General Statement

The Audiovisual Equipment Technician I is responsible for the general support of audiovisual technology used at the college. This includes set up of equipment for classroom and event usage; preventive maintenance and minor repairs; operating audiovisual equipment; scheduling the use of audiovisual equipment; requisitioning supplies; and performing related work as required.

Supervision Received

Reports to the Media Supervisor and the Director of IT Services.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises part-time media assistants, co-op students and work study students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates audiovisual/multimedia equipment such as projectors, TV/DVD, speakers, microphones, amplifiers and sound mixers for classes and presentations.
• Install audiovisual/multimedia equipment to classrooms and meeting rooms.
• Video record and photograph events and presentations.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repair of audiovisual equipment and decides if equipment should be repaired or replaced.
• Support AV needs of QCC satellite locations and off campus QCC events.
• Maintains a schedule for the use and maintenance of equipment.
• Gives instructions on the use, maintenance and repair of audiovisual equipment and methods for making audiovisual presentations or productions.
• Contacts vendors to arrange for calibration or repair of equipment.
• Duplicates/Converts both audio and video media.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Actively supports the teaching and learning process; practicing honesty and integrity in and out of the classroom; strives to create and support a student-centered environment while fostering academic innovation and excellence.
• Works actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork. Respects the function of dissent in an academic institution while advancing a collegial atmosphere of campus collaboration.
• Embraces the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and supports the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
• Provides flexible, responsive, and high-quality service to all, be they students, community, or staff, and continuously assessing processes and procedures and revising accordingly.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical experience in the repair and/or maintenance of audiovisual equipment including projectors, tape recorders, videotape devices, phonographic equipment, etc. or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate's or higher degree with a major in electronics or electrical engineering may be substituted for the required experience.*

II. A diploma or certificate from a recognized trade or technical school above the high school level with a major in electronics or electricity may be substituted for the required experience.*

• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

• Experience using and operating audiovisual/multimedia equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Operating Systems and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with capturing/editing video and/or photo.
• Customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher degree
• Experience in an academic environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Quinsigamond Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Quinsigamond Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core values at Quinsigamond Community College. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Every member on our college campus enriches our diversity. We support inclusion and are dedicated to ensuring equity in access to opportunities.

Quinsigamond Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Candidates for employment should be aware that Quinsigamond Community College faculty and staff are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Accordingly, initial employment is dependent upon receipt and verification of full vaccination status records; details of how to fulfill vaccine record verification requirements will be provided during the hire and onboarding process.

QCC requires all students, faculty and staff to be compliant with our vaccination policy. For addition information on COVID19, please visit: https://www.qcc.edu/HealthySafeCampus

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.