The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.
The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
- Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
- Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
- Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
- The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
- World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
- Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.
If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.
We are currently seeking an Audio-Visual Facility Technician (SE) who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.
The Opportunity
You: You’re a skilled audio-visual technician with a strong customer-service mindset.
Your mission: We’ll count on you to set up and run audio/visual productions for the Art Gallery, conference and seminar rooms, and the training center.
Your work: You’ll be assisting the Campus Manager with setting up audio/visual equipment for Board meetings, conferences and events using the Event Management System software applications. You will maintain a schedule for the Learning HUB and Lecture Hall, and assist with the physical set up, breakdown and general maintenance for events. You’ll be assessing the needs of internal and external customers, and preparing the audio/visual set up in conjunction with Conference Services staff.
Next steps: If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you’re a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today!
SUMMARY
Incumbent is responsible for assisting with all the technical duties required for setting up and running audio/visual productions for campus facilities. The incumbent will also assist with setting up, breaking down, and general maintenance for all events booked at the college; as well as, operational services for the buildings of the college facilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assist with setting up audio/visual equipment for meetings, conferences and scheduled events;
- Actively monitors each event and oversees quality control of the audio visual equipment;
- Assist in assessing the needs of internal and external customers and assists in the preparation of the proper technical audio/visual set up for all college facilities;
- Assist with maintaining the calendar schedule, facilitating general aspects of the audio visual equipment, and ensure that all safety procedures and guidelines are followed during all events held on the campus;
- Serve as back up for all events booked on campus including, taking full responsibility for the operation of all equipment;
- Assist with event set up, breakdown, and general maintenance for all events;
- Work with the Event Management System software applications to ensure efficient set up for all events;
- Ensure all service items and equipment is maintained; and
- Provide daily facility maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
EDUCATION
High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Audio/visual related certificate or degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of one (1) year experience in event operations or conference center operations with audio/visual set up is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Proficient in the Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet technologies.
- Proven ability to use event management system software.
- Must possess excellent work ethic.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
