Audio/Visual Technician
Company: Texas Southmost College
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary Responsible for implementation of technical
services, including events, audio-visual equipment, and relevant
facility operations at the College, including the TSC Performing
Arts Center, Jacob Brown Auditorium, SETB Lecture Ha. Oversees
events to ensure that equipment and facilities are properly used
within established operating procedures and contractual
obligations. Assists with use of the facility by campus and
community members for educational, cultural and public functions.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Operates, maintains and
safeguards the technical assets located at the TSC Performing Arts
Center, Jacob Brown Auditorium, SETB Lecture Hall, Oliveira Student
Services 2nd Floor open space and other campus locations, including
supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment,
and the use and maintenance of stage facilities. Determines the
necessary technical supports, such as lighting, sound, staging, and
special needs, necessary for events and performances presented at
the facility in advance of production dates. Assists with technical
matters for the set-up, maintenance, and operation of lighting and
sound systems for theatre, dance, music and other productions and
projects. Assists in the recording and production of college,
community and staff development activities through the use of
audio, visual, video and photographic equipment. Sets up and
operates video cameras, sound systems, lighting equipment, etc.
Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions; may make minor repairs to
audio, visual and video equipment or coordinate repairs with
vendors. Orients facility renters and visiting productions to
safety, technical characteristics and other areas of facility
operations; facilitates the use of the technical facilities by the
resident company and other engaged by or renting the facility.
Advises production managers, lighting and sound designers on the
technical specifications of the facility to ensure proper
implementation of approved technical designs. Monitors the
condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and rigging
equipment; arranges for the repair and replacement within budgetary
constraints; performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
Maintains inventory and requests specialized supplies. Assists in
evaluating capital purchase needs of technical equipment. Assists
in the development of standard operating procedures to ensure that
proper usage and safeguarding of facilities, assets and property of
the College. Contributes to the overall success of department by
performing all other essential duties and responsibilities as
assigned. May handle sensitive and extensive confidential
information. Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work
punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands
of the worksite. Completes duties and responsibilities in
compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines. Uses
interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties
and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the
supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and customers.
Completes all required training and professional development
sessions sponsored by Texas Southmost College ( TSC ). Supports the
values and institutional goals as defined in the College’s
Strategic Plan. Participates in the development of outcomes,
monitors assessment of those appropriate outcomes, and assists in
the development of plans of action for improvement based on the
assessment of those outcomes. Participates in the process for
systematic review and evaluation per the institutional
effectiveness model adopted by the College. Working hours may
include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline
requirements and special events. Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit;
use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must
frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
focus.
Keywords: Texas Southmost College, Temple , Audio/Visual Technician, Engineering , Austin, Texas
