Overview
Audio Visual Technician
Department: Facilities Operations
Reports To: Rene Torres, Manager- Facilities Operations, Brenda Lozano – Events Services Coordinator
Job Purpose: We are looking for a knowledgeable, detail-oriented audio-visual technician to join our team. The responsibilities of the audio-visual technician include transporting equipment, setting up cameras, lighting, and video equipment, editing and copying videotapes, and ordering inventory. To be successful as an audio-visual technician, you should have experience transporting, assembling, operating, and repairing equipment used for multimedia production. A great audio-visual technician is creative, flexible, and detail-oriented, with effective communication and teamwork skills.
Essential Duties Summary:
Transporting, setting up, and installing media equipment and audiovisual support tools, including speakers, monitors, microphones, cameras, and equipment racks.
Setting up and performing electrical wiring, programming, and basic construction according to layout diagrams and schedules.
Developing good relationships with clients to keep production moving and help production or event coordinators.
Running tests on videos, audio, and signals and troubleshooting any problems that arise.
Meeting clients’ standards by handling equipment malfunctions and executing a flawless event.
Disassembling equipment, wiring, and support tools in a safe manner.
Performing inventory management on equipment, wiring, and accessories.
Carrying out any cleaning, maintenance, or repairs on audiovisual equipment.
Generating expense reports for management.
To be present at the meeting regarding events.
Education:
· An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in audio visual technology or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
In-depth working knowledge of camera and lighting.
Strong working knowledge of audiovisual editing equipment and software
Skill in:
Excellent computer and troubleshooting skills.
Creativity, attention to detail, and flexibility.
Effective communication, customer service, and organizational skills
Ability to:
The ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Physical fitness to transport and set up heavy equipment
Working/Environmental Conditions:
Limited standing and/or walking.
Handling moderate-weight objects.
Exposure to the risk of an accident.
Using or carrying equipment.
Stoop, bend, or lift.
Use hands in use-of-force situations.
Work irregular hours (days, evenings, and nights) and extended hours (as needed or assigned)
May require routine travel.
Commitment to Excellence
Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
Continuously strives to improve work performance.
Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
Communicates Effectively
Communicates concisely, and with courtesy.
Carefully listens to customers or thoroughly reads correspondence, and uses good judgment to respond appropriately. (Customers can be students, external constituents, staff, faculty, or university guests.)
Communicates requests for further action or resources to appropriate individuals with tact.
Dependability
Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.
Equipment Operation
Demonstrates the essential skills required to use equipment and tools needed to perform job duties and responsibilities.
Follows maintenance and operation procedures and safety rules to minimize equipment malfunctions and prevent personal injuries.
Flexibility
Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
Views change as opportunities for learning and professional development.
Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.
Integrity
Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in performing his/her job duties and responsibilities.
Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
Respect and comply with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.
Proficiency
Possess require job skills and knowledge.
Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to perform his/her job duties and assignments competently.
Respect and Cooperation
Treat others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others’ ideas, thoughts, and opinions.
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