Towson University · 9 hours ago
Senior Event Technician
Towson, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yr
1+ years expTowson University is a distinguished public university located north of Baltimore, known for its commitment to the intellectual and personal growth of its community. The Senior Event Technician is responsible for the setup, operation, and load out of audio/visual equipment for events on campus, ensuring exceptional customer service and technical support during various university events.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the proper setup, operation, and breakdown of audio/visual equipment; using independent judgment, assists in determining the best equipment to do the job
Assists in the administrative processes of inputting technical work orders, estimates of expense, and coordination of student payroll; delivers event related audio/visual equipment to various locations on campus using authorized university vehicles including all-terrain vehicle, pickup truck, and commercial delivery vehicles; safely secures equipment when moving such in above mentioned vehicles; reviews information on completed paperwork for accuracy & completion prior to actual events and billing
During events, this position supervises student technical employees. Responsibilities include training in proper set up, operation, and load out of technical equipment; ensures all safety measures are in place involving personnel and equipment; provides feedback to the Technical Operations Manager concerning performance of student employees; and assigns responsibilities to student employees during events to best fit their abilities
Establishes and maintains positive relations with university faculty, staff, students, and non-university clients regarding services provided by the Event & Conference Services
Assists in the equipment control function, conducting routine tours of the university buildings and grounds noting and returning Technical Operations Department equipment to proper storerooms; as part of routine duties, straightens and organizes storerooms and routinely inspects condition of audio/visual equipment, reporting equipment in need of repair to proper personnel; makes minor repairs to equipment as necessary; recommends new or replacement equipment, assisting in the efficiency of the department; responsible for daily inventory updates and ensures return of event equipment to proper storage location after use
Carries out the general duties associated with the position in order to maintain efficient and effective realization of departmental goals and assists with the successful execution of events
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Technology or related field
One year of experience in the operation and maintenance of audio-visual or multimedia equipment
Valid Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license with no more than five (5) points
Preferred
Ability to obtain Forklift Operator certification
Ability to work in a fast-paced, fast-moving environment
Knowledge or use of Filemaker
Benefits
Annual leave
Up to 17 holidays
Personal and sick days
Excellent health, life, and retirement plans
Tuition remission
A variety of great perks and discounts
Company
Towson University
Towson University is a post secondary educational institution offering undergraduate and graduate studies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.01MKey Investors
GRAMMY Museum
2022-06-28Grant· $0.01M
2017-06-14Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Patrick McQuown
Executive Director - Entrepreneurship and Founder of The StarTUp
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