ensuring our inventory is up to date and accurate
- Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting equipment.
- Maintain awareness of the condition, and the needs of the equipment inventory, the supply stock and the needs of the facility and the tools and supplies necessary to effectively run the facility.
*Schedule is flexible days
Job Types: Part-time, Internship, Freelance
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Work Location: In person