AV Engineering Specialist III

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Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Description

AV Engineering Specialist (OIT)

The AV Events Engineer is in charge of production facilities and all production events. They must select, arrange, set up, and operate AV equipment, including projection, sound, lighting, and recording equipment. They must coordinate complex projects and communicate the technical implications to others, training and teaching others of all levels. They must also perform upgrading and maintenance of circuits to the component level and troubleshoot and repair complex electronic systems. This position requires a rare and extremely high capacity to prioritize tasks according to urgency, handle multiple tasks concurrently, and work with others to accomplish complex technical goals, under pressure of extremely high production standards for events that are frequently broadcast internationally.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Production Support
• Engineering
• Technical research and Professional Development
• Supervision and project team member and leader
• Translating users’ needs into solutions
• Communicating clearly with co-workers and users
• Implementing solutions within time and budget constraints
• Evaluating results of the system with respect to users’ needs
• Keeping current with technical advancements and innovations

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor 's degree and 2 years of engineering experience required (or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience)

Preferred

• Bachelor 's degree and 2 years of engineering experience. Supervision experience preferred (full-time or part-time)

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 54T

Typical Starting Pay: $85,500 - $111,000

**If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before. If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!