AVIT Support Specialist providing technical support for classrooms and event spaces at Wilfrid Laurier University. Responsible for 2nd and 3rd level support, training, and project coordination.
Responsibilities
Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for classrooms, meeting rooms and events in a tiered support model environment
Setting up and support of audio and visual technology, computers in classrooms and meeting rooms, web conferencing, and control technology in classroom consoles
Provide quality technical resolutions to incidents and problems
Monitor the incident ticket queue in the service management tool and provide expert support by responding to, resolving, recording, and closing service incidents
Provide technical training to staff, faculty, students and external clients on how to use a variety of audio-visual media equipment
Collaborate and consult with ICT Infrastructure on network and wireless issues
Act as a backup person for other members of the ICT Support group and participate on ICT project teams as required
Maintain and ensure clear communication occurs with clients and stakeholders during all stages of the project.
Requirements
Community College Diploma with three years experience in a commercial or institutional AV environment in a maintenance or installer role
AV Control System Specialist or AV Control System Professional certification or Extron Certified Specialist required
ITIL Foundation Certification, AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) and A+ certification, a definite asset
Strong skills and experience with audio visual presentation control systems such as Extron
Exceptional problem-solving skills for AV technology and wiring; ability to perform hardware maintenance
Must be able to read and comprehend signal paths as laid out in an audio, video and control flow functional diagram/drawing
Must be able to work in an environment using Microsoft’s MECM, active directory, Software Centre, web conferencing and have experience using an IT service management ticketing system
Knowledge in networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, VLANs, WiFi, VPNs, and firewall routers
Strong technical knowledge and experience with computer hardware, operating systems and applications; ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and provide timely resolutions; i.e. Microsoft 365 applications, Windows and Mac operating systems
Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills in high profile, highly stressed situations.
Effective collaboration skills, particularly in influencing, and negotiation skills with staff and faculty with varying levels of technical expertise
Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail, proven ability to handle multiple priorities, work under short deadlines and manage changing priorities.
A positive professional attitude with a passion to be a lifelong learner for new technology and demonstrating initiative.
Physical ability to remove, replace and install equipment.
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