AV/IT Technician

Capital Factory • Austin, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As the AV/IT Technician you are STATION Austin’s secret weapon, working cross functionally to ensure all AV/IT operations are able to execute smoothly without a glitch! You will work closely with the Workplace, Events, and Venue teams while also supporting all staff, members, clients, guests, and building personnel in a professional and friendly manner. The AV/IT Technician works with the Workplace Team with the following: Printer Issues. IT training with new hires. Keeping iPads, TVs, Sonos, and company computers functional and up to date. Basic maintenance of our network infrastructure and IP security camera system. General workplace tasks and space/fixture needs.

Requirements

• You are a skilled troubleshooter.
• You are organized and plan ahead, but you don’t get stressed out when things change at the last minute. Because they will. You roll with it.
• You are proficient in all aspects of A/V, including video conferencing, audio system configuration, and basic event production.
• You live in Austin, are willing to be onsite everyday, and plan to commit to this role for at least one year.
• You have 1-3 years of related experience.
• You are familiar and enthusiastic about entrepreneurship and the tech startup scene or willing to learn about it.
• You perform well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• You are creative, flexible, and have strong communication skills.
• We have a quiet place with a fast internet service where we can work remotely.
• We have a reliable laptop computer and smartphone.
• We are security aware. We have a passcode on our computers and phones and use a password manager.
• We are able to efficiently use the Google suite of productivity tools (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• We are available during SXSW (Spring Break) and Austin Tech Week.
• We get to Inbox Zero every day.

Nice To Haves

• You might have experience with (or are happy to learn about): TCP/IP Networking, Dante, Extron, and Audio/Video recording and formats.

Responsibilities

• Help staff and third-party event organizers use our AV equipment. If you can’t be there, you communicate with event staff to make sure everything runs smoothly.
• Ensure Google Meet, Cisco Webex, and all other equipment is functioning for video calls in conference rooms.
• Maintain and organize event livestreams and videos.
• Perform moderate manual labor like moving tables or mounting a TV into a wall.
• Assist the Workplace Team with their operational tasks, as needed.
• Read and interpret equipment specifications and service manuals.
• Be a trusted administrator for our equipment.
• Be on the lookout for ways to improve the space and amenities offered.
• Keep server rooms and all peripherals stocked, tidy, and organized.
• Maintain composure in a sometimes stressful, sometimes tedious environment. Events are always changing!
• Printer Issues.
• IT training with new hires.
• Keeping iPads, TVs, Sonos, and company computers functional and up to date.
• Basic maintenance of our network infrastructure and IP security camera system.
• General workplace tasks and space/fixture needs.

Benefits

• 4 weeks paid time off (one week is between Christmas and New Year’s)
• Personal health, vision and dental insurance paid 100% by Capital Factory
• Additional benefits such as 401k program (50% company matching), life insurance, short & long term disability and and employee assistance program
• Parental leave including 10 weeks paid leave for birthing parents and 4 weeks paid leave for non-birthing parents
• $1,000 personal innovation budget on your first year anniversary and then an additional $500 each anniversary thereafter
• Coworking membership at Capital Factory with garage parking space, metro pass, or rideshare credits and access to the onsite gym
• A priceless network

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed