Weber School District

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District in Technical Services for a Audio/Visual Lead Engineer. This position is for 8.00 hours per day, 250 days per year. Compensation commensurates with the Lane 6 of the Technical Services Salary Schedule, along with benefits.

Applicants must apply at wsd.schoolspring.com. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

• ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES AT WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT NEED APPLY: ENSURE YOU ARE MARKED AS AN INTERNAL CANDIDATE TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNAL APPLICATION. CLICK HERE FOR A GUIDE (SSO REQUIRED).**

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS

Department: Technical Services, Weber School District

Salary Schedule: Technical Services Salary Schedule, Lane 6

Position Overview

The job of an Audio/Visual Senior Engineer was established for the purpose/s of leading and managing all A/V operations through the district. This position is responsible for supervising a dedicated A/V team, overseeing and participating in the installation and maintenance of all district-wide A/V systems, and coordinating directly with stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to support high-quality media integration in educational environments. This position is relied upon to manage and complete the senior engineer, lead engineer, engineer, least technician, and essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the A/V group (currently 1–2 personnel)
• Manage the installation, updating, purchasing, and inventory of all Newlines in the district (currently 1,900+)
• Design and manage sophisticated digital signage systems throughout the district (currently 270+ devices)
• Design and manage all media player systems including hardware (Apple TVs and BrightSigns) and the Carousel software (currently 270+ devices)
• Research, negotiate pricing, assist in purchasing, manage, install, and maintain video walls (currently 45)
• Research and manage marquees
• Design live camera (HUDL) systems in gyms and stadiums
• Research and design basic and sophisticated classroom A/V solutions
• Manage technology for portable moves
• Design A/V systems for common areas, including gyms, stages, lunchrooms, and training rooms.
• Management, Communication, Purchasing, and Training Tasks:
  • Work with vendors to ensure competitive pricing on all A/V technology
  • Tier 3 support for User Support Specialists and Lead Techs
  • Manage the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) in order to return defective products and arrange for replacement items.
  • Work with Directors to advise on and design A/V in new buildings and remodeled areas.
  • Work directly with contractors, subcontractors, architects, and vendors for A/V in new buildings and remodeled areas.,
  • Support Directors, Administrators, Coordinators, Lead Technicians, and User Support Specialists after hours.
  • Coordinate all A/V installs with Facilities
  • Negotiate pricing at least yearly with all A/V vendors
• Install Newlines and manage Newline updates and inventory
• Install and manage basic signage devices and systems
• Manage live camera (HUDL) systems in gyms and stadiums
• Maintain marquees
• Install and manage basic classroom A/V systems, including soundbars, amps, and tuners
• Management, Communication, and Training Tasks:
  • Order parts for inventory and keep track of stock.
  • Work with Wire and Data contractors (currently Dotcomm and Sorensen) on installations (HDMI, Data, USB)
• Management, Communication, and Training Tasks:
  • Schedule and prioritize installations and tickets for the A/V group
  • Provide Tier 2 support for User Support Specialists and Lead Techs
  • Train User Support Specialists and Lead Technicians on all A/V systems
  • Communicate daily with Administrators and User Support Specialists
• Troubleshoot and manage troubleshooting of all A/V issues in classrooms and common areas.
• Related tasks as assigned.
• Essential Functions for all A/V team members:
  • Manage and prioritize daily tasks and tickets
  • Must be able to adapt to changing work priorities;
  • Must be familiar with general contracting processes
  • Must meet deadlines and schedules.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. to a height of 36 inches, and frequently up to 25 lbs. to a height of 36 inches.
  • Must attend meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
  • Ability to coordinate with others for the purpose of completing projects efficiently.
  • Transport various items (e.g., tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.

Work Attendance and Reliability:

• Regular, punctual, and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Consistent presence is required to meet project deadlines, support scheduled installations, respond to infrastructure issues, and coordinate with technical staff and school-site personnel.

Other Functions:

• Assist other Technology Services personnel as needed to support department operations.
• Participate in department meetings, training, and professional development.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Extensive experience in audio/visual system installation, integration, and support.
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent installations and troubleshoot complex systems
• Effective communication and training skills
• Experience working with A/V vendors, purchasing departments, and technical contractors

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in the educational A/V setting is preferred.

Weber School District has the right to revise this position description at any time.

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER