Multimedia Engineer I at University of Houston - Downtown

Posted in General Business about 18 hours ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, Texas





Job Description:

This position is 100% on campus

Hourly Rate: $19.20/hr. or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education 

JOB SUMMARY

The Multimedia Engineer I provides multimedia support to all campus users relating to everyday equipment use, and for university events.

DUTIES


  • Sets up equipment for everyday use on campus and for major events

  • Coordinates event needs with relevant departments on campus as required

  • Sets up and hosts webinars

  • Troubleshoots, performs preventative maintenance and repairs A/V equipment in classrooms and at event locations

  • Trains instructors on the usage of media in presentation rooms, web control rooms, and lecture halls; assists faculty, staff, and private organizations with planning, training, and operating media equipment and technologies

  • Maintains effective communication with other departments as necessary to provide the best customer service for faculty, staff, and vendors

  • Maintains an inventory of all equipment

MARGINAL DUTIES


  • Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports:


  • None

Delegation of Work:


  • N/A

Supervision Given:


  • N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:


  • General knowledge of meeting and or classroom technology equipment and its operation

  • Understanding of the basic multimedia requirements of events

Skills:


  • Good general technical skills, including proficiency in using webinar platforms

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills

Abilities:


  • Ability to learn to operate equipment quickly

  • Ability to train others

  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment

  • Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primary Work Location:



  • Works in some or all of the following areas: an office environment, technology server room, science laboratory, classroom, training room, auditorium, outdoor areas, library, music room, theatre



Physical Demands:


  • Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment, which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements. Work involves occasional exposure to elements, such as adverse weather conditions, extreme temperatures, dirt, and dust

  • Position requires maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and walking, as well as for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping, climbing, and frequent reaching. May, on rare occasions, be required to work in a confined space or in a high, dangerous place

  • May, on rare occasions be exposed to the risk of electric shock. May occasionally be exposed to the loud noise of speakers

  • Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors

  • Must have the ability to move items of up to 100lbs

  • Occasionally required to work evenings and weekends to provide support at events

EEO/AA

Required Education:


  • Associate's degree or 60 hours of relevant college coursework

Required Experience:


  • Minimum of six (6) months of related job experience

License/Certification:


  • None required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


 


  • None





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