Fountain Valley School District is hiring: Audio Visual Communications Repair Te

Audio Visual Communications Repair Technician

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Application Deadline: 12/8/2025 3:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted: 11/18/2025

Contact: Danette Madison, 7148433228

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: Pay Range $5,500 – $6,689 Monthly (Range 62 Step 1–5)

Length of Work Year: 12 months per year

Employment Type: Full Time

About the Employer

Welcome to Fountain Valley School District. Located in central Orange County, California, FVSD is comprised of seven elementary and three middle schools. We provide rigorous academic programs and social and emotional support to approximately 6,000 TK–8th grade students from the cities of Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach. We are proud of the achievements of our schools including California Distinguished Schools and National Blue Ribbon recognition. We pride ourselves in our commitment to doing what it takes for ALL students to reach their potential. We are seeking highly qualified teachers, classified staff and district leadership interested in being part of Fountain Valley School District, and preparing our students for success in the classroom and beyond. FVSD strives to recruit and retain the very best to join our family, seeking candidates committed to inspiring students to be critical thinkers, committed learners and caring citizens.

Job Summary

The job of Audio-Visual Communications Repair Technician is performed for the purpose of performing skilled work in the installation, modification, maintenance and repair of low voltage electronic equipment devices and systems, providing information on the proper uses of equipment, and ensuring that tools and materials are available to complete work orders districtwide. This job reports to the Director Maintenance, Operations & Facilities.

Job Description / Essential Elements

Class Title: Audio‑Visual Communications Repair Technician

Basic Function: Under the direction of Supervisor, Maintenance, perform a variety of installation, maintenance and repair work related to District audio/visual and communication equipment and systems.

Representative Duties:

• Perform a variety of installation, maintenance and repair work related to District audio/visual and communication equipment and systems; inspect and make major and minor electrical, mechanical and electronic repairs to still, motion picture and film strip projectors, video recorders and other related equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair District phone and communications systems; test and repair phone lines to assure proper operating condition; wire new phones and communication equipment as needed; notify phone company of repair needs for phone lines.
• Service and repair television receivers, radios, radio‑phonographs, tape recorders, microphones, head sets, sound systems and related audio‑visual equipment.
• Install sound systems for special events; utilize volt meters, scopes and test equipment in performing repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions with telephones, answering machines, fax machines and phone switching equipment; reprogram phones and phone systems as necessary.
• Plan and lay out assigned tasks; estimate and record time, labor and materials; perform light custodial chores; assist in other maintenance areas, as assigned, by performing unskilled, semi‑skilled or skilled duties.
• Repair and monitor District portable and built‑in public‑address systems; set up related systems for events as directed. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the electronic equipment repair trade.
• General phone system operations, maintenance and repair.
• Basic electrical and electronic theory.
• Audio‑visual equipment maintenance.
• Types and use of a wide variety of audio‑visual equipment.
• Wiring and programming systems for communications equipment.
• Shop mathematics applicable to the electronic equipment repair trade.
• Electronic test equipment.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Abilities:

• Perform skilled electronic equipment diagnostic, maintenance, and repair work.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair District phone and communications systems.
• Utilize the tools, equipment and materials of the electronic equipment repair trade.
• Perform shop mathematics.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions with telephones, answering machines, fax machines and phone switching equipment.
• Plan and lay out audio‑visual repair.
• Estimate labor and material costs.
• Work from plans, specifications, diagrams and technical manuals.
• Operate a truck, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Maintain simple records.
• Maintain tools and equipment used and assigned in clean working order providing proper security.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from high school supplemented by college‑level coursework in electronics, audio‑visual equipment repair or related field and two years of skilled level audio‑visual equipment repair and experience working with communications equipment and systems.
• Valid California driver's license.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Job‑related experience within a specialized field is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid CA Class C Driver's License.
• Resume mandatory.

Comments and Other Information

Those candidates meeting the minimum qualifications listed above will be invited to the test at a date to be determined and held at the Fountain Valley School District Office, 10055 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley. Please bring a valid ID and allow 2 hours for the test and instructions. Please watch your email for an invitation to attend.

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