Audio-Visual Specialist

Audio-Visual Specialist

Essential nature of work, degree of difficulty and responsibility.
Installs, maintains and repairs a variety of audio-visual/electronic/computer equipment in a school district; does related work as required.
This is a responsible position requiring the performance of highly skilled technical and electronic work in the installation, maintenance and repair of audio-visual/electronic/computer equipment.
Direct supervision is received from a higher-level administrator. Incumbent may exercise general supervision over Audio-Visual Specialists and personnel or student aides.
Typical activities characteristic of the class.
Maintains audio-visual, interactive boards and other electronic equipment owned by the school district including a variety of projectors, recording equipment, screens, TV monitors, encoders, video switchers, amplifiers and other network-connected A/V equipment;
Designs and installs video distribution systems and performs preventative maintenance and repairs on these systems;
Maintains end-user equipment owned by the school district including monitors, keyboards, drive unit, printers and other related equipment;
Trains and helps supervise apprentice personnel or student aides;
Maintains service record of repairs and prepares monthly status reports on equipment being serviced, including billing information; maintains related documentation;
Maintains supply of parts, manuals, schematics, inventory and general supplies as necessary and within budget limitations;
Records, duplicates and edits video for distribution or supervises others in this duty;
Provides technical assistance and/or in-service training to instructors or staff members for local productions or use of related production equipment;
Initiates purchase requisitions for ordering needed parts or upgraded components, and conducts pre-order or follow-up communications with vendors;
Helps develop technical specifications for equipment being purchased;
Keeps abreast of the audio-visual and electronic industry and advises higher level administrators of technological advances or relevant changes within the industry;
May produce specialized recordings, livestreams, or other audio/visual productions.
Summary of full performance level characteristics.
THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF: the principles and practices of electronic technology as applied to troubleshooting procedures, preventative maintenance, repairs, electronic circuitry including transistorized and integrated circuits, and electronic test equipment.
GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF: the repair and maintenance of a variety of audio-visual equipment; the repair and maintenance of personal computers and related equipment; the tools, terminology and safety precautions involved in projection and sound equipment maintenance and repair.
ABILITY TO: read and interpret circuit diagrams and schematics; design or modify simple circuits; design and service TV wiring and antenna systems; service personal computers; isolate electronic malfunctions quickly and accurately; follow written and oral instructions; maintain inventory; maintain records; prepare reports; supervise the work of others.
Education, specialized background, training and experience.
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a bachelor's degree in audio-visual communications technology, electronic or electrical technology, audio-visual equipment repair technology, computer science or closely related field; OR
B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with an associate's degree in audio-visual communications technology, electronic or electrical technology, audio-visual equipment repair technology, computer science or closely related field and two (2) years of experience in electronic technology; OR
C. Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and four (4) years of experience in electronic technology; OR
D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as described by the limits of "A", "B" and "C" above.
Full-time, probationary appointment
12-month position
Salary and benefits as per CSEA contract
Open Until Filled