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Form of workLocation: Smyrna, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 270613
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The role of the Audio/Visual Information Technology Support Professional I is to provide direct assistance to staff and faculty in the classroom and/or meeting rooms, set up/maintain educational technology infrastructure, support technology projects and make sure the classroom or meeting room technology is functional for large venue events. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: unit AV equipment users, unit technical staff, contractors and vendors. This position typically will advise and counsel: unit AV equipment users. This position will supervise: NA
ResponsibilitiesJob Duty 1 -
Investigate and resolve entry level audio-visual problems in classrooms or conference rooms, to include wiring and signal distribution problems dealing with switching and/or routing and video resolution and/or scaling
Job Duty 2 -
Identify individual component failures and replace computer, audio, video or control system components
Job Duty 3 -
Install and maintain projectors, wiring, signal distribution amplifiers and audio or video switchers
Job Duty 4 -
Monitor customer requests, analyze, repair and document resolution details or escalate problems to the next level
Job Duty 5 -
Provide technical and training support to users
Job Duty 6 -
Provide basic computer and/or Mac support to users of classroom technology
Job Duty 7 -
Understand cable standards (e.g. EIA/TIA standard) and interpret cabling topologies
Job Duty 8 -
Monitor equipment-related activity and movement to support successful periodic inventory cycles
Job Duty 9 -
Coordinate installation of equipment for new or renovated classrooms or conference rooms
Job Duty 10 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Educational Requirements
Associate's Degree, Technical Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Required Qualifications
Overnight travel requrofed for project delivery; flexibility in on-site daily service delivery hours (due to client shift schedules, project requrofements).
Required Experience
Two to three years of job related experience
Salary Range: $24.67 - $33.56
Location: Atlanta, GA
Job Grade: I3
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), Extron Audio Visual Associate (EAVA), or Crestron Certification
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Experience
Three years of job related experience
8570 IAT Level II Certification (Usually CompTIA Security+ Certification)
Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesSKILLS
This job requires basic to intermediate knowledge in electronics and engineering support as related to audio/visual equipment and components; basic to intermediate skills in the installation of electronic equipment; preparing and reading printouts, drawings, and soldering techniques are required Effective Communication skills (verbal and written) are also required.
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
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All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our University¿s work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will travel
This position does require security clearance.
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening
