Senior Audio Visual Systems Installation Technician Job at The University of Tex

Senior Audio Visual Systems Installation Technician

Position posted by the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin.

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS. Weekly hours: 40. FLSA status: Non‑Exempt. Start immediately. Employment type: Full‑time.

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage for employee
• Optional medical insurance for employee’s dependents – up to 50% employer‑paid
• Optional dental, vision, and term life insurance for employees and dependents
• Paid holiday time off each year; state legislature determines the number of holidays
• 12 days of paid vacation time off per year for new employees
• 12 days of paid sick leave per year
• Matching contribution to Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Staff Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to Recreation & Health Facilities

Responsibilities

• Perform or support senior installation staff on the highest level installation work.
• Lead junior installation staff on various common installation tasks.
• Absorb project details for all incoming projects and generate schematic diagrams and project plans.
• Understand project timelines and generate deliverables accordingly.
• Ensure all generated documents are coordinated with designers and programming team.
• Upload project documentation to project management tools and notify leadership team.
• Perform regular checks in the field to ensure compliance with build documents and quality standards.
• Redline build documents to reflect as‑built variation and perform final quality control.
• Perform a check in after project completion to promote constant improvement.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical schooling in AV specific field(s).
• At least four years of work experience in audio visual systems installation.
• Ability to use hand and power tools, soldering iron, crimpers, multimeters, signal generators, and testers.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to troubleshoot and assist with commissioning of AV systems.
• Skills comparable to one year interpreting and generating electronic schematics, architectural layouts and markups.
• Demonstrated skilled use of various industry standard computer applications for documentation generation and modification.
• Position requires the ability to drive a university vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction or engineering discipline.
• More than six years of work experience in audio visual systems installation.
• More than two years generating project documentation for complex AV systems at an enterprise level.
• OSHA 10+ hour course training.
• CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D certification.
• Crestron CTI certification.
• Biamp DSP training.
• Extron AV associate certification.

Driving Requirement

This job requires a class “C” operator’s driver’s license. The applicant must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$70,000+ depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands:

• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• May work around stand office conditions
• May work around construction sites
• On‑campus work is required

Physical Demands:

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing and working on ladders
• Lifting and moving
• Extensive walking from building to building

Shift: Evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required as project deadlines demand.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

E-Verify

• E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP‑3031.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.