Systems Technician

Why Work at BYU At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the  University's Mission : "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career. Belonging Statement United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts  across  the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Employment Requirements Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU. In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards . Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Equal Opportunity Brigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status. Systems Technician The AV systems technician will use a documented audio-visual system design to integrate a turn-key, fully functional AV system. This includes the physical installation of equipment, cable pulls, terminations, troubleshooting, equipment configuration and quality assurance activities. The systems technician leads a crew of student technicians, providing technical training and leadership to inexperienced workers. The technician also performs on-call problem resolution. What you will be doing in this position Installation Physical installation of AV system components (projectors, TV's, racks, equipment, etc.): Understand and execute proper installation methods, following local codes and safety guidelines. Know and properly use installation tools. Connect devices together: Understand the different signal types, wire types and terminations. Configure & program AV devices. Provide quality assurance activities that ensure that the installed system is functioning as designed. Field Engineering: using best practices, codes, and industry standards, determine pathways, mounting methods, project and site logistics, etc. Supervision, Coaching, and Leadership Lead assigned student technicians in AV install. Provide on-the-job training for student technicians. Collaborate and work with other full-time technicians. Participate in and on occasion, lead team training. Manage Projects Project fulfillment: understand the scope, requirements and intended user experience of a project and then install the project according to those requirements. Coordinate with other trades when needed. System diagnostics and fault resolution On call: respond to customer calls, both remotely and in person, to resolve problems with campus AV systems (technical problems and user error). Repair AV systems: identify and correct problems in a non-functioning AV system. Professional Development and Training Participate in on-the-job learning opportunities. Take online and in-person courses in audio visual technology, methods and processes. What qualifies you for this role This position provides an opportunity for people of varying levels of skill. If you have a lot of education, experience, and skill, we’ll compensate you accordingly. If you are early in your career, this could be a great opportunity for you, too. Different levels of pay are assigned by the hiring department depending on experience/education/skills and business needs. Level 50: 1 year of related experience. ($25.00-$32.50) Level 51: 2-3 years of experience or equivalent combination of related training/education & experience. ($28.25-$36.25) Level 52: 4 years of experience or equivalent combination of related training/education & experience. ($31.25-$40.50) Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications: Technical Skills Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain audio, video, and integrated AV systems Set up and operate sound reinforcement systems, microphones, mixers, amplifiers, and speakers Install and maintain video displays, projectors, video walls, and presentation systems Configure and support AV control systems and signal distribution equipment Knowledge of analog and digital audio/video signal flow Structured cabling installation and termination (CAT5e, CAT6, fiber optic, HDMI, SDI, and related AV cabling) Utilization of AV testing, calibration, and diagnostic equipment Basic networking concepts for AV-over-IP systems (wired and wireless) Reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and system diagrams Audio Visual Systems Knowledge Audio and video transmission methods, standards, and protocols Digital signal processing (DSP) concepts Video confe