Lead Audio Visual Technician

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Life in Pittsburgh seeks a Lead Audio Visual Technician for Event Productions within Student Unions. The role involves meeting clients, planning technical needs, and ensuring flawless AV delivery for events.

You will supervise student staff, assist with equipment maintenance, and manage inventory across campus settings. The position requires hands-on expertise with projectors, sound systems, lighting, and live audio mixing.

Qualifications

• Experience with projectors, sound systems, lighting.
• Proficient in live audio mixing.
• Ability to schedule event staff.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to discuss and determine technical needs for events.
• Oversee delivery and operation of AV equipment during events.
• Hire, train and supervise student employees.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, installation and inventory management.
• Set up and operate video recording, audio, photo and lighting equipment; edit and organize footage.
• Facilitate AV orientation sessions for new users.

Skills

Audio-visual equipment

Live sound mixing

Client liaison

Staff scheduling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Projectors

Sound systems

Lighting equipment

Job description

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.

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.

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

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.

Job Details

• Assignment Category: Full-time regular
• Job Classification: Staff.Audio Visual Technician II
• 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
• 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.
• Required Documents: Resume
• Optional Documents: Cover Letter