Student AV Event Services Technician

Position Overview

The Student Union, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit auxiliary that maintains three major facilities at San Jose State University in downtown San Jose, California. These facilities include the Diaz Compean Student Union Building, the Provident Credit Union Event Center, and the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center. The Student Union, Inc. functions as part of the Student Affairs Division on campus, and is governed by a Board of Directors made up of a student majority, faculty, and administrators.

The Student Union, Inc. of San Jose State University supports the development, growth, and well‑being of students and the campus community by providing diverse programs, desired services, and quality facilities to enhance the collegiate experience.

Under general supervision, the AV Technician will be the first point of contact with clients and guests and performs services such as the setup, operation, and strike of event spaces, audio, lighting, video, staging, electrical and/or other technical equipment, and provides for high quality, efficient, and effective production of events in the Student Union and throughout campus.

• Assist with events throughout campus and the Student Union building, including but not limited to set up, strike, and operation of audio, lighting, video, staging, electrical, and/or other technical equipment.
• Responsible for learning and following industry safety standards and Student Union Inc. policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining professional attitude and conduct at all times due to primary contact with event clients and guests.
• Responsible for making event decisions that directly affect the operation and public image of the Student Union.
• Responsible for assisting clients, guests, and/or other SU staff in the operation of audio visual systems.
• Duties consist of assisting in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of technical systems and technical equipment.
• Duties consist of the enforcement of SU building policies and procedures.
• Duties consist of assisting with building emergencies and/or building evacuations, and life safety issues during events.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed event reports and other paper work as needed.