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University of Missouri-Kansas City · 1 day ago

AV Installation Service Technician, UMKC Information Services, 35185

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20/hr - $26/hr

2+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking an AV Installation Service Technician to support multiple academic units with technical assistance for classes, meetings, and events. The role involves installation and maintenance of AV systems, troubleshooting equipment, and providing excellent customer service to faculty, staff, and students.

E-LearningEducationTraining

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Installation, maintenance, and operation of AV systems

Instructing Students, Faculty, Staff and the public on the safe and proper use of AV equipment

Troubleshoot, repair, maintain and adjust audiovisual equipment including projectors, document cameras, microphones, public address systems and speakers

Assisting and supervising repairs completed by internal or external technicians

Participating in projects that are not necessarily in job parameters (i.e. video production, lectern computer maintenance, etc.)

Operate specialized Technician-assisted classroom and laboratory technology

Inspect classroom audiovisual equipment regularly and perform preventative maintenance to ensure system functionality

Communicate progress on technology issues and resolutions to faculty, staff and students

Assist faculty, staff and students on the use of audiovisual equipment and systems

Assist full-time AV staff with the development of documentation on the usage of audiovisual equipment and systems

AV equipment inventory management

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

AV systems installationAV equipment troubleshootingSound engineeringZoomMicrosoft TeamsCustomer serviceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of related work experience including experience with projection, sound engineering, live event support (audiovisual), control systems and related audiovisual technologies

Knowledge of the principles of electronics, ability to make repairs on audiovisual equipment, and operate equipment

Ability to operate and instruct others in the operation of audiovisual equipment

Superior non-verbal, oral, and written communication skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with Zoom and Microsoft Teams

Good organizational/prioritization skills

Ability to explain complex information and technologies in simple terms

Preferred

Bachelor's degree

Previous experience with Audio Visual equipment and systems

Lift or maneuver 75 lb. with or without reasonable accommodation and team lift up to 150 lb

Valid Drivers License

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.

Founded in 1929

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.umkc.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

University of Missouri-Kansas City has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (32)

2024 (29)

2023 (25)

2022 (23)

2021 (11)

2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$3.4M

Key Investors

US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology

2023-11-09Grant· $2M

2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M

2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M