What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance & Operations | Senior Audio-Visual Technician position at Fort Wayne Community Schools?
PURPOSE
Perform a variety of technical duties involved in the inspection installation maintenance adjustment and repair of audio-visual equipment and public address systems. May also be asked to perform duties of a Network Technician involving the installation maintenance and repair of computer and network systems and related software and peripherals. Train and provide oversight to Network Technicians in the performance of audio-visual tasks.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Any combination equivalent to: associate’s degree with course work in computer science or related field and three years increasingly responsible experience involving the installation maintenance and repair of computer hardware software networks audio visual equipment and peripherals. If the incumbent does not meet the stated qualifications but possesses a high school diploma and basic knowledge of the installation maintenance and repair of computer hardware software networks and peripherals they can be selected for this position but must remain in the lowest three pay steps on the schedule until the qualifications can be met. Must have strong office computer and oral and written communication skills. Incumbents must possess knowledge of the technical aspects methods processes principles practices procedures and terminology used in assigned field. Incumbents must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license.
Essential Functions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee is required to have dexterity of hands and fingers. The employee is required to walk or stand for extended periods of time. The employee will perform assigned duties which require bending kneeling twisting and reaching overhead above shoulders and horizontally. The employee will be required to lift carry push or pull objects weighing 25 pounds or more. The employee must be able to climb ladders and work from heights as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the incumbent will be seated standing or walking.
Perform a variety of technical duties involved in the inspection installation maintenance adjustment and repair of audio-visual equipment and public address systems. May also be asked to perform duties of a Network Technician involving the installation maintenance and repair of computer and network systems and related software and peripherals. Train and provide oversight to Network Technicians in the performance of audio-visual tasks.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- Work Schedule: 52 Week Full Time
- Work Hours: Agreed upon with Supervisor
Any combination equivalent to: associate’s degree with course work in computer science or related field and three years increasingly responsible experience involving the installation maintenance and repair of computer hardware software networks audio visual equipment and peripherals. If the incumbent does not meet the stated qualifications but possesses a high school diploma and basic knowledge of the installation maintenance and repair of computer hardware software networks and peripherals they can be selected for this position but must remain in the lowest three pay steps on the schedule until the qualifications can be met. Must have strong office computer and oral and written communication skills. Incumbents must possess knowledge of the technical aspects methods processes principles practices procedures and terminology used in assigned field. Incumbents must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license.
Essential Functions
- Inspect a variety of audio-visual equipment such as projectors amplifiers televisions video and cassette recorders DVD players and language labs to assure proper functioning; troubleshoot diagnose and repair malfunctions.
- Maintain audio-visual equipment in proper operating condition; repair or replace defective parts and components as necessary; clean adjust and lubricate parts and components; dissemble and assemble equipment and devices as needed.
- Troubleshoot diagnose and resolve malfunctions in public address systems speakers microphones intercoms headsets clock systems bell systems scoreboards and other related equipment.
- Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in audio-visual equipment and public address systems.
- Identify and notify appropriate personnel of equipment misuse and need for outside repair services.
- Perform work from ladders and scaffolding as needed.
- Operate a variety of equipment including testers meters and various hand and power tools; drive a vehicle to conduct work.
- Install configure modify and maintain computer software and peripherals to assure the smooth running of computer work stations; respond to user needs and requests; configure hardware and software to assure proper computer operations and network connectivity.
- Inspect troubleshoot diagnose and resolve/report hardware software and application malfunctions; install configure maintain and repair a variety of peripherals and network components such as servers hubs switches routers cabling modems and printers as required.
- Train and provide guidance to Network Technicians in the performance of audio- visual tasks; assist employees with performing duties as needed; demonstrate proper job performance skills including problem-solving and record-keeping functions.
- Prepare computer work stations for staff or student use in individual and lab settings; install upgrade and update computer software and applications as needed; observe elements of computers networks and systems for evidence of incorrect performance and make adjustments as needed.
- Provide technical training and assistance to District personnel concerning the operation of audio-visual equipment as needed; respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information concerning related practices procedures applications and malfunctions.
- Prepare develop and update technical documentation concerning audio-visual and public address systems as assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee is required to have dexterity of hands and fingers. The employee is required to walk or stand for extended periods of time. The employee will perform assigned duties which require bending kneeling twisting and reaching overhead above shoulders and horizontally. The employee will be required to lift carry push or pull objects weighing 25 pounds or more. The employee must be able to climb ladders and work from heights as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the incumbent will be seated standing or walking.