Oklahoma Memorial Union A/V Tech

Performs technical work related to the construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of electronic equipment and instruments within the Oklahoma Memorial Union.

Typical Functions May Include:

• Operating A/V equipment
• Providing lighting and sound for all events hosted in the OMU including Meacham auditorium.
• Operating, maintaining, repairing, and making adjustments to electronic equipment and instruments
• Setup/takedown of equipment for events
• Repair and maintenance of equipment
• Contacting outside vendors to locate needed materials
• Advising on use, limitations, design and construction of instruments and equipment
• Operating electronic equipment as needed during repair and construction
• Evaluating various types of equipment by performing quality control tests
• Modifying existing equipment to meet specialized needs Preparing preliminary cost estimates, design cost estimates and modification cost estimates
• May supervise other employees in the completion of similar tasks
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Required Education:  High school diploma, GED, or Trade School Certificate, AND: 

• 12 months experience in general electronics.

Skills:

• Composes correspondence
• Performs routine computations requiring knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and/or percentages
• May train employees on the use of specialized equipment

Special Requirements:

• May perform shift work
• May require driving, valid Oklahoma driver’s license, certification in a specified field or some overnight travel; may have constant exposure to loud noises
• May be required to stoop, bend, carry, and/ or lift up to 50 pounds
• May have vision requirements for color-coded wires, lines, and other electrical equipment
• May be required to climb ladders, crawl into attics or under buildings while pushing/pulling equipment
• May be exposed to extreme temperature changes
• May run errands or deliver equipment to various offices on/off campus.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing .

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