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AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNICIAN
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What they do
An Audio or Visual Technician operates sound and video equipment for concerts, sports events, news conferences or presentations at business meetings or conventions. Sets up wiring and cables as needed for an equipment system, which may include microphones, speakers, sound mixing and recording equipment and video equipment; may also work with specialized lighting equipment.
$52,911 / year median in Michigan
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Please include a cover letter on the first page of your resume and provide context for how your experience applies to this position. As an Audio Visual Technician with LSA Technology Services, you will collaborate with instructors and others to operate and resolve issues with a variety of instructional technology and audio-visual equipment. You will process and respond to calls or tickets for audio-visual technical support. You will provide media support for classes, special events, and conferences, which will include videography, video conferencing, video streaming, lecture capture, and projection. You will participate in on-the-job training to gain skills and expertise. This position includes some evening and weekend work. Schedules may be adjusted to accommodate this work. This position is 100% onsite in Ann Arbor, located on the UM Ann Arbor Central Campus. 15% Technical pre/post preparation for courses and events 50% Provide service-oriented, high-quality customer service to faculty, staff, and students; assist with audio/visual and computer technology and media in LSA classrooms and elsewhere. Respond to faculty, staff, and student needs, and collaborate with other Technology Services staff to identify appropriate AV technology solutions for teaching and learning; act as back-up for colleagues. 15% Troubleshoot technical issues; use a ticketing system to track operational problems with equipment and facilities; clean and maintain equipment 5% Train faculty, staff, and students in the use of LSA classroom facilities, equipment, and new instructional technologies. 5% Answer calls, chats, and walk-in questions for audio-visual technical support. 5% Use a web-based reservation system to maintain equipment inventory and data collection; work on teams to conduct equipment inventory and classroom maintenance audits; assist colleagues in the evaluation, documentation, and implementation of new technologies 5% Partner with colleagues on projects and technologies in team meetings and via electronic communication and social networking software At least two years of live event support experience At least two years of experience with and knowledge of operating complex audio-visual and computer-based technologies At least two years of experience in operating video and data projector systems and media control systems