Systems Engineer

Job Details

Description

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Leadership

• Oversee AVL systems in the Lake Forest worship center, including installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Support the Production Events Manager with AVL installations and repairs across the Lake Forest campus.
• Assist the Worship Systems Director with campus-wide AVL installations.
• Use the ticketing system to receive, communicate, and manage AVL repair requests efficiently.
• Train and equip campus technicians and volunteers on AVL systems in collaboration with the Production Director and Production Events Manager.
• Coordinate with audio, video, and lighting leads to proactively address potential system issues.
• Serve as the primary technical expert and point of contact for system maintenance during weekend services and special events.
• Research AVL equipment and develop related proposals for the worship center.
• Forecast annual and seasonal budgets for AVL integration and maintenance in the worship center.
• Maintain relationships with AVL equipment manufacturers and vendors.
  
  

Organizational Duties

• Track and organize AVL equipment for future campus builds and special projects.
• Maintain a clean and organized stage, ensuring clear power and cable paths.
• Keep inventory of backup and portable equipment, ensuring readiness for use as needed.
• Coordinate with production leads to provide temporary equipment solutions while primary systems are under repair.
• Arrange rentals for events and conferences as needed.
• Assist with special projects and minor preventative maintenance tasks across campus.
• Develop and maintain accurate technical diagrams and system documentation for the Lake Forest worship center.
  
  

Administrative Duties

• AVL vendor invoicing
• Management of contract systems AVL invoicing
• RMA submittal and follow-up
  
  

Who You Are

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in related field. Audio / Video / Lighting and IT.
• Ability to solder and use power tools.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and line diagrams.
• Experience with Yamaha audio consoles, Dante, Qsys.
• Experience with video signal conversion and calibration, including signal transfer and LED display technologies.
• Basic lighting controls experience, DMX protocol.
• Basic networking knowledge a plus.
  
  

Saddleback Church’s pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity, along with budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. Pay will be provided at $28.00 - $33.00 per hour. We will provide a pay rate that is within our salary structure and that fits a candidate’s qualifications and experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage for a job offer.

Saddleback Church is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of Saddleback Church as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent us from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all employees share the same religious commitment which is central to our mission.