General Description: Responsible for providing support on the use of classroom learning technologies to faculty, instructors, staff and students and maintaining audio-visual (AV) equipment, including performing preventative maintenance and repairs. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of audio, video and lighting properties and systems to produce a good quality presentation/ recording. Diagnoses and troubleshoot to resolve equipment problems. Remain current on evolving technologies in order to provide support. Representative Duties and Responsibilities: - Test, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, install, and upgrade various audio-visual equipment, web conferencing systems, recording equipment, multi-media and presentation equipment to ensure optimal performance of equipment.
- Set up, operate, configure, and remove portable A/V equipment for classroom or special events use.
- Integrate technologies, programs and software as needed.
- Perform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of software and hardware problems for a variety of end users, including faculty and instructors. Recommend and implement corrective solutions, including performing off-site repairs.
- Conduct regular classroom sweeps to ensure proper functionality of A/V equipment.
- Support with the technical assistance and day-to-day operations including the use of the departmental ticketing system, equipment bookings, orientation sessions and technical assistance.
- Write a variety of documents including general correspondence, reference materials and troubleshooting guides.
- Provide training to end-users on the various technology and equipment.
- Provide advice and guidance to faculty, instructors, staff and students regarding the various technology and equipment available.
- Document instances of audio-visual equipment failure, repair, installation, and removal. Build and maintain a spare parts inventory for all audio-visual equipment.
- Make recommendations, and source pricing information and purchase audio-visual equipment and consumables.
- Inspect and verify all audio-visual deliveries upon receipt.
- Manage vendor equipment contracts and oversee contract-based installations.
- Remain current with frequent developments in hardware and software technology.
Supervision: - Ensures adherence to quality standards and procedures for short-term staff and volunteers.
Qualifications: - 2 year Community College diploma in Audio-Visual Technology, Electronics, or related field of study.
- Requires 2 years of relevant experience.
Assets: - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with a strong understanding of the importance of team work
- Excellent customer service skills
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