Low Voltage and Audio​/Visual Technical Specialist - MT

Low Voltage and Audio/Visual Technical Specialist - Maintenance

Lane 7 - $27.57 per hour. Full-time position, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 260 days per year. Must be 18 years old to apply. Must have 5 years of experience in a related field.

The job of Low Voltage and Audio/Visual Technical Specialist is done for the purpose/s of installing, repairing, and maintaining audio-visual equipment; identifying repair and/or replacement needs; providing information on the proper uses of equipment (ex: soundboards, light boards, fly system, lights, curtains, electronics, etc.); and ensuring equipment and materials are used in appropriate ways and are available to complete assignments.

Additionally, this position installs, maintains, and updates low-voltage systems (e.g., Cat 6 installation, networking, audio/visual equipment, electronic access controls, etc.)

Reports to Director of Operations

Job-related experience within a specialized field is required.

At minimum, a high school diploma is required and hands-on experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired, having received adequate levels of training.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Check

• Diagnoses problems and/or failures in electronic equipment in assigned areas (e.g. projectors, sound board, light board, video recorders, etc.) for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair and replacement needs.
• Evaluates a variety of electrical systems (e.g. lighting, sound, projection, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the facility is maintained properly and in order, making recommendations as needed.
• Informs a wide variety of internal and external parties for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding safety issues and/or proper usage of facility and/or equipment.
• Installs and maintains equipment (e.g. projector(s), screen(s), computers, furnishings, intercoms, sound/stage equipment, televisions, speaker systems, instructional equipment, lights, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring all equipment works properly from initial setup through repair
• ensuring that equipment is in good operating condition; and ensuring that projects and work orders are completed in a satisfactory and timely manner.
• Maintains supplies and equipment lists (e.g. maintenance and repair ordering, inventorying, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of auditorium items and supplies required to properly maintain facilities.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. supply requisitions, safety inspections, work orders, inventory records, time sheets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or relating activities to administration for action.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Servicing maintaining and installing network systems (e.g. cat 6, fiber optics, key card access, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper working condition of all low voltage systems.
• Uses various high elevation equipment (e.g. ladders, lifts, catwalks, etc.) for the purpose of safely accessing, repairing and maintaining equipment and systems associated with auditoriums and low voltage systems.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: basic tools for minor and complex repairs; safety practices and procedures.
• SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating lighting and sound systems, setting up auditorium audio, video and lighting equipment, operating equipment and materials used in industrial maintenance; adhering to safety practices;
  
  preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups;
  
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