AV Tech/General Maintenance

Job Title

AV Tech/General Maintenance

Job Description Summary

The Audio-Visual Technician position is vital to the success of everyday technology in the building. The Audio-Visual Technician sets up, tests, operates, assesses, and repairs equipment used throughout the campus. The Audio-Visual Technician will also provide technical assistance and support during events as requested or as needed. It is important that the Audio-Visual Technician be familiar with the building, its equipment, and services plus the day-to-day schedule of events.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up/remove room setups and change room arrangements, including tables and chairs in accordance with the schedule of events.
• Ensure setup and takedown of A/V equipment is completed for all events.
• Install and maintain audio visual equipment including display devices, projectors, televisions, camera systems, video teleconferencing systems, microphones, and speakers.
• Provide excellent equipment services to meet client expectations.
• Perform equipment storage and transportation activities in a safe and secure manner.
• Perform inventory management of equipment, wirings, and accessories to avoid any shortages.
• Setup and operate audio visual equipment for trainings, presentations, meetings, and conferences.
• Perform equipment additions, removals, repairs, replacements, and inspections.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Assemble and disassemble audio visual equipment as needed.
• Test equipment to ensure they are in good and safe working conditions.
• Prioritize and complete work orders accurately and timely through a CMMS system.
• Maintain the work room and storeroom to be clean, safe, and organized.
• Attend and/or participate in safety training per C&W SERVICES policy.
• Utilize and have a general understanding of national and local codes for equipment repair. Perform all work in accordance with OSHA, state and municipal requirements and C&W SERVICES safety policies.
• Perform quality work and regularly communicate repair status of devices and systems to supervisor/Manager.
• Must be able to work with informal and formal teams, with other employees and customer representatives from various departments while always demonstrating a professional demeanor.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned by supervisor/Manager in response to the needs of the client.
• Responsible for participating, seeking, and coordinating training and continued professional development in the areas of advancing technology, safety, and general skill improvement.
• Available for ON CALL duty on nights, weekends, and holidays to address emergencies
• Possible flexible hours to accommodate client needs.
• Supports the MAC Team and Engineering Team in other Facilities related tasks when there is downtime.  A/V tasks and events will take priority above anything else.

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Good general working knowledge of all trades
• Proven mechanical ability and aptitude.
• Good computer skills are required, operating knowledge, and troubleshooting of audio-visual equipment and accessories
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Understands business implications and decisions
• Conserves organizational resources
• 2-5 years related experience and/or training at a semi-skilled level of experience of general maintenance in a commercial facility setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished by supervisor/Manager in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Increase knowledge and operation of specialized equipment through study of all manufacturer manuals and installer instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities during a normal workday: stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb or balance, talk, hear, and smell.
• Must be able to lift (up to) 50 pounds 1/3 of time at work.
• Must have the following vision requirement: close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to perform duties under the following environmental conditions; Work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places with potential exposure to work environments containing fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold and heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock and occasional loud noise.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative⋠Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative⋠Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.