Audio Visual Technician

Kenston Local Schools; Chagrin Falls (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenston Local Schools seeks an Audio/Visual Technician to support the high school auditorium during district events. The role maintains AV equipment, troubleshoots issues, sets up gear, and helps students learn how to use the systems.

Strong independence, clear communication, and reliability are essential for success in this role. Responsibilities include inventory management, lamp- and light-maintenance, and collaboration with staff to ensure smooth presentations.

Qualifications

• Coursework or training in AV maintenance or related field.
• Driver's license or reliable transportation.
• Experience maintaining audio/visual systems and equipment.
• Ability to work with students to operate AV gear.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of AV equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair AV systems as needed.
• Set up AV equipment for school activities and events.
• Supervise and maintain sound and lighting in the auditorium.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure end-user success.

Skills

Audio/visual equipment

Troubleshooting

Installation

Independent work

Communication

Instruction following

Reporting

Teamwork

Written communication

Education

College/technical coursework or training

Driver's license / transportation

Experience in AV maintenance

Job description

KHS Audio /Visual Technician

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the high school Principal and in conjunction with the Director of Technology, works to facilitate audio visual needs for district events within the high school auditorium facility.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory of audio/visual equipment.
• Troubleshoots problems and repairs or causes to be repaired the audio/visual equipment.
• Works with students for the purpose of ensuring their ability to use audio/visual equipment.
• Supervises and maintains the sound and light equipment in auditorium.
• Sets up equipment for school activities.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• May use personal computers and related equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of audio/visual equipment, installation, troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of end-users.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to report work orally and/or in writing to supervisor.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Work in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Related college or technical school coursework or technical training.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Successful related experience in audio/visual maintenance.