AV Technician II (Full-Time) Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Salary Not Available AV Technician II (Full-Time)
Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science

Location:

Miami, FL – 33199
Positions available: 1
Job #: 2400134

Source:

Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science

Posted:

6/11/2025

Web Site:

www.frostscience.org

Job Type:

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Role & Level/Grade:

T2/3 SUMMARY

Reporting to the Audio-Visual Systems Manager, Audio Visual Technician level II will need to set up, operate, maintain, and repair AV equipment used to enhance Museum events, such as projectors, TVs, microphones, DSPs, lighting and sound mixing equipment. They will support and maintain general technology-based exhibits, Planetarium, AV systems, and conference rooms with codecs and touch panels. They support digital signage and provide technical support for teleconferences, webinars, camps, and distance-learning classes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of AV systems, including signal flow and Professional Setups.
• Ability and knowledge to access, configure, and maintain digital processors.
• Ability to remove and replace AV equipment with minimal supervision.
• Work independently and proactively.
• Suggest ideas for AV improvement.
• Able to work with and train Technicians for AV systems.
• Perform general maintenance and support of audio-visual equipment and lighting systems.
• Operate high-quality audio distribution and sound reinforcement/lighting systems supporting museum events.
• Operate sound and lighting boards for the planetarium.
• Operate and support laser light shows during museum events.
• Monitor AV Museum equipment during museum events set up and break down.
• Troubleshooting A/V equipment when technical questions or problems are related to A/V equipment and identifying appropriate solutions.
• Troubleshoot technology exhibits running on Mac OSX and Windows-based computers throughout the Museum.
• Provide basic instructions on the operation of A/V equipment to customers as necessary.
• Maintain regular maintenance checks on all AV systems.
• Support the museum’s staff and clients in using the installed AV systems.
• Be on-call outside regular working hours during production periods and in emergency situations.
• Attend A/V staff meetings and training sessions.
• Undertake any other relevant activities that fall under this positions’ general scope as directed by the Audio-Visual Manager and VP of Technology.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Associate or Technical Degree.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to follow and understand signal flow on a professional level.
• Support the AV and lighting rigging in a stage/theatre environment and lighting control experience.
• Computer hardware and software troubleshooting for Microsoft Windows and Apple OSX.
• Customer focused with the ability to deliver a high-quality service to customers.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to follow directions on the fly.
• Support lighting systems, control apparatus, equipment, and maintenance thereof.
• Ability to work as part of an existing team.

AUDIO HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

• Professional knowledge of audio cables, Audio DSP’s and Digital Mixing Consoles operational features.
• Applicant would need to know how to connect, load and save presets to all audio systems if an exhibition or an event would require any functional changes.
• Digital wireless microphone system setup and a Pro knowledge of frequency spectrums if a visiting exhibition or event is carrying wireless microphones or similar equipment.

VIDEO HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of projector operations, smart tv operations, HD cameras, HD cables, control systems, and wire management.
• Ability to work on systems.
• Working knowledge of Crestron Touch Panel/IPAD oper
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