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.
Primary work activities:
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.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
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.
Minimum qualifications:
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.
Terms of employment:
Full-time, probationary appointment
12-month position
Salary and benefits as per CSEA contract
Application deadline: Open until filled