Senior Audio Visual Systems Installation Technician

Job Posting Title:

Senior Audio Visual Systems Installation Technician

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Hiring Department:

Moody College of Communication

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This position is primarily an in-person, on-campus role with the possibility of working remotely 1-2 days per week utilizing Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc. to stay connected with co-workers and clients. Remote work schedule for this position will vary as dictated by project & operational timelines and may not be possible some weeks.

Purpose

Perform installation tasks for audio visual projects including but not limited to: pulling cable, installing connectors, mounting projectors and metal fabrication. Read and interpret electronic schematics and architectural blueprints.

Responsibilities

Project-Specific Activities -AV System Installation, Commissioning

• Builds and Installs AV/IT technology solutions following detailed engineering and project management documentation. Identifies potential pitfalls related to timeline, design, budget, and implementation.

• Commissions and Calibrates AV/IT technology solutions following detailed engineering and project management documentation. Identifies potential pitfalls related to timeline, design, budget, and implementation. Coordinates the work of other staff and contractors performing the same.

• Designs AV/IT technology solutions creating & reviewing detailed engineering drawings, equipment & cable lists, budgets, and project management documents using software such as AutoCAD, Visio, MS Office, & various project management tools.

Operational Support Activities

• Provides tier-2 escalation support to Comm-IT Services & Production teams for AV/IT incidents.

• Provides prompt and effective equipment maintenance/repair services in response to service orders for repair or maintenance of classroom AV equipment. Maintains deployed & hot-spare equipment in a state of readiness.

Project-Support Activities & Consulting

• Consults with faculty and staff to develop new technology and improve existing technology solutions. Provide purchasing recommendations, solution design and setup consultation for faculty and staff.

• Identifies client needs based on their desired requirements and provides thoughtful assessment of feasibility, support cost and financial cost for implementing the required solutions.

Ongoing Documentation & Quality Assurance

• Provides testing and reports on quality assurance measures (such as audio or video calibration) for developed projects or equipment. Provides project documentation and training. Maintain accurate records in help ticket system, wikis, etc.

• Creates written documentation such as application papers and written operating procedures for equipment systems which improve upon manufacturer’s documentation for equipment systems and/or provide concise instructions for use based on the Technical Staff Assistant’s practical experience with the equipment. Documentation shall be authored for a variety of audiences including technical support staff, instructors, and end users.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or high school diploma/GED and four years of relevant experience. Demonstrated experience with DANTE networked audio, NVX networked video, Crestron control system commissioning, DMX/Wireless DMX lighting control systems, AV networking, Utah video router systems, or DSP audio processing systems. Demonstrated excellent time management skills, punctuality, multitasking, attention to detail, and follow through. Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated problem solving ability and strong critical thinking skills. Demonstrated resourcefulness, initiative, and follow through in work situations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated expertise using personal computer systems.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Five years of relevant experience. Demonstrated experience with Crestron SIMPL, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Bluebeam REVUand/or Confluence Wikis. Relevant industry certifications such asAvixa Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), Extron AV Associate Certification, and/or Crestron Professional Installation Certification. Demonstrated experience with carpentry, electrical repair, electronic repair, mechanical repair, stagecraft, cinematography, media post-production, and/or TV production. Demonstrated experience with work order systems. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of UT policies and procedures.

Salary Range

$55,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment

• Perform elevated work while operating personnel lifts

• May work in all weather conditions

• May work in extreme temperatures

• May work around chemicals

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

• May be required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend, occasionally lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50lbs

Work Shift

While this position will typically maintain a consistent M-F schedule, working more than 40 hours per week is required occasionally on an as needed basis. Daily/Weekly work schedules will occasionally vary to include alternate hours and weekends as dictated by the business need.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.