"College Event and Venue Technician"

Job Description

Definition Performs facilities and equipment maintenance and repair duties related to the day-to-day operations of stadiums, athletic fields, gymnasiums, auditoriums, performing arts centers, an aquatic center, and other assigned event facilities/locations; assists in the coordination of the logistical needs for a wide variety of college and community events in college facilities and event venues.

Typical Duties Operates, inspects, cleans, and performs minor maintenance on college facilities and event venues and equipment. Makes safety inspections of college facilities and event venues, equipment, and grounds; takes corrective action or reports problems to an appropriate supervisor. Issues, maintains, repairs, and returns to proper storage all college facilities and event venue equipment used on a daily basis. Assists in the coordination the logistical needs for a variety of special college and community events in college facilities and event venues. Assists in preparing college facilities and event venues and equipment for uses such as athletic courses, intramural sports, competitions, and community services programs. Participates in the setup and operation of sound and lighting equipment, public address systems, projection equipment, and other associated equipment requested for special college and community events. Provides guidance to administrators, faculty, staff, and the community on proper use of college facilities, event venues, and equipment. Enforces safety policies and rules for use of the college facilities, event venues, and surrounding areas. Ensures that college facilities, event venues, and surrounding areas are free from health and safety hazards. Makes recommendations on the replacement and purchase of equipment. Orders and maintains records of supplies and equipment. Maintains records of repairs and prepares reports of facility use. Provides work direction and training to assigned event staff. May coordinate repairs with college facilities department. May provide information regarding college facilities and event activities to college offices and the community. Performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics A College Event and Venue Technician performs maintenance and repairs of facilities and equipment related to the day-to-day operations of assigned college facilities and event venues and assists in the coordination of the logistical needs of a variety of special college and community events. A College Event and Venue Coordinator plans, organizes, and participates in scheduling and promoting a variety of facilities and event venues such as art galleries and museums, performing arts centers, auditoriums, classrooms, stadiums, athletic fields, gymnasiums, and aquatic centers.

Supervision General supervision is received from a or classified or academic administrator or supervisor. Work direction may be exercised over student employees.

Class Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Policies and procedures of college facilities operation and maintenance
• Methods for the safe set-up, operation, maintenance, repair, and storage of college facilities and event venue equipment
• Use and purpose of college facilities and equipment
• Stadium operation including sound systems and field marking
• Cleaning, sterilization, and sanitation methods and techniques used in maintenance of college facilities and event venues
• Safety and health practices relating to college facilities and event venues operation and maintenance
• Health and safety procedures pertinent to the operation of college facilities and event venues
• Capabilities of computer applications and hardware used in the assigned area
• Customer service techniques for public contact in person, on the phone, or online
• Recordkeeping procedures

Ability to:

• Make repairs to college facilities and event venues and equipment using tools safely
• Assess the condition of college and community equipment and facilities
• Maintain buildings and grounds in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.
• Set-up and operate sound, lighting, public address system, and projection equipment
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Understand crowd control procedures
• Safely lift and move heavy supplies and equipment
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Give clear and concise instructions
• Keep accurate and complete records
• Prepare routine reports and correspondence
• Respond appropriately in emergency situations
• Work effectively with a diverse pool of students, faculty, staff, and community members
• Learn general and specialized computer applications

Entrance Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND two years of full-time, paid work experience in the technical operation and maintenance of a college or event venue.

Special: A valid Class "C" California driver's license may be required for some positions. Travel to locations throughout the district may be required for some positions.

Benefits Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee. New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave. 19 paid holidays per year. Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District. Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days. Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty. Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System. Employees are also covered by Social Security. Employee Assistance Program

Selection Process The examination process may consist of one or more parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.

Reasonable Accommodations Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.

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