Media Technology Technician

Job Description:

Media Technology Technician

Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under assigned supervisor, perform a variety of complex and technical audio-visual activities for the high school, District and other sites as needed; fulfill the multimedia-related requests from staff, teachers and administrators of the high school; assist with acquisition, receipt and processing of audio-visual hardware and software; receive and schedule requests for audio-visual equipment for classroom, administration and event use; assist faculty, staff and students in the development of various audio-visual and media materials and presentations.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform a variety of complex and technical audio-visual activities for the high school, District and other sites as needed; fulfill the multimedia-related requests from staff, teachers and administrators of the high school; receive and schedule requests for audio-visual equipment for classroom, administration and event use

• Assist with acquisition, receipt and processing of audio-visual hardware and software; maintain and verify inventory of media equipment; recommend the purchase of and/or requisition of needed supplies and materials to assure proper operation and inventory levels of audio-visual equipment; configure new technology and upgrades as needed

• Maintain records and lists related to assigned activities including maintenance and use records, inventory records and statistical records; prepare requisitions and update computerized financial records related to audio-visual expenditures

• Assure proper use and maintenance of audio-visual and sound system equipment; clean and perform maintenance on equipment as needed; coordinate with authorized service repair centers for major maintenance projects and repairs

• Assist faculty, staff and students in the development of various audio-visual and media materials and presentations; train and assist faculty, staff and students in the proper use of audio-visual equipment; receive and preview tapes; duplicate audio and visual media assuring compliance with copyright laws and/or licensing requirements as requested by faculty and staff; assist and instruct others with use of technologies such as interactive videoconferencing and media-based instructional capabilities

• Provide instructional use of camera, microphone and lighting equipment to students in various video production classes; record and train students to record professional level audio in the sound studio for students' voice-over narration and music projects

• Interface with the Technology Department to work on various media-related requests and projects to maintain a high level of network and media connectivity

• Operate a variety of multi-media hardware and software including LCD projectors, camcorders, tripods, lighting kits, microphones, boom poles, televisions, DVD players and duplicators, battery backups, video digitizers, document cameras, interactive videoconferencing equipment and others; operate a computer and various software programs; drive a vehicle to other sites to conduct work as directed

• Prepare and maintain records and reports related to assigned activities

• Maintain current knowledge of digital and multi-media technology and other advances in the field

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: two years of college-level coursework in media studies, technology or related field and two years increasingly responsible instructional media experience

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor environment

Driving a vehicle to conduct work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Seeing to perform assigned activities

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally and with assistance up to 75 pounds

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:

The first step in the examination process is the application screening and whether or not the candidate meets the minimum qualifications listed.

The testing process may consist of a written exam; an oral exam; a performance exam; a structured interview (SI); a qualification appraisal interview (QAI); an evaluation of training & experience/education (T&E) and/or any combination thereof.

ONLY the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) test requires and is mandated to have a passing score of 70 on each of the three parts of the test.

All other tests will have a passing score set between 50 and 99 depending of a variety of factors affecting that specific recruitment.

All candidates must pass the first examination process to be invited to the next step/test in the process.

As the testing process consists of a minimum of two examination processes; the weight of each those processes may be determined at any step in the processes.

Qualified candidates will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination(s)/test(s).

Candidates will be notified of the minimum pass points/test score for each examination and/or test in the examination process.

OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.

SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly, BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employee's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testi?es or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.

The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:

Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator

2020 Bonar Street, Room 116

Berkeley, CA 94702

Phone: 510-486-9338

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date/Time: Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Salary:

29.94 - 36.5 Hourly