AV & Classroom Tech Specialist I

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX is seeking an IT Media Systems Technician I to manage daily operation, installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of classroom technology, videoconferencing, and digital signage. The role requires an Associate degree or 60 credit hours in IT and 1 year of technical support experience, or 3 years with a high school diploma.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with potential travel and evening/weekend work.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Information Technology field, or 60 hours of College Credit with a minimum of 18 hours in IT related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily operation, support and preventative maintenance of video networking infrastructure and activities (classes and conferences).
• Performs routine installation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance on all assigned systems, including classroom technology systems, videoconferencing systems, computer-conferencing systems, special event media systems, digital signage systems and public address systems.
• Performs hardware and software support for IT systems, including but not limited to computer systems, network monitoring systems, I.P. video recording systems, video networking systems, video cameras, microphones/mixers/amplifiers/speakers, projectors, monitors, and media recorders of various types.
• Tests, troubleshoots, diagnoses and corrects IT Media Systems to ensure proper operations.
• Installs and/or upgrades computer software and operating systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Installs and/or upgrade classroom multimedia systems as required, ensuring optimal performance.
• Keeps written records and reports of all activities and scheduled events
• Manufactures audio/video/computer/control cables and connections as required for new installations/repairs.
• Keeps up to date with information about evolving IT Media System trends for improvements of current systems (upgrades, best practices).
• Makes recommendations for tools, equipment, office supplies, etc. for daily operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associates Degree, IT field or 60 hours IT coursework

Job description

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX is seeking an IT Media Systems Technician I to manage daily operation, installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of classroom technology, videoconferencing, and digital signage. The role requires an Associate degree or 60 credit hours in IT and 1 year of technical support experience, or 3 years with a high school diploma.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with potential travel and evening/weekend work.