MULTIMEDIA TECHNICIAN
Filing Deadline: February 15, 2008
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
- Perform skilled installation, maintenance, repair and distribution of a wide variety of audio-visual and related electronic equipment; including televisions, VCRs, video cameras, digital cameras, television signal distribution equipment, microfilm readers, overhead projectors, video on demand system, computers, projection and presentation systems. LCDs, plasma screens, videoconferencing equipment, sound systems, tape recorders and other related audio-visual equipment..
- Coordinate and set-up operation of equipment related to the delivery satellite downlinks, webinars, teleconferences and record video cable-casts and satellite following established procedures.
- Schedule, deliver, set-up and pick up a variety of audio-visual and electronic equipment for instructional and non-instructional use; coordinate and maintain a reservation schedule for audio visual and electrnic equipment requests.
- Video record classes including seminars, lectures, special events and sports events as needed.
- Work from schematics, technical manuals and other related resources to perform repairs; calibrate equipment; perform routine safety inspections.
- Oversee audio visual and multimedia repairs for vendors.
- Serve as lead for Library/LRC regarding installations, configurations, maintenance and repairs of audio visual equipment and other electronic technologies and coordinate with the Adminstrative Information Systems (AIS) department and the library/LRC as required. Help maintain and configure computers and printers, as it applies to audio and video technology, within the LRC.
- Monitor and support a full range of audio visual set ups and multi site set ups of video conferencing systems including integrating service of multiple distance learning classrooms; troubleshoot, maintain and perform repairs to teleconferencing technologies as required.
- Instruct and assist faculty, staff and administrators/managers in the use and care of audio-visual and related electronic equipment including those in computer presentations, distance learning, videoconferencing rooms, and smart classrooms.
- Develop, coordinate and implement a comprehensive maintenance schedule for audio visual and related electronic equipment including those used in the libary; perform annual and routine cleaning, maintenance and repairs on audio visual and electronic equipment; ensure that all equipment is maintained in proper working order; maintain related service and repair records.
- Organize and maintain records of equipment inventories and documentation and maintain inventory of parts, lamps and other audio visual supplies and order as needed.
- Plan the day to day operation of Audio Visual Services; evaluate, recommend and prepare policies and procedures for approval by the assigned manager; assist in the prepartion of the audio visual budget; prepare recommendations and justifications; train, schedule and provide work direction to student workers.
- Conduct the necessary research and make recommendations for new technology and equipment and determine best utilization of media technology to serve district's needs; coordinate and work with audio visual and multimedia equipment vendors and installers.
- Provide appropriate reports and statistics regarding usage and operations of the department.
- Comply with copyright law and "Fair Use" guidelines as they apply to recording, duplication and presentation of media programs and materials requested for instructional use.
- Attend seminars, courses and training workshops to remain current on the state-of the-art libary and classroom technologies as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain user documentation and maintain a web presence for operation of audio-visual and computer presentation equipment.
- Provide back-up assistance including desk assignment and operation of the video-on-demand technologies when required.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS*
- Any combination equivalent to: An associate's degree in electronics or closely related field.
- Two years of technician-level experience in performing complex repairs of electronics and computer equipment.
- A valid California drivers license.
* Meeting minimum qualifications does not assure any candidate an interview.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Regular, full-time, 12 months per year classified position. Starting: $3,945/month. Salary range: $3,945 to $4,792 per month (5 steps). District-assisted health and welfare coverage for employee and dependents includes medical, dental, and vision. District assisted life, accident and income protection insurance is provided for the employee only. Must become a member of the California School Employees Association (CSEA) and the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). The District pays the classified employee’s contribution to PERS. Hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
All offers of employment are contingent upon approval by the Board of Trustees, receipt of official transcripts verifying the degree stipulated under the minimum qualifications section, employment verification, and any other pertinent documentation.
Individual selected is required to be fingerprinted and must submit to a tuberculosis examination.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All applicants must provide the following items in order to be considered in the initial screening:
ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED WILL BE
FORWARDED TO SELECTION COMMITTEE
It is the applicant's responsibility to be sure that all required materials are in the Human Resources office by 4:30 p.m. on the filing deadline (2/15/08). Submit all application materials together. Applicants submitting incomplete application packets cannot be considered. Postmarks will not be accepted.
All documents included in your application file become the property of the college and will not be returned. Your file for this opening will not be considered for future openings.
