A / V Technology Support Specialist

Summary : Provides audio visual services for internal and external clients in meetings, conventions, and presentations. Sets up and operates audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment. Sets up computers, digital displays and projectors, often involving network technologies for transport of audio and video over Ethernet. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems. Sets up, installs, troubleshoots and repairs computer hardware.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Determines the need for and oversees the operation of a wide variety of audio and video systems.
• Advises management on the purchase of audiovisual equipment.
• Helps develop policies and procedures for handling and operation of all audiovisual equipment.
• Diagnoses and resolves media system problems.
• Provides set-up and support at multiple sites. This may include on occasion setting up or taking down tables and chairs.
• Works with the Garden's service desk system to monitor and update assigned tickets, and close them out when completed.
• Creates and maintains schematics of AV systems.
• Edits and creates videos for use throughout the Garden.
• Assesses need for audiovisual contract staff, and coordinates their schedules with other AV needs.
• Trains contract staff, MBG staff and Facility Support staff to assist in set up of audiovisual equipment.
• Maintains equipment, makes repairs to equipment or contracts out repairs to service providers as needed. Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Advises management when there is a need to rent audiovisual equipment for a Garden event.
• Optimizes self-productivity by coordinating assigned support tasks and following established support processes and procedures. Refers support issues to other IT staff when needed.
• Ensures that all applicable safety standards are followed : informs employees / students / volunteers of safety guidelines and safe working practices and routinely monitors to enforce them.
• Adapts or modifies work methods to reduce hazards.
• Reports all accidents, injuries and near-miss accidents immediately.
• Meets expected attendance guidelines.
• Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies.
• Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork, cooperation, and respect within our division and throughout the Garden with all employees, supervisors / managers, volunteers, visitors and others.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities : None.

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