AUDIO VISUAL TECHNICIAN 1903

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs work of a technical nature primarily involving the servicing and repair of speaker systems, film projectors, tape recorders, television receivers, teaching machines and other audiovisual equipment used by a school district or municipal agency. Work consists of orientating and instructing personnel in the operation of this equipment, in addition to serving as a technical advisor to administrative supervisors in the evaluation of proposed audiovisual equipment. The employee's work is performed under the supervision of a qualified supervisor who reviews work through periodic consultations and inspections of equipment. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Tests and adjusts speakers, microphones, tape recorders, film and slide projectors, television receivers, cameras and other related audiovisual equipment;

Repairs and replaces motors, motor drives, switches, fuses and wiring of electronic,

electrical and electro-mechanical equipment;

Requisitions parts as necessary;

Inspects, cleans, oils and replaces worn equipment parts as part of a program of regular preventative maintenance;

Assists in the instruction of new personnel regarding the operation of various types of audiovisual equipment;

Inspects, splices and repairs broken films and film strips;

Maintains a record of all maintenance and repair work and submits periodic reports to a technical supervisor;

May supervise Audio Visual Aides;

May be required to attend training sessions and seminars on new equipment or equipment usage and repair.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the methods used in testing, maintaining and repairing electronic, electrical and electro-mechanical equipment; thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics of audiovisual equipment; good knowledge of Federal Communication Commission rules and regulations governing electronic transmission and receiving equipment; good knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions which must be taken when working the high voltage equipment; skill in the use of electronic repair tools and testing equipment; ability to detect the causes of breakdowns in electrical and electronic equipment and to make the proper corrective repairs; ability to read electrical wiring diagrams and to follow oral and written instructions; ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare routine work reports; ability to lift and transport heavy audiovisual components; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Three (3) years of experience in the servicing and repairing of electrical and electronic equipment.

NOTE: Vocational education related to the servicing and repairing of electrical and electronic equipment will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

PROMOTIONAL

One (1) year permanent competitive status as an Audio Visual Aide.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title employees may, dependent upon the needs and size of the school district or municipal agency, be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

R4/18/90

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15