Audio Visual Technician

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Reserve, schedule distribute, maintain, repair, and install college audio/visual equipment, peripherals, and related departmental systems at Tier I & II Level throughout the institution.

Configure, install, and demonstrate operation of departmental and classroom technology, including but not limited to instructor workstations, document cameras, data projectors, flat panel displays, sound reinforcement systems, and digital presentation systems.

Support integration of technology into instruction through in-classroom troubleshooting and customer service.

Perform all work with strong attention to detail, and consistent quality.

* Provide Tier I & Tier II trouble call support, including ad hoc user instruction and equipment hotswap.

* Provide direct support to campus wide hardware integration projects.

* Provide direct support to campus wide firmware revision, and control system update projects.

* Provide direct support to campus wide inventory projects.

* Receive and process requests to determine client needs, make informed recommendations for appropriate equipment, and accurately enter reservations to the AV computer database.

* Process, track, and deliver equipment and services to college Faculty, Staff, and spaces as appropriate.

* Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot electronic and mechanical problems with audio, video, and multimedia projection equipment, maintain records of such activities.

* Instruct and interact with patrons on correct operation of AV equipment, control systems, presentation software, data projectors and other peripherals; diagnosing and solving problems as required.

* Complete ongoing industry-standard professional development and secure appropriate certifications, including AVIXA Certification - Basics of AV within the first 120 days of employment.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

* Relevant background or education in instructional technology, audio-visual systems, or multimedia systems.

* Ability to communicate and interact effectively with clientele of varying technical ability to determine needs and resolve AV equipment related problems.

* Excellent, organizational, and communications skills.

* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

* Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.

Occasional heavy lifting

Climbing onto ladders

Occasional travel to other HCC sites

Exposure to fumes and chemicals used in repair and cleaning and soldering tools

Close contact with 110-volt electrical devices and high temperature components

Occasional Schedule Modifications required

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.