Audio-Visual Technician I, II, III - Moanalua High
About the role
The authorized level of the position is Audio Visual Tech III. Applications are being accepted down to the Audio Visual Tech I in the event of recruiting difficulties.
Responsibilities
- Operates all equipment and controls.
- Performs preventive maintenance work which includes changing weak tubes, lubricating, cleaning and replacing or adjusting recording heads.
- Does repair work which involves the utilization of electrical testing devices including the diagnostic use of the oscilloscope and signal generator.
- Makes modifications such as installing new mounts for projection equipment, installing T.V. tuners and amplifiers into the system, and installing remote control devices.
- Explains technical use of facilities, equipment and controls to faculty, staff and/or others.
- Records closed-circuit television programs.
- Checks quality of television playbacks.
- Trains student help and oversees the work in the operation of equipment.
- Arranges for operators for evening and weekend use of equipment.
- Maintains records.
- Requisitions supplies and maintains an adequate level of supplies.
- May assist in the selection of new equipment.
- May supervise lower level technicians.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Experience Requirements: Except for the substitutions provided for elsewhere in this specification, applicants must have had experience of the kind and quality described below and in the amounts shown in the following table, or any equivalent combination of training and experience:
Class TitleSpecialized Exp (years)Supervisory Exp (years)Total (years) Audio-Visual Tech I101 Audio -Visual Tech II202 Audio-Visual Tech III3*3Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible experience operating and maintaining one or more types of audio-visual sound and projection equipment, such as film projection equipment and sound systems, television tape recorders, cameras and monitors, disc and tape reorders, record players, and amplifying systems. For certain positions at the II and III levels, experience must have included making mechanical and electronic repairs to television equipment.
Supervisory Experience: For the Audio-Visual Technician III position, this requirement may be met by demonstration of supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory and administrative capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills to work assignments or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifications
Substitutions Allowed:
- Possession of a certificate indicating completion of coursework or training in the operation and maintenance of audio-visual equipment at an accredited school, in the military or a similar training institution may be substituted for three months of experience operating and maintaining audio-visual equipment.
- Completion of a course of study with a minimum of one academic year in electronics at an accredited technical school for which a certificate or diploma was given may be substituted for experience operating and maintaining audio-visual equipment and making mechanical and electronic repairs to television equipment on a year-for-year basis.
- Satisfactory completion of coursework at an accredited college or university with specialization in physics, mathematics, engineering or related sciences which included courses in physics and electrical sciences and at least two courses in electronics, one of which was a laboratory course, may be substituted for experience operating and maintaining audio-visual equipment and making mechanical and electronic repairs to television equipment on a year-for-year basis.
Skills
Lifting Requirements: Applicants must lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and lift/carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck).
Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Benefits
12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits: Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year. Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits. Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan. Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees. Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld. Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis. Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits. Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products. Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available. Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to