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Audio Visual Technician

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About Us Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title Audio Visual Technician

FLSA Non-Exempt

FT/PT Part Time

Hours Per Week 20

Work Schedule Weekday Mornings

Position Salary Range $16.00/hour

Summary Reserve, schedule distribute, maintain, repair, and install college audio/visual equipment, peripherals, and related departmental systems at Tier I & II Level throughout the institution.

Configure, install, and demonstrate operation of departmental and classroom technology, including but not limited to instructor workstations, document cameras, data projectors, flat panel displays, sound reinforcement systems, and digital presentation systems.

Support integration of technology into instruction through in-classroom troubleshooting and customer service.

Perform all work with strong attention to detail, and consistent quality.

Essential Role Responsibilities

• Provide Tier I & Tier II trouble call support, including ad hoc user instruction and equipment hotswap.
  
• Provide direct support to campus wide hardware integration projects.
  
• Provide direct support to campus wide firmware revision, and control system update projects.
  
• Provide direct support to campus wide inventory projects.
  
• Receive and process requests to determine client needs, make informed recommendations for appropriate equipment, and accurately enter reservations to the AV computer database.
  
• Process, track, and deliver equipment and services to college Faculty, Staff, and spaces as appropriate.
  
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot electronic and mechanical problems with audio, video, and multimedia projection equipment, maintain records of such activities.
  
• Instruct and interact with patrons on correct operation of AV equipment, control systems, presentation software, data projectors and other peripherals; diagnosing and solving problems as required.
  
• Complete ongoing industry-standard professional development and secure appropriate certifications, including AVIXA Certification - Basics of AV within the first 120 days of employment.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  Minimum Education Required High School or equivalent
  Experience Required
• Relevant background or education in instructional technology, audio-visual systems, or multimedia systems.
  
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with clientele of varying technical ability to determine needs and resolve AV equipment related problems.
  
• Excellent, organizational, and communications skills.
  
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications Physical Demand Summary Occasional heavy lifting

Climbing onto ladders

Occasional travel to other HCC sites

Exposure to fumes and chemicals used in repair and cleaning and soldering tools

Close contact with 110-volt electrical devices and high temperature components

Occasional Schedule Modifications required

Division Information Technology

Department Student Computer Support

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number NB331P

Number of Vacancies 1

Best Consideration Date 10/09/2026

Job Open Date 09/25/2026

Job Close Date Continuous Recruitment? Yes