(Anticipated Vacancy) Audio Visual Operator, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Texas is seeking an Audio/Video Technician to support live events with AV, video, lighting, and network systems. You will operate and troubleshoot equipment on stage and ensure safety and reliability for productions.

You will provide customer service to district staff, promoters, and event clients, document usage, and collaborate with Production staff to meet event needs. Flex hours and site travel may occur.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2 years AV live event experience.
• CTS certification preferred.
• Experience with event support and AV systems operation.
• Familiar with video/audio/lighting and network systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot, operate, and document AV equipment for events.
• Provide technical support for events by Production staff.
• Deliver quality customer service to clients and staff.
• Track hours and equipment usage for billing and planning.
• Demonstrate understanding of all CFISD AV systems.
• Lead staff by providing cues and relaying client needs.
• Meet with clients to ensure successful operation of technology.
• Perform duties assigned by Administration Building leadership.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Skills

AV/Event operation

CTS preferred

Stage safety

Driver's license

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Video routers

Video switchers

Audio consoles

Lighting consoles

Production safety equipment

IT/network systems

Job description

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; two years of experience in live event audio/visual operation and support is required. Preference will be given to AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS).
• Experience should be in event support and operation of audio, video, lighting, rigging and network event production systems.
• Demonstrated use of advance signal flow concepts and troubleshooting.
• Working operational experience with video routers, video switchers, audio consoles, lighting consoles, production safety equipment and network IT systems for use within event production applications.
• Must be comfortable working on stages, motorized lifts, ladders, work platforms and high catwalks.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. without restrictions.
• Must have a clear and valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record accordance with district policy.

Terms Of Employment

260 days

Salary

$22.66/HS-9

Additional $1.00 per hour flex pay will be added to salary.

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year.

Essential Functions

• Setup, troubleshoot, operate, and document all audio, video, lighting, networking, rigging and electrical equipment to be used for event support.
• Provide technical support for all events supported by the Production staff.
• Provide quality customer service to the public, district staff, promoters, and event clients.
• Track and report Audio/Visual working hours, event details, operational needs and equipment use for billing purposes and future planning.
• Demonstrate/maintain a continued operational understanding of all the audio-visual systems used by CFISD.
• Lead other staff by providing operational direction through production cues, calls and relaying of client needs.
• Meet with and support clients and assist with the successful operation of technology for all events our production staff support.
• Perform all duties assigned by the Assistant Director and Director of the VPAC and Mark Henry Administration Building.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control within high-stress environments, repetitive hand motions, frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, climbing, moving, and carrying. Will be working on high platforms, catwalks, portable stages, spotlight towers, and various scaffolding. Drive various district vehicles including vans, high lifts, forklifts, scissor lifts, and golf carts. Frequent prolonged or irregular hours from week to week including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Tools/Equipment Used

Computers and other basic office machines, electronic scoreboard, sound systems, video systems, projection systems, lighting systems, electric batons/chain motors, relay systems, 3-phase power distribution systems, safety control systems, fall protection items, high lifts, curtains, fly rail systems, routers, switches, RF systems, hand tools, multi-meter, scopes, laser distance meters, radios, and communication equipment.