Audio Visual Technician

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Howard Community College is seeking a part-time Audio/Visual Support Technician to join the Division Information Technology. The role supports, schedules, and maintains AV equipment across campus, with a 20-hour work week.

Responsibilities include installation and operation of instructor workstations, projectors, displays, and control systems; provide Tier I/II support and basic troubleshooting; ensure proper inventory and safety. Requires high school diploma and AV experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service to interact with diverse campus users.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and inventory control.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in handling campus AV systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install college AV equipment across the campus.
• Provide Tier I & II support for AV hardware and software issues.
• Assist with reservations, scheduling, and inventory of AV resources.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Howard Community College ( HCC ) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

FT/PT

FT/PT Part Time

Hours Per Week 20

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Weekday Mornings

Position Salary Range

Position Salary Range $16.00/hour

Reserve, schedule distribute, maintain, repair, and install college audio/visual equipment, peripherals, and related departmental systems at Tier I & II Level throughout the institution.

Configure, install, and demonstrate operation of departmental and classroom technology, including but not limited to instructor workstations, document cameras, data projectors, flat panel displays, sound reinforcement systems, and digital presentation systems.

Support integration of technology into instruction through in-classroom troubleshooting and customer service.

Perform all work with strong attention to detail, and consistent quality.

Provide Tier I & Tier II trouble call support, including ad hoc user instruction and equipment hotswap.

Provide direct support to campus wide hardware integration projects.

Provide direct support to campus wide firmware revision, and control system update projects.

Provide direct support to campus wide inventory projects.

Receive and process requests to determine client needs, make informed recommendations for appropriate equipment, and accurately enter reservations to the AV computer database.

Process, track, and deliver equipment and services to college Faculty, Staff, and spaces as appropriate.

Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot electronic and mechanical problems with audio, video, and multimedia projection equipment, maintain records of such activities.

Instruct and interact with patrons on correct operation of AV equipment, control systems, presentation software, data projectors and other peripherals; diagnosing and solving problems as required.

Complete ongoing industry-standard professional development and secure appropriate certifications, including AVIXA Certification – Basics of AV within the first 120 days of employment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required High School or equivalent

Experience Required

Relevant background or education in instructional technology, audio-visual systems, or multimedia systems.

Ability to communicate and interact effectively with clientele of varying technical ability to determine needs and resolve AV equipment related problems.

Excellent, organizational, and communications skills.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demand Summary

Occasional heavy lifting

Occasional travel to other HCC sites

Exposure to fumes and chemicals used in repair and cleaning and soldering tools

Close contact with 110-volt electrical devices and high temperature components

Occasional Schedule Modifications required

Division

Division Information Technology

Department

Department Student Computer Support

Posting Number

Posting Number NB331P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Best Consideration Date

Best Consideration Date 10/09/2026

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/25/2026

Job Close Date

Continuous Recruitment?

Continuous Recruitment? Yes

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment. HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Howard Community College ( HCC ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Aff…

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have at least 1 year of audio-visual experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you willing to work 7:30 am to 11:30 M-F?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you available to work weekends?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Howard Community College

10901 Little Patuxent Parkway

Columbia, MD 21044

Human Resources Phone: [phone] Human Resources Fax: [phone]