Lead Audio Visual Technician

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh seeks a Lead Audio Visual Technician in the Event Productions team within Student Unions. You will meet with clients, determine technical needs, and oversee delivery and operation of AV equipment across campus venues.

This role involves supervising staff, assisting with maintenance and inventory, and providing training to student employees while ensuring high-quality AV experiences for events.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of AV equipment, including projectors, sound systems and lighting.
• Proficient in live audio mixing and on-site technical support.
• Experience in supervising student staff and coordinating event coverage.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to determine technical needs and oversee delivery of AV equipment.
• Maintain, install, and support video, audio and control systems across campus venues.
• Schedule and supervise staff during event setup and operations.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, inventory management and training of student employees.
• Provide front-line technical support for university departments and student groups.

Skills

Live audio mixing

Event AV support

Staff supervision

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Projectors

Sound systems

Lighting equipment

Job description

Job Description - Lead Audio Visual Technician (26006713)

The Lead Audio Visual Technician , Event Productions within Student Unions will be responsible for ensuring all audio-visual needs of clients are met. This position will report to the Assistant Director, Event Production and will work with 2 other full-time Audio-Visual Technicians, student managers and student employees. This individual will meet with clients to discuss and determine technical needs for events as well as oversee proper delivery and operation of these items. Must have extensive knowledge on a wide range of technical (audio/visual) equipment such as projectors, sound systems, lighting and be proficient in live audio mixing. Routinely is responsible for overseeing and schedule the staff that will cover setup and operations of technical equipment used for events. Ensures that equipment (audio, video, lighting) is working properly and to the satisfaction of the client for the duration of assigned events. This position will also assist with hiring, training and supervising student employees as well as assist with equipment maintenance, installation and inventory management.

Job Summary

Maintains, installs, and provides technical support for video, audio, and control systems across University campuses. Retains records and assists with inventory. Actively seeks innovative technologies and methodologies to enhance the AV experience. Sets up and effectively operates video recording, audio, photo, and lighting equipment; edits and organizes footage. Facilitates AV orientation sessions for new users.

Essential Functions

Maintains, installs, and provides technical support for video, audio, and control systems across Student Unions controlled buildings. Retains records and assists with inventory. Actively seeks innovative technologies andmethodologies to enhance the AV experience. Sets up and effectively operates video recording, audio,photo, and lighting equipment; edits and organizes footage. Facilitates AV orientation sessions for newusers. Is a front facing technical support for university department and student organizational clients

Physical Effort

This position requires moving between event spaes and buildings as well as lifting 25 pounds unassisted.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Family Academic & Student Services

Job Sub-Family Instructional and Classroom Support

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Majority of hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m. with variability of nights and weekends based on event schedules.

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.