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General Summary
The AV Technician will perform maintenance and installation of audiovisual classroom systems. The work also consists of assisting higher level technicians with the setting up and commissioning of audiovisual classroom systems.

Additional Information
Learning Spaces and Audio/Visual Technologies is responsible for the maintenance and operational support of the instructional technology in the 198 "general-use" classrooms as well as the 166 "departmental" classrooms across campus.

Learning Spaces and Audio/Visual Technologies also provides demonstrations and training on the use of instructional technology in the classrooms.

In addition, Learning Spaces and Audio/Visual Technologies provides design, installation and technical support for colleges, departments, and service units looking to install advanced technology in classrooms and other settings.
https://academictechnologies.illinoisstate.edu/learningspaces/

Technology Solutions provides information technology products and services for the administrative and business functions of Illinois State University. Through our Technology Support Center and our highly trained staff, Technology Solutions looks to improve the campus experience for all students, faculty, staff, and the rest of the campus community.
https://techsolutions.illinoisstate.edu/

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. High school graduation or equivalent

2. Any combination totaling one (1) year from the following categories:
a. progressively more responsible work experience in an Information Technology (IT) related profession
b. college course work which included Information Technology (IT), or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
- 60 semester hours or associate degree equals one (1) year

3. Minimum of 3 years work experience in the maintenance and installation of professional audio-visual systems.

4. Knowledge of all of the following:
a. Cable pulling, cable terminating, rack building, and installation practices used for professional audio-visual systems
b. Different types of audio and video signals and cabling used in professional audio-visual systems
c. Professional audio-visual systems integration, system controls, user interfaces, and computer systems
d. Professional audio-visual sub-systems such as lighting systems, electrical systems and signal management, control systems, computer systems, and audio-visual networking
e. Basic test equipment used for installing and troubleshooting professional audio-visual systems (video signal generator, audio signal generator, multimeter)

5. Skill in maintaining, installing, and operating electronic and electrical equipment

6. Ability to read plans and schematics

7. Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle

8. Mechanical ability

9. Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Excel and Word

Desired Qualifications
1. Associates degree (or equivalent military or vocational training/experience) in an electrical, electronics, or mechanical technology field

2. Experience with networking terminations

3. Experience with assigning network information to devices or setting up devices on a network

4. Knowledge of AQAV commissioning practices and procedures

5. Basic networking skills

6. Knowledge or ability to learn the campus networking tools needed for network jack assignments and IP address assignments

7. AVIXA CTS certification

Salary

$20.52 - $28.21 per hour

Links

ISU Jobs Website

Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Kira Shelton
Phone Number	309-438-8311
Address
Comments	Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work experience portions. Please list all education and all jobs you have had. Do not leave gaps in employment. You must list all duties you performed in the job duties section (Phrases such as "See Resume" are not acceptable). Failure to follow any of these instructions may constitute an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are using college or university coursework to qualify for this position, then college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, a copy of your DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline. Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled. The final candidate for this position will be required to provide a copy of their valid U.S. driver's license. Human Resources will contact the final candidate at the appropriate time to obtain a copy of this document.