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Job Description

The AV Technician will perform maintenance and installation of audiovisual classroom systems. The work also consists of assisting higher level technicians with the setting up and commissioning of audiovisual classroom systems.

Additional Information
This position is open to consideration for varying levels of experience, pay within the salary range will be commensurate with experience.

Learning Spaces and Audio/Visual Technologies is responsible for the maintenance and operational support of the instructional technology in the 198 "general-use" classrooms as well as the 166 "departmental" classrooms across campus. The department also provides demonstrations and training on the use of instructional technology in the classrooms. In addition, Learning Spaces and Audio/Visual Technologies provides design, installation and technical support for colleges, departments, and service units looking to install advanced technology in classrooms and other settings. https://academictechnologies.illinoisstate.edu/learningspaces/

Technology Solutions provides information technology products and services for the administrative and business functions of Illinois State University. Through our Technology Support Center and our highly trained staff, Technology Solutions looks to improve the campus experience for all students, faculty, staff, and the rest of the campus community. https://techsolutions.illinoisstate.edu/

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent.
Any combination totaling one year (12 months) from the following categories:
a. progressively more responsible work experience in as an audio-visual technician or closely related profession
b. college course work which included Information Technology, IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
- 30 semester hours equals one year (12 months)
- 60 semester hours or associate degree equals 18 months
- 90 semester hours equals two years (24 months)
- Bachelor’s or higher degree equals three years (36 months)
At least one year (12 months) of work experience in the maintenance and installation of professional audio-visual systems.
Knowledge of all of the following:
a. Cable pulling, cable terminating, rack building, and installation practices used for professional audio-visual systems
b. Different types of audio and video signals and cabling used in professional audio-visual systems
c. Professional audio-visual systems integration, system controls, user interfaces, and computer systems
d. Professional audio-visual sub-systems such as lighting systems, electrical systems and signal management, control systems, computer systems, and audio-visual networking
e. Basic test equipment used for installing and troubleshooting professional audio-visual systems (video signal generator, audio signal generator, multimeter)
Skill in maintaining, installing, and operating electronic and electrical equipment
Ability to read plans and schematics
Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle
Mechanical ability
Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Excel and Word
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's degree (or equivalent military or vocational training/experience) in an electrical, electronics, or mechanical technology field
Experience with networking terminations
Experience with assigning network information to devices or setting up devices on a network
Knowledge of AQAV commissioning practices and procedures
Basic networking skills
Knowledge of or ability to learn the campus networking tools needed for network jack assignments and IP address assignments
AVIXA CTS certification
Experience with the support of Zoom and/or other web conferencing tools and hardware.

Salary

$24.62 - $29.48 per hour

Links

ISU Jobs Website

Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Kira Shelton
Phone Number	(309) 438-8311
Address
Comments	Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position. Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work experience portions. Please list all education and all jobs you have had. Do not leave gaps in employment. You must list all duties you performed in the job duties section (Phrases such as "See Resume" are not acceptable). Failure to follow any of these instructions may constitute an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are using college or university coursework to qualify for this position, then college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, a copy of your DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline. Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be emailed, faxed, or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: Email: kgshelt@ilstu.edu Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled. The final candidate for this position will be required to provide a copy of their valid U.S. driver's license. Human Resources will contact the final candidate at the appropriate time to obtain a copy of this document.