Audio, Lighting and Video Technician

Audio, Lighting and Video Technician

This class assists and is responsible to the building principal for the successful utilization of all technical aspects of the Control Booth, and the Auditorium, with respect to any and all school productions.

Minimum

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot problems
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, logs and reports
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and to work under deadlines
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Good technical understanding of electronic equipment and trouble shooting skills
• Must have a strong background and knowledge of digital and analog audio equipment and operate a live control room workstation, operate router, and operate a production audio mixer
• Must have experience in lighting and sound for a theater show/production
• Technical problem solving skills
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours

Essential Functions:

• Assist teachers with integrating sound and lighting design into their classes
• Assist teachers with integrating scenic and costume design considerations into their classrooms
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors
• Develop lighting plots and sound packages for school performances
• Maintain an inventory of all audio, lighting, and video equipment
• Maintain, and keep up to date, the bulletin board for the flat screen TV in the front foyer, as well as all technical aspects related to it
• Maintain, and keep up to date, whatever is broadcast over school TV monitors, as directed by the Principal
• Maintenance and repair of equipment and ordering of replacement parts as needed
• Manage and operate the lighting and audio equipment for school productions, and any other productions, as requested by the Principal
• Maintain, improve, and troubleshoot all aspects of audio/lighting/video equipment while assisting and supporting various levels of end users
• Offer support to teachers and students in the use of performance spaces
• Provide technical assistance to all internal and external users of the school stages and performance spaces
• Provide technical management for all performances by inside and outside groups
• Send approved videotapes/DVDs to Sky Cable/Channel 16 in the manner requested by the Principal
• Submit any videotaped end products to the Principal or Supervising Vice-Principal for approval before distribution of any kind
• Supply teachers and other staff members with requested AV equipment and needs
• Videotape and appropriately edit any and all school productions, activities and assemblies, as requested by the Principal, Supervising Vice-Principal, and the Integrated Arts Coordinator
• Performs related duties as required

Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements:

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.