Electronic Systems Technician

Kutztown University PASSHE • Kutztown, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Electronic Systems Technician supports the technical equipment used by the CTM Department and Center for Mallet Percussion Center, serving students, faculty, and college and university programming and performances. The role is responsible for the reliable operation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of equipment in the department, labs, and studios, with substantial interaction with students, faculty, and staff.

The technician supports the department’s daily work, including collaborating with faculty and supplying students with equipment for coursework. The position also supports KUTV and CTMP Live Productions by setting up and taking down equipment and cabling and providing support throughout productions. The technician manages the equipment checkout system and student workers. The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some evening and weekend work. A flexible hybrid arrangement may be available, subject to policy, operational requirements, and supervisory approval.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and operation of electronic equipment and systems, together with either high school or vocational school graduation and successful completion of an approved electronic course of study, or graduation from a two-year college with major coursework in electronics; an equivalent combination of experience and training is also acceptable.
• Additional formal training in electronics may substitute year-for-year for experience, up to a maximum of one year.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and technical skills.
• Ability to work independently and establish and maintain working relationships with academic partners, company representatives, and associates.
• Successful interview, reference checks, PA State Criminal clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting Clearance, and demonstration of ability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a production trailer, TV studio, editing suites, audio recording booths, and other video and production equipment.
• Experience broadcasting small and large events, including driving and parking a trailer.
• Experience maintaining video and production equipment, including managing inventory needs.
• Experience repairing damaged equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, diagnose, and repair equipment in the department, labs, and studios.
• Support students, faculty, staff, department activities, and college and university programming and performances.
• Collaborate with faculty and provide students with equipment for coursework.
• Support KUTV and CTMP Live Productions, including equipment and cabling setup and teardown and support during productions.
• Manage the equipment checkout system and student workers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED