Production Technician

Loyola University Maryland; United States; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Maryland is seeking a Production Technician to provide production and logistical support for classes, events, conferences, and campus relocations.

The role involves setting up and operating equipment such as furniture, lighting, AV gear, and stages, while directing staff and coordinating with contractors to ensure successful events. Weekend, holiday, and flexible hours are required.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of related work experience
• Vocational or technical training
• Experience with event/conference tech and AV equipment preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide production and logistical support for university events, classes, conferences, and campus moves.
• Set up and operate furniture, tarps, tables, chairs, lecterns, stages, audio, video, lighting and other technical equipment.
• Direct student staff, on-call staff and third-party contractors; oversee vendors during events.
• Manage and troubleshoot AV equipment during events and coordinate with sponsors to resolve issues.

Skills

Event setup

AV equipment

Lighting

Team leadership

Job description

Position Title Production Technician Employee Type Regular Office/Department Event Services Evergreen Work Environment Remote and hybrid positions are open to applicants based in states identified here: Work at Loyola | Loyola University Maryland. Loyola University Maryland Main Campus Job Type Full time Benefits at Loyola https://www.loyola.edu/department/people-culture/benefits/ Compensation Range Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget. $24.29 - $30.36 Anticipated Start Date Monday, August 10, 2026 If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date

Position Duties

This position will also be asked to provide production and logistical services to four primary University service operations: academic classes, events, conferences, and campus physical asset relocation. The incumbent will prepare facilities for all scheduled academic classes, University events, i.e. this support may include, but is not limited to, the setup and operation of furniture, tarps, tables, chairs lecterns, stages, audio, video, stage sections, lighting equipment, and other technical equipment. The position may also be asked to direct student staff, on-call staff, and third party contractors. The incumbent will oversee University support staff and third party vendors during events. This position requires great flexibility. The assigned hours are scheduled weekly based on events with weekend, holiday, and weekday adjustments as part of the normal weekly operating procedures. This position may be assigned to perform these job responsibilities at any of the University campus locations or at off- site locations without prior notice. These services provide support not only to all University constituencies but include Loyola's external community thus generating a high degree of visibility for the institution.

Essential Functions

Non essential: Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role. Provide technical production support for all University sponsored events. Assist with selection of appropriate technology to support specific events including the installation and operation of projectors, video recorders, audio recorders, multi-media presentation equipment, microphones and audio reinforcement devices. Provide execution of room lay-outs that are functional and in compliance with fire/safety regulations. Coordinate support services from other University departments and outside contractors; provision of multi-media support such as sound reinforcement, light plots, large screen video projection, Image Magnifier (IMAG), satellite down-linking; on-site leadership of activity during set up, event, and breakdown; and enforcement of University policies as appropriate. Operate sound and lighting systems, as well as AV when requested by group. During the execution of the event, provide trouble shooting and make decisions as to what may be done in the event of an equipment failure. Work with event sponsor to keep that person aware of any difficulties encountered and propose solutions to remedy the situation in order to achieve a successful event. Pick-up and return AV equipment for events as needed. Manages and completes in a timely fashion all work orders for transferring University assets; including office furniture, lab equipment, fine arts equipment, computers, boxed material, and other equipment as assigned to minimize the disruption of relocated staff. Warehouses furniture during transition periods. Event Services works with organizations that represent the neighborhoods that surround Loyola and provides them with surplus furniture and supplies for which the University no longer has use for. The University also provides many City agencies (e.g. fire houses, code blue shelters, PAL centers and the public school system) with surplus furniture. Ensure the pick-up and return of audiovisual equipment for events as directed. Attend events to provide last minute housekeeping and setups when needed. Focus closely on the event details. Check cleanliness of classrooms, event spaces, atriums, and restrooms, room temperatures, catering responsibilities, and overall physical appearance of the event space and surrounding areas. Train student staff, and on-call staff in the proper installation and operation of audio-visual equipment. Participate in the evaluation of student staff. Serve as point of contact for vendors and and other campus departments including but not limited to Maintenance and Environmental Services, Food Service, and Campus Police. Oversee the activities of third party contractors, ensuring proper enforcement of University policies and contractual requirements. Perform general maintenance and repair of Events apos; production inventory and university equipment weekly or when required based on usage or supervisor request. Work in conjunction with Environmental Health and Safety to ensure that hazardous waste removal policies are followed.

Physical/Environmental Demands

Specific physical requirements or environmental exposures. Physical/Environmental Example Work may involve the performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined space, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pounds) items and occasionally lift and carry heavy (I00 pounds or over) items. The work environment may involve exposure to various elements such as chemicals, dust, fumes, cold, heat, noise, vibrations, or dampness, where work exposes the employee to potentially non-disabling injuries. Duties may require that work be performed in adverse weather conditions. Work may require exposure to dangerous equipment and machinery. Work may require the use of protective clothing or gear such as earplugs, hard hats, mask, gloves, insulated clothing, boots, coats, etc. May require driving from one facility to another for meetings, events and other purposes without advanced notice. This position is considered part of the Emergency Operations team and position is categorized as essential personnel.

Additional Information

N/AEducation Required Vocational or technical training Required Certifications/Licensures No Required Certifications Work Experience 3 - 5 years

Required Experience

3 - 5 years

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of software relevant to events and conference management, i.e. spreadsheets, scheduling, and financial management. Possess strong interpersonal skills. This position interfaces with all elements of the campus community as well as outside guests, students, and faculty. Tact and diplomacy are required when dealing with event/conference sponsors, academic and administrative departments, and third party contractors. Computer experience in Windows, Microsoft, and various utility and communication programs. Excellent written and oral communication ability, efficient work habits, strong organizational skills and a superior attention to detail. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment when confronted with changing circumstances, problems, and emergencies typical of event/conference operations while also working as a member of a team. Analytical ability, ingenuity, and judgment to lead discussion making, analysis of operational problems, and to apply corrective action. Ability to maintain poise, tact, courtesy while under pressure. Ability to troubleshoot, service and operate technical equipment both within the University inventory and equipment rented from third party vendors. Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays as required. Must be able to successfully complete driver's clearance process. Ability to support the mission and values of a Catholic Jesuit education, as well as University goals for institutional diversity. Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget. Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: Experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.

Employment Eligibility

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9). Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

University Description

Founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1852, Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university and the first institution of higher learning in the United States to bear the name of the founder of the Society of Jesus, Saint Ignatius Loyola. The University inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. At Loyola, the ideals that have guided Jesuit universities for nearly 500 years—academic excellence, care for the whole person, service, justice, diversity, and integrity, among others—continue to mold the academic, social, and spiritual experiences we offer our roughly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the programs we pursue, and the relationships we build with our surrounding communities. Loyola offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs through its three schools: the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College, the University’s school of arts and sciences. The benefits of Loyola’s Jesuit, liberal arts experience lead to a life-long approach of learning, questioning, and critical analysis that prepare our alumni for—and set them apart in—the workforce and the world. The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 “Best Colleges” list. Loyola was also ranked No. 5 in the nation for career preparation, No. 22 in the nation for student experience, and No. 65 in the nation for impact on graduate salaries. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for more than a decade. The Princeton Review named it one of the nation’s top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2027. It is among Washington Monthly’s top master’s universities nationally and is listed among the “best value” private colleges in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. Learn more about some of the prestigious rankings and notable accolades that Loyola University Maryland has earned from major national, international, and regional reports, studies and surveys.

Diversity Statement

Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.

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