Production Technician - UCCU Audio​/Visual Production

Position Announcement

Join Utah Valley University and play a key role in bringing a wide variety of high-profile events to life at the UCCU Center. In this position, you will work behind the scenes to support athletic competitions, concerts, graduations, conferences, and other major campus and community events. This role offers the opportunity to apply and expand your technical expertise in audio, video, lighting, and multimedia production while contributing to memorable experiences for thousands of attendees.

In a collaborative, fast-paced environment, you will gain hands-on experience with advanced production technologies, complex event systems, and live event operations. Whether troubleshooting equipment, coordinating technical services, or supporting large-scale productions, your work will directly impact the success of events that connect and inspire the university and the surrounding community.

Events set-up and tear-down of all technical services equipment. Audio equipment to include speakers, mixers, microphones, and cabling. Lighting equipment to include theatrical fixtures, consoles, and cabling. Professional video broadcasting equipment to include cameras, tripods, cabling, and rigging systems and their components.

Operates all audio/visual equipment for events, including sound systems, theatrical lighting systems, and live video production.

Assists in lighting designs and plots, sound designs, and live video production designs. Updates equipment and software systems as needed.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED plus a minimum of 1 year of experience or education related to the Summary of Duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of professional theatrical lighting, including procedures, practices, techniques, and terminology.
• Knowledge of industry standard fixtures, consoles, dimmers, and safety.
• Knowledge of professional audio sound reinforcement, including procedures, practices, techniques, and terminology. Knowledge of speakers, amplifiers, mixers, microphones, common wiring, connections, and safety.
• Knowledge of professional video production, including procedures, practices, techniques, and terminology.
• Knowledge of video formats and methods, video displays, projectors, video cameras, lenses, switchers, replay systems, common wiring, connection types, and safety.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting equipment and making minor repairs.
• Knowledge of installing audio-visual equipment.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs.

Skills

• Skills in interpersonal communication, both written and verbal.
• Skills in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Skills in time management in a fast pace and stressful environment.
• Skills in developing strategies for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and processes.
• Skills in Computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, real-time graphics, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe After Effects.

Abilities

• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage large events and high-profile clients.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Ability to think logically, resolve problems, identify tasks, and develop project plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with a broad group of individuals.

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce. Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
• Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
• Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member