University of St. Thomas
Audio Visual Technician Job at University of St. Thomas in Housto...
University of St. Thomas - Houston, TX, United States, 77006
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Audio Visual Technician
Department: Facilities Operations
Reports To: Rene Torres, Manager- Facilities Operations, Brenda Lozano - Events Services Coordinator
Job Purpose: We are looking for a knowledgeable, detail-oriented audio-visual technician to join our team. The responsibilities of the audio-visual technician include transporting equipment, setting up cameras, lighting, and video equipment, editing and copying videotapes, and ordering inventory. To be successful as an audio-visual technician, you should have experience transporting, assembling, operating, and repairing equipment used for multimedia production. A great audio-visual technician is creative, flexible, and detail-oriented, with effective communication and teamwork skills.
Essential Duties Summary:
Education:
•An associate's or bachelor's degree in audio visual technology or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Skill in:
Ability to:
Working/Environmental Conditions:
Commitment to Excellence
Communicates Effectively
Dependability
Equipment Operation
Flexibility
Integrity
Proficiency
Respect and Cooperation
Department: Facilities Operations
Reports To: Rene Torres, Manager- Facilities Operations, Brenda Lozano - Events Services Coordinator
Job Purpose: We are looking for a knowledgeable, detail-oriented audio-visual technician to join our team. The responsibilities of the audio-visual technician include transporting equipment, setting up cameras, lighting, and video equipment, editing and copying videotapes, and ordering inventory. To be successful as an audio-visual technician, you should have experience transporting, assembling, operating, and repairing equipment used for multimedia production. A great audio-visual technician is creative, flexible, and detail-oriented, with effective communication and teamwork skills.
Essential Duties Summary:
- Transporting, setting up, and installing media equipment and audiovisual support tools, including speakers, monitors, microphones, cameras, and equipment racks.
- Setting up and performing electrical wiring, programming, and basic construction according to layout diagrams and schedules.
- Developing good relationships with clients to keep production moving and help production or event coordinators.
- Running tests on videos, audio, and signals and troubleshooting any problems that arise.
- Meeting clients' standards by handling equipment malfunctions and executing a flawless event.
- Disassembling equipment, wiring, and support tools in a safe manner.
- Performing inventory management on equipment, wiring, and accessories.
- Carrying out any cleaning, maintenance, or repairs on audiovisual equipment.
- Generating expense reports for management.
- To be present at the meeting regarding events.
Education:
•An associate's or bachelor's degree in audio visual technology or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- In-depth working knowledge of camera and lighting.
- Strong working knowledge of audiovisual editing equipment and software
Skill in:
- Excellent computer and troubleshooting skills.
- Creativity, attention to detail, and flexibility.
- Effective communication, customer service, and organizational skills
Ability to:
- The ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Physical fitness to transport and set up heavy equipment
Working/Environmental Conditions:
- Limited standing and/or walking.
- Handling moderate-weight objects.
- Exposure to the risk of an accident.
- Using or carrying equipment.
- Stoop, bend, or lift.
- Use hands in use-of-force situations.
- Work irregular hours (days, evenings, and nights) and extended hours (as needed or assigned)
- May require routine travel.
Commitment to Excellence
- Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
- Continuously strives to improve work performance.
- Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
- Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
Communicates Effectively
- Communicates concisely, and with courtesy.
- Carefully listens to customers or thoroughly reads correspondence, and uses good judgment to respond appropriately. (Customers can be students, external constituents, staff, faculty, or university guests.)
- Communicates requests for further action or resources to appropriate individuals with tact.
Dependability
- Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
- Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
- Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
- Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.
Equipment Operation
- Demonstrates the essential skills required to use equipment and tools needed to perform job duties and responsibilities.
- Follows maintenance and operation procedures and safety rules to minimize equipment malfunctions and prevent personal injuries.
Flexibility
- Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
- Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
- Views change as opportunities for learning and professional development.
- Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
- Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.
Integrity
- Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in performing his/her job duties and responsibilities.
- Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
- Respect and comply with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.
Proficiency
- Possess require job skills and knowledge.
- Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to perform his/her job duties and assignments competently.
Respect and Cooperation
- Treat others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
- Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others' ideas, thoughts, and opinions.