- Company Name
- University of South Florida Libraries
- Job Title
- AV Engineer II
- Job Description
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**Job Title:**
AV Engineer II
**Role Summary:**
Designs, implements, maintains, and supports enterprise‑level audio‑visual infrastructure for academic and conference environments. Provides Tier‑3 troubleshooting, commissioning, and programming of complex AV/IT systems, while collaborating on project plans and documentation to enable high‑quality AV solutions across the organization.
**Expectations:**
- Perform full‑time, on‑site duties (5 days per week).
- Hold valid U.S. work authorization; no visa sponsorship.
- Maintain current knowledge of AV technologies, standards, and best practices.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Design, install, and administer AV hardware, software, and configuration for lecture capture, digital signage, DSP, live‑streaming, videoconferencing, and room‑monitoring systems.
- Conduct Tier‑3 troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and vulnerability analysis of AV equipment and signal flows; develop and implement corrective solutions.
- Commission, program, and customize control‑system and DSP configurations for campus rooms and event spaces.
- Serve as technical consultant for AV room design projects; create functional system descriptions, block‑flow diagrams, and equipment lists.
- Guide and train user‑support staff on AV system operation and basic troubleshooting.
- Document technical procedures, system specs, and change logs for auditability and knowledge transfer.
**Required Skills:**
- Proven experience in AV infrastructure design, installation, and maintenance.
- Proficiency with control‑system automation, DSP & audio processing, live‑event production, and video‑conferencing platforms.
- Ability to configure and commission complex hardware‑software integrations.
- Advanced troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and performance tuning.
- Strong communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration with project coordinators and end users.
- Documentation and project documentation (functional descriptions, diagrams, equipment lists).
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field **or** equivalent combination of 6 years IT experience.
- Minimum of 2 years IT‑related work experience (or validated training).
- Preferred: AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS).
- Relevant IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or equivalent) are considered advantageous.