AV Technician Specialist

Job Summary

Provide technical audio-visual, multi-media, and video support services for a variety of public and private rental events, hybrid meetings, training sessions and/or festivals. Set up, tear down, troubleshoot, organize, recommend new equipment and maintain multimedia equipment.

Responsibilities

1. Provide technical audio-visual support for teleconferences, webinars, distance-learning classes, hybrid meetings, conferences, training sessions, and corporate events.
2. Set up, troubleshoot, tear down, organize and maintain multimedia equipment.
3. Troubleshoot issues as they arise for online course/conference moderators and attendees.
4. Ensure proper connectivity of equipment, networks, and computers to the AV system for use.
5. Operate audio and video digital recording systems, motion picture projecting equipment, film, slide, video, and digital A/V equipment.
6. Prepare rooms with proper equipment for specific events and ensure the proper security of all audio/visual equipment and systems.
7. May schedule the use of facilities, equipment, materials and services.
8. May provide training on the use and operation of equipment and procedures.
9. Provides guidance based on technology requirements, and limitations, budget, registration requirements and target audience.
10. Performs a variety of AV and digital services tasks for all varieties of events at NHMU. Works under general supervision of the IT Manager and is also responsible for all tasks assigned by the Event Manager of each event. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected and required.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in a related area and two years of experience in the field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) is required. Demonstrated computer, presentation software and A/V equipment skills. Human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Preferences

Previous experience in designing audio and visual solutions for unique environments and/or spaces, including house routing control systems and sound boards. Demonstrable creativity in problem solving and providing solutions. Experience in setting up and efficiently running hybrid meetings, etc Demonstrated computer, presentation software and A/V equipment skills. Human relations and effective communication skills also required. Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required: Often: Office environment, hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding, ladders and high places, or exposure to chemicals) Seldom: Outdoor environment, extreme cold, extreme heat Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required: Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking Often: Sitting, standing, talking, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, kneeling, squatting, crawling, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing. Often: lifting - up to 50 pounds. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16407N Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Work Schedule Summary: IRREGULAR schedule. Position is to support various events at the Natural History Museum of Utah. A typical schedule will have daytime, evening and weekend hours both day and evening. Busy seasons Oct - Dec and APR - June Number of hours varies from week to week depending on the number and duration of events in any given week. Department: 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper Location: Campus Pay Rate Range: 18.00 to 23.00 Close Date: 10/15/2025 Open Until Filled:

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