Audio Visual Technician I

University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama is hiring an Audio Visual Technician I to provide technical support and installation for instructional facilities across campus.

This role monitors help desk calls, supports audiovisual equipment in meeting and event spaces, and consults with clients to determine audio-visual needs.

Candidates should have basic computing and network troubleshooting knowledge; preferred applicants have an Associate’s degree and related IT/AV experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred; 3+ years IT/AV experience.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with Crestron DM Systems, Dante, or Q-Sys is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and installation for campus instructional facilities.
• Monitor help desk calls and support audiovisual equipment in meeting spaces, conference centers, and auditoriums.
• Consult with clients to determine audio-visual needs and communicate information to staff.

Skills

Technical support

Client communication

Networking basics

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Crestron DM Systems

Dante

Q-Sys

AVIXA CTS

Job description

The University of Alabama is hiring an Audio Visual Technician I. This role involves providing technical support and installation for instructional facilities across campus, monitoring help desk calls, and supporting audiovisual equipment in various meeting and event spaces.

Highlights

• Provide technical support and installation for campus instructional facilities.
• Support on-site and off-site audiovisual equipment in meeting rooms, conference centers, and auditoriums.
• Consult with clients regarding audio-visual needs and communicate information to staff.
• Basic knowledge of computing, presentation software, and audiovisual/network troubleshooting.
• Experience with Analog Way or similar video switching platforms preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and age requirement (minimum 19 years old with driving record compliance).
• Physically capable of handling equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Preferred qualifications include Associate's degree, 3 years of relevant IT/AV experience, knowledge of Crestron DM Systems, Dante networked audio, audio mixing consoles, and applicable certifications (Dante Level 1, Q-Sys Level 1, Avixa CTS).
• Compensation ranges from $19.33 to $24.18 per hour.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and comply with equal employment opportunity policies.