FY27: Media Services Technician, Walt Whitman HS, 8hrs/10mos, Ad Closes 7/27/26

Summary Description

The MST position functions as the point person for multimedia at school/cluster/consortium activities, including sound, lighting, and radio and TV engineering. It also facilitates training for students and staff in the mechanics of multimedia, the effective use of equipment, and technical support for media specialists and other instructional staff.

The MST supports electronic/broadcast media in various spaces such as studio spaces, auditorium, gymnasium, cafeteria, stadium, and additional presentation spaces. They also provide technical and instructional support for school administrators in implementing related multimedia requirements.

Physical Demands

• Move equipment weighing 50+ pounds
• Climb ladders
• Work from high places
• Frequent walking and stair climbing
• Moving equipment from room to room

Special Requirements

• Assigned to an individual high school as primary place of employment
• Available for consultation with cluster/consortium schools in MCPS
• Ability to work overtime as required by school or MCPS activities
• Some positions may require use of personal vehicle to transport equipment and materials

Job Specific Information

• Wage Range: $34.32 - $50.62 per hour, based on years of service
• For information about benefits, please follow the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Effective working with students, staff, and administrators in providing technical assistance with multimedia technology
• Knowledge of multimedia productions encompassing radio, TV, cablecasting technology, streaming technology, audiovisual communications, auditorium, theatre production, video/filmmaking, lighting and sound systems
• Knowledge of computer applications related to presentations and non-linear video/audio editing
• Knowledge of the construction, operation, and first line maintenance of audiovisual, theatre, radio and TV related equipment used in an educational environment
• Aptitude for learning the technical characteristics and operation of new state of the art industry equipment
• Expertise in maintaining and implementing safe operational practices, procedures and training for the use of multimedia technology and facilities
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)

Education, Training, And Experience

• Associates degree required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Considerable course work and/or combination of formal training in the areas of visual/fine/performing arts, media production, radio/television, theater production or related field
• Experience with multimedia equipment and program production, including audiovisual communications and theater production, with experience in an instructional environment or client services is preferred

Certificate License

• Valid Maryland Class C non-commercial driver's license or equivalent