Audio-Visual, Sr. Technician

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Chicago’s BSD BIS Audio Visual Support Service seeks an experienced technician to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain audio-visual systems across classrooms and conference rooms. You will interact with IT services and support staff to restore services and resolve core problems, working both independently and collaboratively with a team.

Preferred candidates have Extron experience, strong multitasking abilities, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years in a related job discipline.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to BSD auditoriums, conference rooms, and classrooms across several BSD buildings.
• Guide end users through troubleshooting procedures.
• Perform upgrades to hardware and software.
• Log work in ticketing system (ServiceNow).
• Intake work via phone, email, ticketing system.
• Maintain and adhere to security standards.
• Research products and systems available in the marketplace and make recommendations to management.
• Provide projection services and presentation support for events.
• May mentor students or train other technicians.

Skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Vocational training or equivalent experience

Tools

Extron

Job description

Department BSD BIS - Audio Visual Support Service

The University of Chicago biomedical enterprise houses three entities: the Biological Sciences Division (BSD), the University of Chicago Medicine (UCM), and the Pritzker School of Medicine. Collectively called UCM, we are one of the nation's leading academic medical institutions and have been at the forefront of discovery, education, and clinical care since 1927. Located 20 minutes south of downtown Chicago, our Hyde Park main campus provides a single environment for learning, world-renowned basic science and clinical research, and outstanding clinical care.

The BSD is the largest academic unit within the University. The BSD is comprised of faculty from ten basic science departments, 13 clinical departments, and several Centers and Institutes. The approximately 1,300 faculty and 3,000 staff members working in the BSD collaborate across the organization to achieve our Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV):

MISSION: As part of the University of Chicago, we pursue globally impactful solutions to seemingly unsolvable challenges. Through our rigorous research, innovative education, and comprehensive care and healing, we collaborate on life‑changing advancements that create meaningful results for our community and the world, including a greater, more equitable future for all.

VISION: Together, we elevate the human experience with knowledge and health care.

VALUES:

• Commit to Excellence: We contribute our exceptional talents to all we do and empower the same spirit of excellence in others.
• Embrace Curiosity: We stay open to new ideas, champion diverse perspectives, and drive a culture of thoughtful risk‑taking to deliver transformative innovation.
• Embody Equity: We identify systemic issues and then foster change to drive a more equitable environment inclusive of diverse people, ideas, and fields of science.
• Grow Together: We meaningfully collaborate with one another to create something bigger than we could ever achieve alone.
• Make a Difference: We lead with heart and compassion in all our interactions. We create positive change in our areas of influence, whether expanding scientific inquiry, developing the next generation of leaders, or healing our community.
• Take Ownership: We accomplish what we say we will and hold ourselves and one another accountable for our actions.

Job Summary

The job performs a range of technical processes and procedures related to the support of integrated audio‑visual systems. Works closely with staff and faculty to ensure classrooms, conference rooms, and other technology‑enabled spaces are fully functional. Installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains audio‑visual equipment, control systems, and related technologies. Under general supervision, this position provides audio‑visual support to BSD auditoriums, conference rooms, and classrooms across several BSD buildings. May interact with University IT (IT Services) and/or University of Chicago Hospital IT (UCM IT) to restore service and/or identify and correct core problems. Will work independently within assigned area while also working collaboratively within a team of other technicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to BSD auditoriums, conference rooms, and classrooms across several BSD buildings.
• Guide end users through troubleshooting procedures.
• Perform upgrades to hardware and software.
• Log work in ticketing system (ServiceNow).
• Intake work via phone, email, ticketing system.
• Recognizes the importance of computer and data security and will work with faculty and staff on adhering to the security standards of the organization.
• Researches and analyzes products and systems available in the marketplace and makes recommendations to management.
• Researches, develops, installs, operates and troubleshoots audio‑visual systems, such as video conferencing, digital media and desktop and network‑based technologies.
• Provides projection services and presentation support for academic and public events within standard operating procedure.
• May provide informal mentorship to students in audio‑video production.
• May provide informal training to other technicians and student staff.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four‑year degree).

Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5‑7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications: ---

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: Extron experience.

Preferred Competencies

• Maintain confidentiality/discretion at all times.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks in a competent and professional manner in a fast‑paced atmosphere.
• Ability to solve problems independently with limited direction.
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.

Working Conditions

Office Environment.

Job Family

Communications

Role Impact Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Drug Test Required

No Health Screen Required

No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No Pay Rate Type Hourly

FLSA Status Non‑Exempt

Pay Range $28.85 - $36.06

Benefits

• Eligible Yes
• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
• Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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