Audio Visual Specialist Sr

Hiring Salary Range

Grade

113

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Summer Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $ billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you’re teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
• One of the largest community college systems in the country
• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona’s Best Employers

Benefits

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

• 20 paid observed holidays
• ) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
• Annual professional development growth funding
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Flexible work schedules
• Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program: Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Diabetes Empowerment Education Program Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wondronline program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more Pre-Retirement Events
• (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the Department of Education after qualifying).
• 10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)

Job Summary

The Audiovisual Specialist senior is responsible for the advanced operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting classroom audiovisual (AV) systems and equipment. This role involves designing, installing, and managing AV solutions in classrooms and for various events, presentations, and meetings.

The AV Specialist Sr. will ensure high-quality AV experiences by providing technical support and guidance to users, coordinating with vendors, and staying updated on the latest AV technologies and trends

Essential Functions

40% Utilizes advanced knowledge of diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, restoring, upgrading and installing audio visual systems and multimedia equipment • Operates with technical staff, vendors and cross functional teams to install, repair and maintain scalable audio visual systems; • Assigned higher technology access for problem resolution or upgrades to audio visual systems; • Prioritizes troubleshooting process and manages time through completion of repairs; elevates problems to the appropriate level including vendor support • Determines whether an issue can be solved or needs to be escalated due to issues with design or engineering of audio-visual systems; recommends and implements necessary adjustments to designs

30% Possess knowledge of best practices, installation standards and manufacturer’s specification for audio visual systems and multimedia equipment • Plans for and manages audio/visual support for college events, conferences and classes • Documents status of issues and provides updates to management teams and end-users • Interprets audio visual signal line drawings, and understands system function to determine the cable pull schedule; develops line drawings as necessary for proposed systems • Reviews, analyzes and recommends appropriate inventory of equipment; reviews or recommends new equipment related to obsolescence planning

20% Utilizes advanced knowledge to commission and integrate audio visual systems with IT systems • Trains end-users on audio visual and multimedia equipment • Develops and updates policies, procedures, and standards

10% Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience with supporting audio visual and multimedia systems, hardware and software and end-users of audio visual systems.

Desired Qualifications

1. Experience with Crestron Control Systems

2. General networking knowledge for connecting audio-visual and media devices

3. Knowledge of the architectural, cabling, and control system requirements of AV technologies and sound reinforcement

4. Experience providing audio-visual support for live events (live-streaming, large format meetings, sporting events)

5. Experience with handling equipment failures and providing quick or alternative solutions.

6. Experience with asset inventory management

Special Working Conditions

• Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: ;
• May be required to work at multiple sites or locations.
• Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
• May be required to work some evenings and weekends.
• May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor.
• May be required to lift or carry up to 25lbs.
• Climbing stairs and/or ladders to reach assigned areas along with working at heights.
• May be required to work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and environmental conditions.