Audio / Studio Technician

As an audio and studio technician, you will keep all equipment and teaching spaces up to date and minimize downtime by performing routine maintenance and repairs on classroom, digital media transport, lighting, recording, and playback equipment.

To support the audio-video (AV) team, you’ll:
• Install, maintain, upgrade, and repair equipment and cables, including audio equipment, lighting fixtures, and video cameras, down to the component level as needed
• Monitor industry trends for new developments in sound, video, and lighting
• Work with the respective department chairs, the engineering manager, and leadership to develop the annual capital expenditure and the proposed operating budget
• Consult with the department chairs on operational goals for new or existing installations and design new production suites or redesign them as needed
• Research and specify equipment, obtain quotes for proposed equipment purchases, initiate the purchasing process for new equipment, and track the status of purchases and shipments

As a technician, you will:
• Train faculty on new and existing systems and create documentation for equipment users to facilitate learning and prevent operational errors
• Establish department-wide standard operating conditions for all systems
• Acoustically treat spaces and promptly troubleshoot reported problems
• Communicate with manufacturers regarding all technical support issues
• Collaborate with network services to troubleshoot hardware and software issues and complete updates and upgrades

Additionally, you must effectively:
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, equipment inventories, spare parts, adapters, and cables to order additional items as needed
• Develop and maintain computer-aided design (CAD) signal-flow diagrams for all installations
• Manage the engineering service tracking system and perform regular backups
• Inform departmental leadership of systems that are out of service or not operating properly
• Advise and assist with departmental projects
• Assist engineering staff and help maintain engineering spaces and records

Strong candidates will demonstrate:
• Familiarity with the standards, test equipment, and procedures for calibrating visual displays and audio
• Comfort reading service manuals and operating test equipment to troubleshoot a wide assortment of video and audio equipment down to the component level

Minimum qualifications:   
• A two-year degree in electronics or a related field
• Background in electronics
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Pro Tools, Adobe Creative Cloud software, and Microsoft Office suite
• Familiarity with the software and hardware offerings from Avid Video and Audio
• Knowledge in the operation and troubleshooting of Mac hardware and software

Preferred qualifications:     
• A four-year degree in electronics or a related field or equivalent work experience

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Valid driver's license

Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.   

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.