Equipment Room Technician, Part-Time, Limited-Term

Posting Details

Position Title Equipment Room Technician, Part-Time, Limited-Term

Position Type Limited-Term (Renewable)

Job Number SA88224

Full or Part Time part-time 30-39 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification Non-Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range $30.00

Pay Range Information Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate ofthe compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, aswell as internal equity and other internal factors.

The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Job Description Summary Under the direction of the Production Support Manager, the Equipment Room Technician will perform maintenance, evaluation, andin-house repairs of circulating camera, sound, and lighting equipment used for Dodge College student productions. Utilizing inventory tools such as Web Checkout and other tracking software, the Technician will track repairs and coordinate out-of-house repairs, assist with documentation, and assist in the preparation and turnaround of a high volume of production equipment through the academic year.

During certain times of the year, weekend hours maybe expected to provide for the appropriate exchange or repair of equipment. The Equipment Room Technician will provide additional support to Production Support staff as needed in equipment inventorying and circulation and training of student workers. Hours can be flexible, but a minimum number of hours will be required on Thursdays to assist with outgoing reservations.

Other duties as assigned.

• Maintain and repair production equipment in camera, sound, gripand electric departments. Clean and service equipment as needed.
  
  Inspect and evaluate equipment upon return.

• Assist students with questions during their equipment prep on Thursdays. Assist Gold Room staff with equipment exchanges and other circulation activities on checkout days.

• Provide additional support to Production Support Manager, Director of Production and Technical Operations, Production Operations staff and Dodge College stakeholders as needed, inventorying equipment, maintaining equipment records, managing relevant assets, and working with online inventorying systems, including Web Checkout and Talem3, tracking parts, consumables, expendables, and flagging low stock for reordering.

• Assist students with questions during their equipment prep on Thursdays. Assist Gold Room staff with equipment exchanges and other circulation activities on checkout days.

• Experience in providing administrative support in a professional office.
• Basic knowledge of functionality of all production equipment including, but not limited to production cameras and lenses, lighting, and sound equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with diverse individuals at all organizational levels, both inside and outside of the university.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with others in complex situations.
• Working knowledge of film & television production.
• Exceptionally detail oriented while maintaining high volume of work with quick turnaround.
• Strong writing skills for communicating with supervisors, students, staff, and vendors.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and adapt to frequent interruptions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical terms into non-technical terms.
• Strong writing skills for communicating with supervisors, faculty, staff, and vendors.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and adapt to frequent interruptions.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Outlook.

• 3+ years related experience.
• Experience in repair and maintenance of production equipment.
• Undergraduate degree in film production, entertainment technology, broadcast engineering, or related field.
• Formal specialized training and/or related background and experience.
• Knowledge of specialized inventorying and/or equipment tracking systems, platforms, or applications in inventory management and/or equipment auditing.
• Experience in an educational setting.

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal…