AV Technician (Part-Time)

Job Description

The College of Architecture Arts and Design (AAD) at Virginia Tech is seeking two part-time AV Technicians to provide audiovisual support across the colleges diverse creative and academic facilities. Working under the supervision of the AV Services Manager these positions deliver hands-on technical support for classrooms performance venues gallery spaces conference rooms and special events serving all four schools within AAD: School of Architecture School of Design School of Visual Arts and School of Performing Arts.

AV Technicians will respond to support requests troubleshoot technical issues maintain AV equipment and systems and provide on-site support for events including theatrical productions concerts gallery exhibitions lectures and meetings. Responsibilities include testing Zoom Rooms and presentation systems assisting with event setup and breakdown performing preventative maintenance and documenting all activities in the IT service management system.

These positions are ideal for students interested in gaining practical experience with professional audiovisual technology event production and technical support in a creative arts environment.

Required Qualifications

Reliable punctual and able to commit to consistent weekly schedule

Strong customer service orientation and professional communication skills

Ability to work independently and follow through on assigned tasks

Physical ability to lift and transport equipment up to 50 lbs

Ability to climb ladders and work on feet for extended periods

Willingness to learn new technologies and troubleshooting methods

Basic comfort with technology and problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in audiovisual technology event production technical theater or performance technology

Prior experience with AV equipment sound systems projection systems or video conferencing (any level)

Familiarity with both macOS and Windows operating systems

Background or interest in arts design architecture or performance

Experience with Zoom Microsoft Teams or other video conferencing platforms

Interest in live sound lighting or theatrical production

Experience working in customer-facing roles

Basic understanding of audio/video cables connectors and signal flow

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$17.00 - $17.50 per hour

Hours per week

Up to 20 hours per week

Review Date

Monday March 23 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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