Senior AV Technician

Job Description

The Senior AV Technician supports the hotel’s audiovisual systems for meetings, conferences, banquets and events. Requirements typically include several years of AV or event-technology experience, strong knowledge of audio, video, lighting, projection and conferencing equipment, and the ability to troubleshoot systems quickly. Familiarity with digital mixers, microphones, control systems, cabling and basic networking is valuable. The candidate is expected to install, test and operate equipment, provide reliable event support, maintain inventory, complete preventive maintenance and coordinate with event planners and hotel departments. Strong communication, customer-service skills, flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, and the ability to work calmly under pressure are essential. Relevant technical training or certification is advantageous.

Company Info

Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel is an upscale Marriott International property located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, within the greater Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area. The hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, meetings, weddings and large social events, offering accommodation, restaurants, recreational facilities and extensive conference spaces. As part of the Sheraton brand, it focuses on welcoming service, comfortable communal areas and dependable support for both local and international guests. Employees operate within Marriott’s global hospitality standards, with emphasis on guest satisfaction, teamwork, safety, professional conduct and operational consistency. Audiovisual technicians are particularly important in a full-service hotel because they help deliver conferences, presentations, banquets and entertainment events. Marriott properties may also provide structured training, internal career opportunities and employee travel benefits, subject to local policy and eligibility.

Destination Guide

Malaysia is not one island but a multicultural country divided between Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Petaling Jaya offers strong opportunities in hotels, events, technology, retail, finance and services, with Kuala Lumpur nearby. The culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous traditions, and English is widely used in business and hospitality. Lifestyle is generally affordable compared with many major international cities, with excellent food, shopping, public transport and easy access to beaches, highlands and tropical islands such as Langkawi, Penang and the Perhentians. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit, and approval depends on nationality, occupation and current immigration rules. Secure a written offer before relocating, confirm accommodation and benefits, and budget for deposits, transport and healthcare. Malaysia is warm and humid year-round, so suitable clothing and comfort with monsoon-season rain are important.