AV Electronics Technician - 141574

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Vacation/holidays (15 vacation days &

Work/Life Balance

UC Retirement Plan

Pet insurance

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking an Electronics Technician to install and service audiovisual systems across campus and medical facilities. You will work on projects from small rooms to large conference suites, mounting displays, wiring, and control systems while ensuring safety and adherence to codes.

The role requires hands-on AV installation, on-site troubleshooting, and occasional travel. Evening and weekend availability may be needed to meet project schedules and support UCSD operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience installing complete audiovisual packages including projectors, displays, wiring, and control systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and ensure safe, code-compliant installations.
• Knowledge of AV system integration and ability to troubleshoot on site.

Responsibilities

• Install AV equipment for campus and medical facilities from small to complex systems.
• Alter existing AV systems and structures as needed.
• Install complete AV packages including projectors, displays, wiring, control systems, and sound/video gear.
• Troubleshoot and repair AV equipment, diagnose malfunctions.
• Maintain and repair AV Event Support vehicles and related equipment.
• Travel as required and work evenings/weekends when needed.

Skills

Audiovisual installation

Projector setup

Video conference systems

Cable/wiring

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Power tools

Tools

Extron

Crestron

Biamp

SP Control

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/2/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego is ranked the 9th best public university in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and is the largest employer based in San Diego County.

Reporting to the VC-CFO, Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers Enterprise information technology services to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) under the leadership of the campus Chief Information Officer (CIO). Information Technology Services (IT Services) uses world-class services and technologies to empower UC San Diego's mission to transform California and the world as a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university. As a strategic member of the UC San Diego community, IT Services embraces innovation in their delivery of IT services, infrastructure, applications, and support. IT Services is customer-focused and committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are core values at UC San Diego and within Information Technology Services. Crafting a culture around these values allows us to more deeply connect with and appreciate our employees, students, and campus partners. Information Technology Services is continuously working to build a community where we all feel safe, empowered, and encouraged to bring our authentic selves to work. We do this not only because it is what's right, but because we know that diversity drives insight and innovation. We are proud to partner closely UC San Diego's Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, as their dedication to this mission helps us all to drive change.

Audio Visual Design & Installation (AVDI), a division of IT Services, provides technology services, support, and resources to UC San Diego academic community, facilitating teaching and learning in service of the University's educational mission. Our efforts are grounded in a commitment to quality, collaboration, customer focus, innovation, and inclusiveness.

The AV Electronics Technician installs audiovisual (AV) equipment for a wide variety of UC San Diego campus and UC San Diego Health projects from small systems to complex video conference room systems. The position will work independently and in a team of installers to complete projects. The Electronics Technician will also alter existing audiovisual systems and structures.

Responsibilities:

• Install audiovisual equipment as part of campus and medical facilities projects from small systems to complex video conference room systems.
• Install audiovisual systems for alterations of existing systems and structures for the campus and medical facilities.
• Install complete audiovisual packages including but not limited to projectors, displays, wiring, cabling, computer controls, rack-building, control systems, sound systems, and video conference systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, isolate, and repair the cause of malfunctions of audiovisual equipment.
• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of Media Event Support vehicles and electric carts including maintaining vehicle logs and working with professional repair facilities for the major repairs.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in emergency situations and performs emergency repairs at University locations such as classrooms, computer labs, and conference and seminar rooms.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience installing complete audiovisual packages including but not limited to projectors, displays, wiring, cabling, computer controls, rack-building, control systems, sound systems, and video conference systems, including necessary furniture installation and modification. Experience ensuring all mechanical structure is within legal specifications and safe to operate.
• Demonstrated experience mounting and installing electric and manual projection screens with the ability to flush mount screens in a T-bar ceiling.
• Knowledge of control systems including but not limited to Extron, Crestron, Biamp, and SP Control Media Wall Boxes software and programming IT modules.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and regulations and ability to provide technical advice based on sound understanding of audiovisual principles and practice.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to troubleshoot, isolate, and repair audio visual equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications. Skill in reading and interpreting electronic schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to use power tools including, but not limited to, band saws, electric drills, cordless drills, electric circular saws, electric reciprocating saws, routers, electric jigsaws, power actuated guns, etc. to accomplish installations or repair equipment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employee must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Employee must be available to travel as required.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results.
• Must be willing to work an alternate schedule.
• Ability to drive a van and electric cart.
• Must provide proof of insurance, valid driver's license and clean driving record upon hire and each year thereafter. Will be a participant in the DMV Pull Notice Program.
• Must be able to lift up to 100lbs, perform work at heights, climb ladders, work from scaffolding, pull cable, and work in tight small spaces for long periods of time.
• Must be able to operate a scissor lift. Must be trained in ladder safety and fall protection.

Our employees enjoy competitive compensation packages and educational opportunities in a diverse, stimulating workforce. This position is eligible for full benefits first day of hire:
a) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
b) Vacation/holidays (15 vacation days & 13 paid holidays a year).
c) Work/Life Balance.
d) UC Retirement Plan
e) Pet insurance.

For more information about UCSD Benefits and Work/Life.

To calculate an approximate value of the UC Total Compensation package, please click: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/total-compensation-calculator.php

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $70,950 - $88,991 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $33.98 - $42.62

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role includes experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).