Multimedia Technician - General AV

Department:

Event and Conference Services

https://eventservices.umbc.edu/

Position Overview:

The General Audio Video Technician for Event & Conference Services (ECS) is focused on event execution and equipment management for a variety of campus events and is the main point of contact for Shop Control and Inventory Movement for the events that ECS executes.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $49,582 and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles.  Tuition remission is also available. 

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Responsibilities:

The General AV Technician will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the ECS Production shop for numerous university events, including but not limited to Student Culture Shows, University Meetings & Presentations, External Conferences, and more.

The General AV Technician will assist in evaluating current shop inventory and make recommendations for show deployment, future maintenance, replacement, and expansion.

The General AV Technician will assist in operating A/V technology such as sound, lighting, or video to lead students executing various campus events.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Multimedia Technology or related field.
• One year in the operation and maintenance of audio-visual or multimedia equipment.
• A valid Maryland drivers license, as well as the ability to drive a large cargo van and/or 16ft box truck.

Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of multimedia equipment; of basic media systems and facilities design. Skill in the operation and repair of multimedia equipment. Ability to lead and train subordinate personnel; to use personal computers; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to work over, under and around fixed equipment; to work in confined spaces; to lift and carry multimedia equipment.

Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a resume and one piece of design or engineering documentation such as a cue sheet, pack & pull list, signal flow, portfolio, or other show documentation.

Closing Date:

February 26, 2025

Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

• 14 Days of Annual Leave  (increases with years of service)
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement/Pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

Salary:

Pay Range 11 (minimum: $49,582 m