Student AV Event Services Technician I

Student Union, Inc, San Jose State University • San Jose, CA

101d • $19 - $21

About The Position

Under general supervision, the AV Technician will be the first point of contact with clients and guests and performs services such as the setup, operation, and strike of event spaces, audio, lighting, video, staging, electrical and/or other technical equipment, and provides for high quality, efficient, and effective production of events in Student Union and throughout campus.

Requirements

• The AV technician must have the ability to rapidly acquire and develop skills and an ability to follow direction.
• Must be a Matriculated student at SJSU.
• Employee frequently uses hand to manipulate objects, tools, and controls.
• Ability to maintain professional and courteous attitude and conduct at all times.
• Ability to safely lift and push a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Employee may be required to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
• Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Employee frequently works in loud and noisy environments.
• Employee might be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions or environments.
• AV technician must have the ability to work with minimal supervision through the completion of an assigned event or project.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of event related technical systems and equipment, sound, lighting, staging, or video preferred.
• Willingness to learn and quickly acquire necessary skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Prior event and customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with events throughout campus and the Student Union building, including but not limited to set up, strike, and operation of audio, lighting, video, staging, electrical, and/or other technical equipment.
• Responsible for learning and following industry safety standards and Student Union Inc. policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining professional attitude and conduct at all times due to primary contact with event clients and guests.
• Responsible for making event decisions that directly affect the operation and public image of the Student Union.
• Responsible for assisting clients, guests, and/or other SU staff in the operation of audio visual systems.
• Duties consist of assisting in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of technical systems and technical equipment.
• Duties consist of the enforcement of SU building policies and procedures.
• Duties consist of assisting with building emergencies and/or building evacuations, and life safety issues during events.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed event reports and other paperwork as needed.

Benefits

• Hourly Wage: $19.00 - $21.75/hour.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees