AV Technician

Universal American School of Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal American School in Dubai is seeking an AV Technician to join our IT team. The role supports high-quality teaching, events, and performances across a dynamic, international school environment.

You will set up, operate, and maintain AV systems for assemblies, concerts, and exams, while collaborating with the Performing Arts Department to fulfill technical requirements. Evening and weekend support may be required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run AV systems for assemblies, concerts, exams, meetings, and events.
• Provide technical support for performing arts productions, including drama, music, and rehearsals.
• Collaborate with the Performing Arts Department to deliver technical requirements for productions and live events.
• Operate and maintain campus PA and communications systems.
• Carry out routine inspections and maintenance of AV systems, including projectors, sound, lighting, screens, and control gear.
• Troubleshoot issues quickly to minimize disruption to teaching and events.
• Manage booking and scheduling of AV equipment and facilities.
• Maintain records of equipment, maintenance, and performance logs.
• Assist installation, relocation, calibration, and alignment of AV equipment.
• Oversee AV inventory and recommend repairs or replacements.
• Liaise with and supervise external contractors as needed.
• Support procurement processes according to school procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and safeguarding policies.
• Provide occasional L1 technical support to staff and students.
• Support evening and weekend events as required.

Job description

Job Description:

Universal American School delivers the US curriculum via New York State Standards. Nurturing inquiry-based learning through multiple pathways including Advanced Placement tracks, IB Diploma Program and Primary Years Program. These personalized pathways equip students with the learning skills and competences necessary to embrace the challenges of an ever-changing world. This means providing students with a wide range of academic and technological skills and developing a range of learning, critical thinking and inquiry skills that will empower students to interrogate learning, promote creativity, problem-solve and give learners agency over their learning to achieve continued success in their chosen pathway and as active citizens in our international community.

UAS hosts a Centre for Excellence for Arabic celebrating the Arabic language which aims to promote and enhance the study and understanding of the language through research, education, and collaboration. The school is also run on a not-for-profit basis and is part of the Al Futtaim Education Foundation. Founded in 2005, the school has delivered an inclusive, diverse, and rigorous program for our learners.

Our alumni have gone on to study at leading institutions of higher education in the US, Canada, the UK and other parts of the world.

Located in Dubai Festival City the UAS campus has extensive facilities on a spacious site including a 25m swimming pool, full gymnasium, 400m running track, grass pitch, art and design studios, teacher wellness room, a newly built state of the art cafeteria, staff professional development space, elementary sports hall and a specialist creative arts block including recording facilities, black box theatre and ceramics room.

Universal American School is a special place to learn and work and we welcome you to become part of our learning community.

The Role: AV Technician

We are seeking a skilled and proactive AV Technician to join our outstanding IT team at Universal American School. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching, events, and performances across a dynamic, international school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and maintain audio, video, lighting, and projection systems for assemblies, concerts, performances, examinations, meetings, and school events
• Provide technical support for Performing Arts productions, including drama, music, dance, and rehearsals
• Work closely with the Performing Arts Department to deliver technical requirements for productions and live events
• Operate and maintain campus PA and communication systems
• Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance of AV systems, including projectors, sound systems, lighting, screens, and control equipment
• Troubleshoot technical issues quickly to ensure minimal disruption to teaching and events
• Manage booking and scheduling of AV equipment and facilities
• Maintain accurate records of equipment, maintenance, and performance logs
• Support installation, relocation, calibration, and alignment of AV equipment as required
• Oversee AV inventory, including accessories and consumables, and recommend repair or replacement where necessary
• Liaise with and supervise external contractors when required
• Support procurement processes in line with school procedures
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding policies at all times
• Provide occasional L1 technical support to staff and students
• Support evening and weekend events as required

Universal American School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. Relevant criminal record/police and reference checks are a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Requirements: