Multimedia Technician

We are seeking a
Multimedia Technician
who will provide support for classroom technology, audio/visual equipment, applications, products or services, and assists faculty, staff, and students experiencing procedural or operating difficulty by investigating equipment and software problems, resolving issues directly. This role requires a motivated team player who is organized and focused on providing an excellent customer service experience for clients. Attention to detail, customer service focus and positive work ethic a must. Must be able to work flexible hours, including some evenings, weekends, and overtime.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Classroom Technology & Multimedia Support

• Provides audio/visual and collaborative technologies support to clients, responding to telephone calls, emails, and personnel requests for technical support.
• Records, prioritizes, and tracks all assigned help calls and documents work efforts in a ticketing system.
• Ensures timely attention to requests to meet service SLAs in keeping with departmental processes.
• Diagnoses problems through discussions with clients.
• Simulates or recreates technical issues to resolve operating difficulties.
• Identifies, research, documents, and resolves incidents.
• Performs troubleshooting of podium A/V devices, room control systems, microphones, projectors, audio recording units, and other related equipment in classroom and special event environments.
• Assesses damage to or loss of equipment, keeping the supervisor informed of same.
• Performs A/V equipment set-ups and strikes in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring that equipment is correctly configured and operating properly for the event.
• Supports live and pre-recorded productions for special event webcasts in a variety of locations throughout the school.
• Assists clients in the best use of A/V technology to deliver presentations.
• Provides basic instruction/training for students, faculty, and staff on the use of A/V equipment and resources.
• Updates internal support documentation and contributes to the development of client help documentation.
• Participates in the installation, maintenance, and storage of equipment.
• Updates and maintains equipment inventory.
• Coordinates with the Multimedia Specialist to arrange hardware warranty repairs.
• Reports to supervisor to arrange the timely ordering of necessary A/V consumable supplies.
• Provides feedback on the replacement of equipment and upgrades, where applicable.
• Performs testing and quality assurance on presentation computer systems, A/V systems, and virtual conferencing software.
• Actively keeps abreast of A/V technologies and practices in use outside of the School of Public Health.
• Applies professional business and technical support concepts to provide support, consultation, and training for clients based on established departmental guidelines.
• Prioritizes and manages multiple tasks and deadlines with supervision.
• Properly escalates issues to other teams and works to resolve more complex problems with supervisory guidance.

Client Computer Support

• Diagnoses, analyzes, and documents Level 1 computer hardware and standard software issues (email, web browsers, etc.)
• Installs computer monitors and peripheral devices (keyboards, mice, webcams, etc.)
• Installs software and assists with license tracking.
• Troubleshoots basic user