Media Services Technician, Level 1; Temporary

Media Services Technician, Level 1 (Temporary)

Media Services Technicians under supervision or direction, perform technical work of varying degrees of difficulty in the set-up, operation, training, troubleshooting, general maintenance and repair of digital/analog, audio-visual, video production, DVD, computer system, digital photography, presentation, recording, projection, duplication, and related broadcast production equipment in a classroom, shop, studio or in the field. Media Services Technicians must have a general knowledge of Windows and Apple based computers along with pertinent software.

They may transport equipment for on-site use or shop repair, as well as operate a motor vehicle for such purposes. All Media Services Technicians perform related work.

Under supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty, as follows:

• Sets up, operates, does routine preventive maintenance and makes minor repairs on all types of projection equipment, portable public address systems, audio digital recorders, radios, cameras and related equipment.
• Operates and maintains video production equipment.
• Operates video and audio duplication equipment.
• Prepares equipment requisitions; maintains inventory and repair records.
• Transports equipment for on-site use or shop repair.
• Assists in the training of students and/or instructors in the operation and minor routine maintenance of audio-visual, video production and related electronic equipment.
• Makes minor repairs to video recording equipment, video receiver/monitors and related television production components.
• May supervise and/or train part-time or temporary employees.

Operates motor vehicle, as necessary.

In addition to Level I duties, incumbents will also perform those tasks performed by Level I Media Services Technicians. Under general supervision performs work of greater difficulty, as follows:

• Makes complete repairs on all types of projection equipment, portable public address systems, audio recorders, radios, and related equipment.
• Trains students, instructors and other personnel in the operations, general maintenance and minor repair of audio-visual and related electronic equipment.
• Evaluates the performance of new equipment and facilities; prepares reports on evaluation findings.
• Requisition supplies and equipment, solicits bids from outside parts vendors.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate personnel.

In addition to Level III duties, incumbents will also perform those tasks performed by Level I & II Media Services Technicians. Under general supervision performs work of greater difficulty, as follows:

• Installs and performs initial system checkout on video production equipment.
• Interprets system schematic wiring diagrams.
• Assists campus departments with technical problems.
• Supervises all phases of equipment and supplies purchasing, from preparation of initial requisitions to vendor liaison for expeditions delivery and payment.
• May supervise or operate a single facility of a technical service (e.g., repairs shop, media duplication offices, field repair center), supervises the personnel in such facility.
• Participate in designing new facilities and specialized devices.

Media Services Technician

Non-exempt

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