Job Description
Req Id:  33806
Job Title:  AV Technician, Senior
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

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The Senior Audio/Visual Aids Technician will be responsible for leading the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and operation of audio-visual equipment and its infrastructure for classroom and meeting spaces. This position will share in the responsibility for service parts inventory and service documentation.  Responsible for training student employees and act as functional supervisor during field installations and setups for more junior level AV Techs and students.

 

About Us:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. 

 

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience Needed:

  • High School Degree or High School Equivalency (HSE)
  • Four (4) years of audio visual, IT, or related experience
  • Experience with troubleshooting and repair of a wide range of audio-visual related equipment

 

Preferred: 

  • Associates degree in related field. Electronics technical school, two-years of EET, military electronics school certificates a plus
  • Experience with computer presentation setup, software, data projection systems and basic data network very desirable


Skills Needed:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of AV equipment 
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide range of AV equipment 
  • Must demonstrate excellent service attitude and be able to interact with faculty, staff, and students in an appropriate ‎manner 
  • Knowledge of Windows/Mac operating systems and Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of computer ‎networks
  • Ability to:
    • work under constant time constraints
    • read or learn to read schematics and interpret technical manuals
    • work independently or in a team setting
       

Additional Information:

  • Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility:  Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
  • Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
     

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 3

  • Pay Band S050
  • Job Code#20003967

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php 
 

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

 

EOE / AA

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

Posting Start Date:  9/9/24