USC Auxiliary Services, one of the largest divisions at The University of Southern California, is focused on making a difference for over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and guests who visit our campuses each day. Through our innovative services, our six central business units (USC Bookstores, USC Hospitality, USC Housing, USC Transportation, the USC Hotel and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) collectively create the best USC experience for future leaders, scientists, filmmakers, engineers, and doctors alike. Auxiliary Services works tirelessly to welcome all visitors into the Trojan family.
From fine dining restaurants to residential dining,USC Hospitalityserves over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, and staff, as well as our many visitors. Hospitality is one of the six core business units that comprise USC Auxiliary Services and one of the largest employers on campus. The team at USC Hospitality is led by innovative executive chefs and directors who strive every day to craft nourishing and wholesome alternatives for our hungry Trojan Family and our guests. We are driven to succeed by our commitment to uphold our unifying values.
We are seeking an Audio-Visual Technician I to join our rapidly growing team.
The Opportunity:
Our team puts exceptional quality and dedicated customer service first and foremost in our daily work. We ensure that all of our events, meetings, and celebrations are planned and executed in the spirit of Trojan excellence. As the AV Technician I, you will coordinate and provide audio-visual services for our guests, as well as assisting them with any immediate issues. Working efficiently and effectively under pressure will be essential as you assist with many events in various venues across campus.
The Accountabilities:
Assist with providing audio-visual technical services to faculty, students, and staff for special events and/or instructional purposes. Assist with operation, maintenance, and minor repairs of audio-visual equipment.
Install and set up audio-visual equipment as required. Assist senior level audiovisual technicians with troubleshooting problems during equipment operation and make necessary modifications.
Comply with security and safety standards of all equipment.
Provide assistance with monitoring and maintaining inventory records of audiovisual equipment.
Assist with operation and maintenance of one or more stages/ facilities in a school or department. Provide assistance with maintaining stages/facilities in orderly, operable condition.
May assist with scheduling, coordinating, and planning equipment services, orders, and repairs of all equipment with end users to meet specific needs.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
The Qualifiers:
Education: High School Diploma.
Experience: 6 -12 months.
Expertise:
Knowledge of and experience with audio-visual equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Presents oneself professionally, in line with higher education environment.
Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment. For more information please visit thepolicy website.
In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.
What We Prefer:
Associate’s Degree.
Specialized or technical training.
Ability to oversee student, temporary, and/or resource workers.
The Trojan Family Rewards:
We pride ourselves in creating the BEST USC EXPERIENCE, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families. For more information please visit http://benefits.usc.edu.
This support advocates employee well-being. As members of the Trojan family, employees are connected by the traditions and history that make us proud to be Trojans!
As an equal opportunity employer, USC values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. The work culture thrives on mutual respect, trust, and synergy amongst all of its members.
USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one? Join us!
FIGHT ON!
The hourly rate range for this position is $25.93 - $30.00. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.
Minimum Education: High school or equivalent
Minimum Experience: 6 - 12 months
Minimum Field of Expertise: General knowledge of and experience with audio-visual and multi-media equipment. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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