Audio Visual Systems Installation Technician

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

72d • $45,000

About The Position

The Audio Visual Systems Installation Technician position is a critical part of the Technology Integration team at the College of Liberal Arts, UT Austin. This role involves performing hardware and physical labor installations that form the foundation of complex, high-quality integrated systems. The installation team works closely with project managers and architectural designers to ensure the successful use of technology in delivering instruction across campus. The position provides a life/work balance with a typical 40-hour work week, although evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required as project deadlines demand. On-campus work is required, and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.

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.

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 pulling cable, terminating connectors, wiring and setting up equipment racks, installing equipment mounts, and performing basic metal fabrication.
• Effectively uses hand and power tools, 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED