Equipment Room Technician, Part-Time, Limited-Term

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University on campus seeks an Equipment Room Technician to maintain and repair camera, sound, and lighting gear used in Dodge College productions. The role includes tracking repairs and coordinating out-of-house services, with emphasis on efficient turnarounds during the academic year.

Under the Production Support Manager, you will use WebCheckout and other inventory tools to document repairs, manage parts, and assist in equipment circulation.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a professional office.
• Knowledge of production equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting and sound.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others in complex situations.
• Strong writing and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment in camera, sound, and lighting.
• Assist students with equipment prep and exchanges on checkout days.
• Track repairs and coordinate out-of-house service.
• Inventory management and documentation using WebCheckout and Talem3.

Skills

Admin support

Equipment knowledge

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in film production or related field

Tools

WebCheckout

Talem3

Job description

Posting Details

Position Title Equipment Room Technician, Part-Time, Limited-Term

Position Type Limited-Term (Renewable)

Job Number SA88224

Full or Part Time part-time 30-39 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification Non-Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range $30.00

Pay Range Information Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate ofthe compensation range for this position. This range takes intoaccount a variety of factors that are considered in makingcompensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, aswell as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Job Description Summary Under the direction of the Production Support Manager, the Equipment Room Technician will perform maintenance, evaluation, andin-house repairs of circulating camera, sound, and lighting equipment used for Dodge College student productions. Utilizing inventory tools such as WebCheckout and other tracking software, the Technician will track repairs and coordinate out-of-house repairs, assist with documentation, and assist in the preparation and turnaround of a high volume of production equipment through the academic year. During certain times of the year, weekend hours maybe expected to provide for the appropriate exchange or repair of equipment. The Equipment Room Technician will provide additional support to Production Support staff as needed in equipment inventorying and circulation and training of student workers. Hours can be flexible, but a minimum number of hours will be required on Thursdays to assist with outgoing reservations. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Dodge College Equipment Support

• Maintain and repair production equipment in camera, sound, gripand electric departments. Clean and service equipment as needed.Inspect and evaluate equipment upon return.

Dodge College Student Production Support Service

• Assist students with questions during their equipment prep on Thursdays. Assist Gold Room staff with equipment exchanges and other circulation activities on checkout days.

Dodge College Inventory Management

• Provide additional support to Production Support Manager, Director of Production and Technical Operations, Production Operations staff and Dodge College stakeholders as needed, inventorying equipment, maintaining equipment records, managing relevant assets, and working with online inventorying systems, including WebCheckout and Talem3, tracking parts, consumables, expendables, and flagging low stock for reordering.

Dodge College Event and Production Support

• Assist students with questions during their equipment prep on Thursdays. Assist Gold Room staff with equipment exchanges and other circulation activities on checkout days.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support in a professional office.
• Basic knowledge of functionality of all production equipment including, but not limited to production cameras and lenses, lighting, and sound equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with diverse individuals at all organizational levels, both inside and outside of the university.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with others in complex situations.
• Working knowledge of film & television production.
• Exceptionally detail oriented while maintaining high volume of work with quick turnaround.
• Strong writing skills for communicating with supervisors, students, staff, and vendors.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and adapt to frequent interruptions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical terms into non-technical terms.
• Strong writing skills for communicating with supervisors, faculty, staff, and vendors.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and adapt to frequent interruptions.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Outlook.

Desired Qualifications

• 3+ years related experience.
• Experience in repair and maintenance of production equipment.
• Undergraduate degree in film production, entertainmenttechnology, broadcast engineering, or related field.
• Formal specialized training and/or related background and experience.
• Knowledge of specialized inventorying and/or equipment tracking systems, platforms, or applications in inventory management and/or equipment auditing.
• Experience in an educational setting.

Special Instructions to Applicants

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics.

All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Minimum Number of References

3

Maximum Number of References

5

Pre-screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. 3 References Listed on One Page

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2