Audio Visual Installation Technician

University of Texas at Austin

2d•Onsite

About The Position

From basic remodels to large multi-phase capital projects, the LAITS Technology Integration Team works closely with owners, project managers, and architectural designers, to shepherd complex technology projects through consultation, design, purchasing, construction, installation, and commissioning. Our staff also partner with end users and faculty to develop custom control system programming, interfaces, training, and documentation for over six hundred presentation and collaboration systems across campus. Our efforts ensure the successful use of technology to deliver over one hundred and fifty thousand hours of instruction each semester. The Audio Visual Systems Installation Technician position is a critical part of the Technology Integration team. The installation team performs the hardware and physical labor installations that form the foundation of complex, high quality integrated systems.

Requirements

Skills comparable to two years of experience in the skilled construction and maintenance of audio/visual equipment.
Ability to interpret electronic schematics, architectural blueprints, and other diagrams.
Ability to use hand and power tools, soldering iron, crimpers, multimeters, signal generators, and testers.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to troubleshoot and assist with the commissioning of AV systems of varying size and complexity.
This position requires the ability to drive a university vehicle.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

High School Degree or GED.
Bachelor's degree.
More than four years of work experience in audio visual systems installation.
Technical schooling in audio, video, IT, or electronics fields.
OSHA 10+- hour course training.
CTS or CTS-I certification.
Crestron professional installation certification.
Crestron DMC-T or -E certification.
Biamp AV lab training.
Extron AV associate certification.

Responsibilities

Performs the hardware and physical labor installations that form the foundation of complex, high-quality, integrated systems.
System installation tasks include, but are not limited to: pulling cable, terminating connectors, wiring and setting up equipment racks, installing equipment mounts, and performing basic metal fabrication.
Effectively uses hand and power tools, as well as soldering irons, crimpers, multimeters, and signal generators and testers for day-to-day installation and service tasks.
Interprets electronic schematics, architectural blueprints, and other diagrams.
Maintains regular and effective communication with the AV Systems Installation Manager and other team members.
Drives a university vehicle to transport equipment and staff to installation sites on-campus and off-campus.
Other related functions as assigned.

Benefits

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package (https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective) that includes:
100% employer-paid basic medical coverage for employee
Optional medical insurance for employee’s dependents - up to 50% employer-paid
Optional dental, vision, and term life insurance for employees and dependents
Paid holiday time off each year; state legislature determines the number of holidays
12 days of paid vacation time off per year for new employees
12 days of paid sick leave per year
Matching contribution to Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
Staff Tuition Assistance Program
Access to Recreation & Health Facilities