Lab Technician, School of Motion Picture & Television

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The School of Motion Pictures & Television fosters creativity and independence in film making as an art. We also provide instruction in the commercial aspects of film making as a business. Our approach is dedicated to practical hands-on training in a collaborative framework. Students are immersed in a broad range of film making skills including producing directing cinematography lighting sound editing screenwriting production design and acting.

Academy of Art University is looking for a Lab Technician for Fall and Spring semesters for the School of Motion Pictures & Televisionto join their prestigious Motion Pictures and Television this position you will be responsible for assisting students faculty and staff in solving technical problems.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and monitor equipment and facilities within the School of Motion Picture & Television

• Check out equipment to students; examine and retain all ID cards for all students as required; inspect condition of equipment in front of the students when it is checked out and when it is returned

• Provide to the students and faculty technical support concerning camera sound lighting and grip equipment

• Maintain knowledge of operation on the Webcheckout database; maintain in database all student accounts of lost or damaged equipment during the semester; check on student status to ensure that they are scheduled for appropriate classes and that fees and fines are up to date

• Manage the reservation of equipment production studios and classrooms

• Ensure that all students using the facility have signed a liability form

• Assist management with various duties as necessary; report to them on a daily basis.

• Report to the supervisor any damaged or lost equipment as well as any malfunction or error messages on the Webcheckout System

• Perform administrative duties including word processing database and phone work

• Maintain guidelines set by the Academy of Art University

• Demonstrate and maintain ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a daily basis

• Operate Academy and/or rental vehicle(s) in the course of completing the above-referenced job duties and observe all applicable federal and state motor vehicle laws

• Maintain valid California drivers license and insurability under university carrier

• Participate in and adhere to the cross-training program for lab and shop technicians ensuring the ability to perform multiple roles and support operations effectively during periods of short staffing as required by the University with comprehensive training provided

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Candidates must have at least 1-2 years work experience with the following programs:

• AVID (required)

• Premiere (required)

• ProTools (preferred)

• After Effects (preferred)

• Must possess strong troubleshooting skills in both hardware and software on Macintosh and OS X

• Must have a working knowledge of video editing pro analog and DV decks audio mixers and applications

What an Academic Support Technician Will Do Each Day:

• Provide quality customer service to all students and faculty

• Answer questions regarding resource allocation use and returns

• Quickly help to resolve matters that directly impact the work of students in a shop or computer lab environment

• Support with inventory management and quality control

• Assist as needed with software and hardware updates or machinery repairs

• Ensure best practices are followed for respective work locations

What You Will Need to Bring to the Team:

• A positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset to successfully troubleshoot a variety of technical matters

• Strong time management and organizational skill sets that enable you to support a number of individuals effectively and quickly

• A passion for art and design and at least two years of related professional work experience

• Knowledge of PCs and Macs is highly preferred. Respective software program and / or tool shop knowledge is necessary.

Compensation: $22.00 per hour

Application Deadline: August 29 2025

Benefits

Academy of Art University offers medical benefits for Technicians that work on a full-time basis. Part-time and full-time Technicians may also attend one tuition-free undergraduate class per semester. Part-time and full-time Technicians also accrue paid sick leave may enroll for a tax-free commuter program and a 401k program. We also have a swimming pool with multiple lanes two fitness centers and many recreational programs that you are welcome to benefit from throughout the term.

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Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age Aids or HIV positive status marital status domestic partnership medical condition or genetic characteristics race or national origin pregnancy religion sex gender identity gender or sexual orientation name change citizenship physical or mental disability veteran status or other status protected by federal state local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process services and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at .