Position Vacancy ID:
106188

Employment Class:
University Staff-Ongoing

Working Title:
AV Media Technician

Official Title:
ELEC TECH MEDIA INTER(93172)

Hiring Department:
A965070-WISCONSIN UNION/FAC MGT/PRODUCTION

FTE:
100%

Term:
This is an Ongoing appointment

Advertised Salary:
Minimum $18.00

Job Summary:
This position provides audiovisual (AV), sound and lighting coordination and support ( to include operating, monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, constructing, teleconferancing, multi-media delivery) to meetings, conferences, events and live performances. Assist management with comprehensive review of the overall multimedia production within the Wisconsin Union.

The media technician will take the lead, with the assistance of others on the Wisconsin Union Services staff, to install, wire, test and maintain the audio reinforcement, data projection, video production, room control & transmission systems used in support of the Wisconsin Union activities. The technician must understand how to read electronic schematics and mechanical drawings; program, install and integrate various multimedia components, particularly DSP-based audio systems, must understand RF; must be able to use electronic test equipment to troubleshoot, adjust and repair equipment; must be able to fabricate and install connectors on CAT-5, coaxial, audio and must have the ability to work well in a team environment as well as work independently.

The position will also spend time coordinating, setting up, planning, scheduling, troubleshooting, maintenance and inventory of multimedia equipment. This position will be pro-active in monitoring and evaluating AV service to external and internal customers, and recommend changes to management..

This position will work at Memorial Union, Red Gym, Union South, and other locations for events conducted by the Wisconsin Union.

Requirements:


Additional Requirements:
A valid driver's license, which meets UW Risk Management standards, is required.

Schedule Comment:
Tuesday - Saturday
10:00am - 6:00pm, schedule will vary according to programming needs. Some weekend, evening and holiday hours will be required.

Contact:
Julie Medenwaldt

608-263-3937
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:
Please click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume.

Your cover letter should specifically address your work experience and knowledge in the following areas:

Minimum of three years of relevant work experience is required.
Experience with operating, preparing, maintaining and repairing a wide variety of meeting room and performance space AV equipment and technologies.
Experience with troubleshooting and repairing technical problems via phone or in person with presenters, participants, and support staff.
Ability to provide production consultation and support for large events with clients from start to finish.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule is required.
A valid driver's license is required.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Probationary Period will be Required

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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Applications Open: Sep 18 2018 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 2 2018 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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