AV Technician

Posting Number

STA00030PO26

Job Family

Information Technology

Job Function

AV Services

USC Market Title

AV Technician

Link to USC Market Title

Job Level

T1 - Technical Support

Business Title (Internal Title)

AV Technician

Campus

Aiken

Work County

Aiken

College/Division

USC Aiken College/Division Level

Department

AIK Instructional Services

State Pay Band

4

Approved Starting Salary

$37,735

Advertised Salary Range

$37,735 - $47,168

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Other Professional

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About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

AV Technician, Salary: $37,735 – $47,168 per year, USCA Instructional Services

Under the general supervision of the Director of Multimedia, the Audiovisual Technician provides comprehensive technical support for meeting space technologies, including classrooms, conference rooms, and other collaborative environments. This role is responsible for diagnosing and resolving AV problems through research and isolation, as well as providing immediate assistance for classroom technology emergencies and video teleconferencing requests. In addition to troubleshooting and repairing hardware and software issues, the technician follows all Technology Services Division processes for documentation and accountability. This position involves collaborating with system designers, programmers, and stakeholders to ensure systems meet user needs. Furthermore, the technician works closely with the engineering team on advanced troubleshooting and repairs for AV and computer technology across all campus learning spaces. Minimum requirements: Accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Preferred: Associates Degree in related field, or combination of education and 4 years' experience, Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certified. Application deadline: February 10, 2026. USCA is an AA/EOE. We strive to cultivate an environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of all individuals.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

Associates Degree in related field, or combination of education and 4 years' experience, Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certified.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Good customer service, analytical, organizational, and coordination skills to help support multiple ongoing meeting space technology projects and technical issues. Technical skills related to the administration of lecture capture, video conferencing systems and computer based video conferencing. The ability to work fluently in both Windows and Apple environments. Knowledge of the applications of current Crestron classroom audiovisual systems and a broad range of multimedia technology. Ability to quickly diagnose and or troubleshoot a technical issue related to meeting space technologies and immediately provide a fix or workaround to ensure no downtime. Strong troubleshooting skills and AV installation background.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Primarily responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving meeting space technology problems. Troubleshoots system and equipment malfunctions, with priority given to classroom support; installs new and/or replacement equipment following established classroom equipment and functionality standards.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

30

Job Duty

Provides timely classroom technology support by responding to equipment trouble calls and performing preventative maintenance as necessary.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20

Job Duty

Provides timely meeting space technology support by responding to equipment trouble calls and performing preventative maintenance as scheduled by the Director of Multimedia Services.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20

Job Duty

Provides enterprise video teleconferencing support for video conferencing endpoints.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

10

Job Duty

Assist with Projects assigned by the Director of Multimedia Services and coordinate the documentation of appropriate knowledge base articles and support articles with the IT Helpdesk.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

5

Job Duty

Provide supervision for student employees by managing schedules, duty assignments, and tracking labor hours.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

5

Job Duty

Attempt to provide assistance for the Office of Special Events if an audio/visual technology emergency issue cannot be resolved.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

5

Job Duty

Provides local support for the campus (except Housing) CATV distribution system, to include troubleshooting, basic maintenance, and coordination with system installer/programming provider and satellite TV contractors and vendors, as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive

No

Hazardous weather category

Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date

01/13/2026

Job Close Date

02/10/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

In addition to completing the online application, please also upload your resume and a separate cover letter.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by February 10, 2026.

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