Audiovisual Engineer

About the role

Employees in this classification are part of the college-wide Audiovisual Technology team. Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to design, build, maintain, and support audiovisual solutions across all college locations. Provide technical support for high-profile college events (i.e. board meetings, town halls, foundation events).

Responsibilities

• Daily - 35%: Assembles AV racks for in-house installation. This includes, but is not limited to, racking components, wiring integration, hardware configuration, loading program code, test and quality control.
• Daily - 20%: Performs onsite installation following a detailed signal flow or detailed diagram provided by the Assistant Director of Audiovisual technology. This includes but is not limited to, cable pulls and termination, mounting of projectors and displays, PC, monitors, cameras, microphones.
• Daily - 10%: Provides technical assistance and support for AV hardware to IT support technicians maintaining service level objectives.
• Monthly - 5%: Attends training to stay current with present and future trends in technology by attending necessary training and conferences.
• Weekly - 5%: Trains college IT support technicians on the capabilities and limitations of the available hardware and software to ensure maximum use.
• Monthly - 20%: Sets up, operates and tears down all in-house equipment and rented or client provided audio-visual for Board of Trustees and other high profile meetings featuring complex multimedia setups.
• Daily - 5%: Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Associate degree required in business management or technology. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
• Minimum Experience/Training: Four years of relevant experience in maintaining and repairing computers and audio/visual equipment.

Skills and Abilities

• AV/DV equipment setup/striking/troubleshooting/operation/maintenance including: computer laptops, media players, video projectors, video/teleconference devices, audio systems and their components, digital video cameras, editing/recording equipment, and other miscellaneous AV related components and cabling.
• Working knowledge of PA systems for college events (speakers, microphones, amplifiers, digital mixers etc.).
• The operation of video switchers/mixers for video and computer sources.
• Ability to understand AV signal flow diagrams, physically install, and terminate AV equipment racks.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Crestron control systems to load and update program code and troubleshoot system components.
• Provide productive feedback and process improvement ideas to manager.
• Keep office, storage and meeting areas neat and organized always.
• Able to manage own time and follow established priorities while participating as an active team member.
• Requires the application of specific IT concepts within area of technical expertise.
• In-depth functional knowledge and expertise in multiple technology environments, programs, languages, etc.
• Able to interact and effectively communicate with employee and student populations.
• Able to manage own work and work of others to unit performance standards for cost, quality, and output (e.g., demonstrated supervisory and organizational skills, ability to set priorities for self and others, schedule work activities, allocate resources and provide appropriate feedback).

Benefits

• Designated Essential Personnel: Yes
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Position Classification: Professional Technical Staff (PTS)
• Special Instructions: To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a resume and unofficial transcript are required.

Pay

Salary $57,032 - $67,726 - Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday/Weekends/Varies Hours Per Week: 40