Multi-Media Engineer II
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Technology Learning Services
Department: Technology Learning Services
Salary: $47,731- $52,000
Description:
Job Summary
The Multimedia Engineer II provides multimedia support to all campus users relating to everyday equipment use, and for university events.
Duties
- Schedules equipment requests, verifying that all reservations are sent out to the classrooms
- Sets up equipment for everyday use on campus and for major events
- Coordinates event needs with relevant departments on campus as required
- Troubleshoots, performs preventative maintenance, and repairs A/V equipment in classrooms and at event locations
- Trains instructors on the usage of media in presentation rooms, web control rooms, and lecture halls; assists faculty, staff, and private organizations with planning, training, and operating media equipment and technologies
- Maintains effective communication with other departments as necessary to provide the best customer service for faculty, staff, and vendors
Marginal Duties
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports:
Delegation of Work:
- Occasionally assigns work to subordinate(s)
Supervision Given:
- May train and counsel subordinate(s)
- May provide feedback to a supervisor regarding other employees' performance, but does not make hiring and dismissal recommendations
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of audio and video systems and lighting, and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practices
Skills:
- Good general technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Abilities:
- Ability to train others
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment
- Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
Work Location and Physical Demands
Primary Work Location:
- Works in some or all of the following areas: an office environment, technology server room, science laboratory, classroom, training room, auditorium, outdoor areas, library, music room, theatre
Physical Demands:
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements. Work involves occasional exposure to elements, such as adverse weather conditions, extreme temperatures, dirt, and dust
- Position requires maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and walking, as well as for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping, climbing, and frequent reaching
- May, on rare occasions, be required to work in a confined space or in a high, dangerous place. May, on rare occasions be exposed to the risk of electric shock
- May occasionally be exposed to the loud noise of speakers. Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
- Must have the ability to move items of up to 100lbs
- May be asked to respond to problems or provide service after hours. Expected to carry and respond to cell phone at all times
Qualifications
Required Education:
- Associate's degree in media technology or related field, or 60 hours of relevant college coursework
- Experience in lieu of education
Required Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience
- Education in lieu of experience
License/Certification:
- Must maintain a valid, current driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.