Audio Visual Technician

Education Requirement:
A Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of college education and related experience in instructional support may also serve to meet these minimum requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Professional installation (typically 0 months to 1 year) using varied installation and technology concepts including but not limited to cable pulling, cable terminating and soldering, mounting, wire and rack management, mechanical fabrication, and use of hand and power tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency with hand and basic power tools
• Demonstrated proficiency with consumer electronics (computers, A/V systems, networking, etc)
• Ability to routinely move and transport computer and audiovisual equipment up to 50 pounds
• Driver's License and ability to meet the University of Iowa Fleet Safety requirements (see website for info) https://uiowa.edu/riskmanagement/vehicle-use
• Ability to review and interpret schematic drawings for A/V installation
• Ability to review bid proposals and project budgets for A/V system integrations
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills including the ability to markup project documents, write and deliver clear instructions, and create work summaries.
• Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as part of a project team

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in terminating and testing Category 5e, 6, and 6a cables.
• Experience in terminating, running, and testing prewire or retrofit low voltage cables (SDI, coaxial, speaker, and control cable).
• Experience installing components of audiovisual architecture and infrastructure (mounting projectors and screens, installing LCD/LED screens, AV rack wiring, installing speakers).
• Experience performing troubleshooting on large enterprise A/V systems
• Proficiency with construction techniques and structured cabling
• Knowledge of Extron, Crestron, or similar audiovisual equipment
• Experience with computer networking and/or security
• Demonstrated ability to analyze needs and determine appropriate requirements for installation of audiovisual architecture and infrastructure

Additional Information:
All interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. P&S positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification. For questions or additional information, please contact Kim Kuebrich Yordi at kim-yordi@uiowa.edu. Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process.

There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for difference that represents our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.