Camera Gear Store Rental Tech (Cape Town)

Job description

Job description

The position involves checking in and out Zootee Studios's camera, grips, lighting, sound and accessories inventory. The applicant can go to our website to see the kind of equipment that the applicant would be expected to manage - it’s nothing too “out there”... but the applicant must be able to adapt to the ever-changing technology. The equipment needs to be checked on return and again when checked out. The checking process involves checking for any damages on anything from sensors to memory cards to lenses to batteries to firmware. And cleaning everything from sensors to pelican cases. There are checklists for all items in our inventory that you would check off but also be able to notice when something is "out of the ordinary". There will at times be an intern working under you that you would need to manage as well so effective team communication is necessary as well as being able to implement feedback from other members or the team. 

During gear-checks, applicant would need to be able to have a respectful but fun and confident approach to our clients who range from experienced DOPs to first time shooters to students who believe they are DOPs... Often the gear-checks involve thinking outside the box to rig different camera setups or find powering solutions for their privately owned gear that they are bringing on the job to integrate into our systems. At the gear-check, the applicant would be expected to be able to answer the clients questions about the system, run them through camera menus, recommend additional accessories, and give tutorials on balancing gimbals. Applicant does not need to know all of this before applying but have the ability to learn it quickly. 

A basic understanding of electricity and cables is necessary. Safety protocols must always be followed, particularly with lenses. If you don't know about the "one latch rule", please don't apply. Safety and organisation are key to avoiding damages.

Requirements

Applicant must have:

• A firm knowledge of the demands of the cinematography department on set as this will help you recommend what accessories a DOP will need in their kit
• Knowledge of cameras and codecs
• Knowledge of lighting (if you’re given a reference, be able to recommend to clients what gear to use from our inventory)
• Basic sound equipment knowledge
• Be someone who reads news shooter and no film school for fun and keeps up to date on camera, lighting and accessory trends
• Be good at problem solving technical issues like “Why is this camera not connecting to this Teradek?”
• Feel comfortable with doing firmware updates on cameras
• Be able to guide clients through menu systems
• Knowledge of electronics - if you haven't changed a plug before, please don't apply
• Be happy working in a small team and happy with constructive criticism
• Be super organised with where gear is stored and with paper work (ticking off gear check sheets and condition reports so we know what client damaged what). You are essentially a librarian for gear except the books are incredibly fragile and expensive.
• An eye for detail to pick up tiny flaws in the gear
• Love cleanliness and Mr Min
• Not be above cleaning boxes, tripods, filling sandbags etc - a large portion of the work is manual labour
• Be able to give tutorials on how gear like gimbals need to be balanced, etc.
• Fast learner to learn new camera systems, gimbals, etc.
• Be careful and delicate
• Must be physically strong and fit. We don't have massive grips but a large portion of the job is carrying combo stands, HMIs etc and having a weak core can lead to back problems.
• Dependable and not arrogant. We want a safe learning space for our new clients! Egos must be left at the front door.
• And last but not least - supportive of women in tech!
• Must have drivers license and be comfortable driving a panel van
• If you know of someone that fits this description, please share this with them.

Posted on 03 Aug 20:56, Closing date 2 Oct