Audiovisual Technician - Competition ID: 4023

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audiovisual Technician to enhance their Library team. This role involves consulting with patrons to assess their audiovisual needs, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring smooth operations in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to work independently while adapting to new technologies. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will directly impact the quality of services provided to the community.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year Library Technician or Media Technician diploma.
• Experience in public service and working with adaptive equipment.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patrons to assess audiovisual equipment needs.
• Maintain booking system and coordinate equipment deliveries.

Skills

Automated circulation system

Effective communication skills

Keyboarding proficiency

Problem-solving

Experience with audiovisual equipment

Adaptability to technology

Education

Library Technician diploma

Media Technician diploma

Tools

Word processing software

File management systems

Job description

We are currently seeking an Audiovisual Technician to join our Library team.

Job Overview: Audiovisual Technician

Consult with patrons to assess and determine audiovisual equipment, computer, and software needs; reserve audiovisual equipment and software; instruct patrons and staff on the use of audiovisual and computer equipment; troubleshoot, repair, and maintain audiovisual and computer equipment. Provide equipment purchase consultation and digital media transfer services. Maintain booking system for audiovisual and computer equipment and software; coordinate external courier deliveries of audiovisual materials; perform library circulation functions.

Education and Experience

• Completion of a two-year Library Technician or Media Technician diploma from a publicly accredited post-secondary institution, or a combination of equivalent education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated experience using an automated circulation system.
• Ability to work tactfully and discreetly with diverse individuals and situations, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in keyboarding, understanding of computer concepts and terminology, and experience with word processing software and file management systems.
• Knowledge of library classification systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, solve problems, and perform well under pressure.
• Previous experience in a public service environment.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and performing basic repairs on audiovisual, camera, and computer equipment.
• Adaptability to changing technology and equipment.
• Physical ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds and move equipment on carts.
• Proven ability to train users and coworkers in equipment and software operation, including adaptive equipment for users with special needs.
• Experience working with adaptive equipment for users with special needs.

Monday to Friday 9:45am-5:15pm
1 x 30-minute unpaid meal period and 2 x 15-minute rest periods.

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As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59 pm on the internal closing date. Applications received after this will be considered as external applications.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments follow the Collective Agreement.