Camera Prep Technician

This is a Full Time Job

Position Summary:

The Prep Technician is responsible for building and ensuring equipment packages are complete for upcoming rentals; maintaining select camera equipment; and providing safe, quick, reliable and courteous delivery service to and from customers and/or suppliers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

-Assembles, sets up and tests rental orders as per client contracts. Ensures all customer concerns are brought to the attention of the warehouse supervisor.
-Assesses each package to make sure they are correct and working, and informs supervisor of any items that may be missing or should be included
-Ensures that all missing and/or damaged items are reported to supervisor and/or engineering staff
-Greets clients/vendors in a professional and friendly manner and always offers help when loading in and out gear
-Works with engineering staff to develop ideas that modify and/or redesign systems to improve Sim Digital's products and/or services
-Assists in keeping the warehouse, tech storage, prep bays and kitchen area clean and organized
-Accountable for the completion, accuracy and submission of all relevant paperwork for operations and accounting departments.
-Ensures that all paperwork is properly filled out, that clients sign and receive the correct paperwork and that all paperwork is filed in its proper place
-Operates assigned company vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
-Adheres to the laws of the State/Provincial Highways Commissions
-Reads and interprets maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service
-Attends training and continuously develops relevant knowledge and skills
-Demonstrates an understanding of the mission, vision, and values of Sim Digital
-Travels and works overtime when required
-Carries a Company cell phone and participates as scheduled on the on-call rotation
-Attends staff meetings as required

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

-Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
-Ability to establish effective relationships with customers and co-workers
-Valid Driver's license with a clean record
-Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance needs
-Comfortable driving panel vans and cube trucks safely and appropriately
-Proficiency in the use of windows and computer programs (Word, Outlook, Excel) and office equipment:
-R2 software experience an asset
-Post-secondary diploma/degree in film and/or television production related field
-1+ years experience in the film, television and/or professional photographic industry;

Other Attributes:

-Adaptability/Flexibility- Adapts easily to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities
-Quality/Attention to Detail Focus- Ensures that standards for self, equipment and services are set, reviewed and surpassed regularly to provide excellent service
-Customer Service Focus- Identifies and creates opportunities to improve every person's experience with the Company
-Development & Continual Learning- Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement
-Teamwork- Participates actively in a team to improve the Company's effectiveness

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

-Physical effort required - frequent loading, securing and unloading of heavy equipment
-Driving in heavy traffic
-Exposure to warehouse and on-set location environments
-Some exposure to physical risk
-All job descriptions are subject to change based on the evolving needs of the company.