Audio/Visual Installer

Clayton State University; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking an Audio-Visual Installer to install and maintain AV systems across classrooms and conference spaces. You will follow drawings from AV Systems Engineers, install wiring, racks, and mounts, and help with post-install troubleshooting.

Requirements include an Associate's degree with 2 years of related experience or a high school diploma with 3 years of related experience. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with two years related work experience or high school diploma with three years related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related software/databases.
• Background check and possible credit check for certain positions as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Decommission old AV components and install permalink AV infrastructure cabling per code and guidelines.
• Document AV equipment deliveries and mark hardware to projects/destinations.
• Assist AV Systems Engineers with top-tier support for classrooms, conference rooms, and meeting spaces.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Deadline management

Independent work

Judgment under pressure

Secure installation practices

Education

Associate's degree in related field

High school diploma + 3 years experience

Job description

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The Division of Information Technology's mission at Augusta University is to anticipate and respond effectively to a changing world with agile, innovative, robust and secure services that educate and inspire students, empower clinicians, educators, researchers and administrators, advance learning, discovery and care.

Job Summary

TheAudio-Visual Installer,with directions from Manager of AV Systems Engineering or delegates perform AV equipment installation for new and refresh audiovisual projects ranging from $1-$5 million annually. The AV Systems Installer/Technologist will catalog and manage storage of equipment ordered, assemble racks with AV equipment wiring with the equipment following drawings provided by AV System Engineers, install system perm link cabling in walls, floor, and ceiling spaces following provided drawings and in accordance with local code and departmental requirements. The AV Systems Installer/Technologist will install equipment/mounts, including but not limited to ceiling mounted projectors, large format LCD displays (ceiling & wall), in ceiling and/or on wall projection screens. Assists AV Systems Engineers in completing system implementations and post installation troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• DECOMMISSION & REMOVAL OF OLD COMPONENTS: Decommissioning and removal of old AV components and wiring, following established procedures/policies for transfer/surplus of property; Installation, termination, & testing of permalink AV infrastructure cabling in walls, floors, & ceiling spaces following established national/local code guidelines; Installation of hard mounted AV equipment including but not limited to ceiling/wall mounts, projects, large format LCD displays, projection screens, speakers, et. al.; Assembly, equipment population, and wiring of equipment racks/lecterns following system drawings provided by AV Systems Engineers;
• DOCUMENTS AV EQUIPMENT: Receives, checks for damage/functionality, and documents AV equipment deliveries, marking hardware as associated projects/destinations;
• ASSIST AV SYSTEM ENGINEERS: Assists AV Systems Engineers with the provision of top tier AV support for systems including classroom, conference room, and other meeting/collaboration/presentation systems and hardware;
• OTHER: Perform all other related duties/tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of related work experience.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from a state or federal accrediting organization and three years of related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases;

SKILLS

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to multi-task

Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting deadlines

Ability to work independently, perform well under pressure, meet deadlines and exercise good judgment;

Ability to make decisions on and executes secure, proper installation of AV equipment following established code, best practices.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Driver's License Statement

The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.