Audio Visual Technicians 2026/2027

Burlington Public Schools; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Burlington Public Schools’ Burlington High School in Burlington, Massachusetts seeks an Audio Visual Technician to provide audio, lighting, and presentation support for school programs, events, meetings, and activities. The role requires ensuring AV equipment is properly prepared, operated, and maintained for effective events.

You will set up, operate, and break down microphones, sound systems, projectors, lighting boards, and related equipment; troubleshoot issues; and coordinate with teachers

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Audio, Lighting and Control System Specialist course.
• Demonstrated knowledge of audio, lighting, projection, and related AV systems.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate microphones, lighting boards, projectors, sound systems, and other presentation equipment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively to the technical needs of scheduled school events.
• Dependable, professional, and attentive to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and break down microphones, sound systems, projectors, lighting systems, and other audio visual equipment.
• Operate the school's lighting board and related lighting control systems for events and performances.
• Set up and operate projection and presentation equipment.
• Provide technical support before, during, and after school events and programs.
• Work with teachers, administrators, counselors, and other staff to identify and meet audio visual needs.
• Troubleshoot routine audio, lighting, projection, and presentation equipment issues.
• Ensure AV equipment is properly stored, maintained, and ready for future use.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of assemblies, town meetings, counseling department events, meetings, presentations, performances, and other school functions.
• Follow established safety procedures and appropriate practices when operating and handling AV equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

AV systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Operating AV equipment

Tools

Microphones

Lighting board

Projectors

Sound systems

Job description

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Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Audio Visual Technician (AV Tech) is responsible for providing technical audio, visual, lighting, and presentation support for high school programs, events, meetings, and activities. The AV Tech ensures that audio visual equipment and systems are properly prepared, operated, and maintained to support the effective delivery of school events and programs.

The AV Tech works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, counselors, the Performing Arts Department, and other school personnel to provide professional and reliable technical support for assemblies, counseling department events, town meetings, staff and community meetings, presentations, and other school functions.

• Set up, operate, and break down microphones, sound systems, projectors, lighting systems, and other audio visual equipment.
• Operate the school's lighting board and related lighting control systems for events and performances.
• Set up and operate projection and presentation equipment.
• Provide technical support before, during, and after school events and programs.
• Work with teachers, administrators, counselors, and other staff to identify and meet audio visual needs.
• Troubleshoot routine audio, lighting, projection, and presentation equipment issues.
• Ensure AV equipment is properly stored, maintained, and ready for future use.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of assemblies, town meetings, counseling department events, meetings, presentations, performances, and other school functions.
• Follow established safety procedures and appropriate practices when operating and handling AV equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Audio, Lighting and Control System Specialist course.
• Demonstrated knowledge of audio, lighting, projection, and related AV systems.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate microphones, lighting boards, projectors, sound systems, and other presentation equipment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively to the technical needs of scheduled school events.
• Dependable, professional, and attentive to detail.

Compensation:

$16.00 per hour

Burlington Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

~ We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer ~

Contact Information

• Superintendent Office
• 123 Cambridge Street
• Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]