Sound & Lighting Technician

This full-time (40 hours/week) position is responsible for supporting all university functions such as conferences, events, meetings, worship services, and activities with sound, lighting, and audio/visual technical support.

Primary Duties

1. Support the set up, operation and tear down of all sound, lighting, and audio visual technical requirements for all university functions and events on campus.
2. Troubleshoot and resolve all technical difficulties experienced during an event in a timely and efficient manner.
3. Monitor the safety and upkeep of all technical areas, facilities, and equipment on campus. Service, maintain, and make minor repairs on equipment. Keep a record of issues and resolutions that occur.
4. Organize multiple storage areas and monitor inventory.
5. Work with student technicians to train and assist them to develop their technical skills. Maintain a training log that shows which students have been trained in which spaces.
6. Plan and write event descriptions for all chapel services, student leadership events including SAB, live music events, Coffee House events, and music department events as assigned by Technical Coordinator.
7. Run the technical aspects of all chapel services.
8. Maintain an up to date file of all current and upcoming event descriptions.
9. Review event descriptions and communicate with the Coordinator so that Coordinator can make changes to the schedule as needed.
10. Take primary lead to handle questions related to audio, video, and event lighting on campus.
11. Assist with the coordination of sound, lighting, stage and audio visual technology for external groups during the summer conference season.
12. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Secondary Duties

Additional duties as assigned

Education Required

High School diploma

Education Preferred

Bachelor's degree

Experience Required

Substantial experience in the operation of complex sound,lighting and video systems. Demonstrated work experience in Customer Service.

Experience Preferred

Two years as a sound engineer, lighting or sound design, or related position in a professional, academic, or house of worship environment.

Skills, Characteristics Required

• Good oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate successfully across departments and with various constituencies, including external contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and other departments
• Rigorous attention to detailSolid organizational skills, including time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilitiesAbility to work independentlyability to work well under pressureDemonstrate commitment to the job and strong work ethicKnowledge of sound, lighting and video equipment technologyKnowledge of electricity and electrical components, ability to solder and repair cablesStrong customer service skillsability to quickly lean and adapt to new equipment

Special Working Conditions

Ability to perform physical labor and lift 50 lbs. or more when required; ability to ascend stairs and ladders; ability to work from heights. The position requires stamina to stand for long periods of time.This position requires frequent evening and weekend work.

Driving Requirements

Must have valid drivers license and insurance. This position may require the occasional operation of university vehicles.