Audio-Visual Installer

End User Computing Specialist I

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an entry-level Audio-Visual Installer to join Academic Technology, Learning Spaces Support, a unit with in UFIT.

Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other employees dedicated and focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community.

The applicant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Installing computers and audio-visual systems (A/V) in classrooms, conference rooms, and other areas in and around campus
• Providing technical support for A/V installation projects
• Maintaining A/V installation projects including equipment replacement and troubleshooting
• Managing and organizing personal tools as well as stock items including but not limited to wire, cables, and various A/V and networking equipment
• Operating a University of Florida motor vehicle
• Provide high-level first and second tier support for A/V system throughout campus
• Deployment, installation, integration, and testing of equipment
• Developing project work plans through communication with client, end users, teammates, and supervisors

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (7:00AM-4:00PM) occasional night and weekend work may be required.

About UF Information Technology

Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer, UF Information Technology is comprised of eight departments: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. With established governance advisory committees and a set of well-defined, transparent processes aiding decision-making, UFIT strives to provide exceptional IT services in support of UF’s mission. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit http://www.it.ufl.edu/vp-cio-office/strategic-plan/.

Learn more about UFIT at https://it.ufl.edu/ and @GoGatorsUFIT.

About the University of Florida

UF is one of the nation’s top-5 universities and a dynamic and rewarding place to work. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of its commitment to serving a diverse global community. UF is in Gainesville, one of Florida’s most livable cities. Known for its natural attractions (wetlands, forests, springs, wildlife) and cultural offerings (music, theater, visual arts, and historic districts), the area also is gaining a reputation as a thriving hub for high-tech start-ups, as well as invention and research collaborations. We are excited about what’s happening here and know you will want to be a part of it.

Benefits

Full-time TEAMS employees will accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at a rate of 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually. In addition, employees are eligible for ten paid holidays each year.

Vacation accruing TEAMS employees are eligible for four personal leave days/32 hours per year, assuming full-time status, and are intended to give the flexibility to enable units to close from December 26 to 31 when possible, determined on a unit-by-unit basis.

In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

UF Information Technology is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce and values diversity of thought, background, and experience.

Achieving a top-5 public university ranking means we make it a priority to employ and work with people with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to discover new ways to leverage technology for teaching, learning, research, and the business needs of a comprehensive land-grant institution.

Every Gator has a part to play, and we invite you to join us as we build a community founded on belonging, inclusion, and the freedom to thrive.

$19.16 per hour

Associate's degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience.

Must have a valid FL driver's license.

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:

• Service Excellence - Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques and ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner
• Problem Solving - Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems with the ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations
• Teamwork - Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexibility And Adaptability - Knowledge of successful approaches, tools, and techniques for dealing with changes and adapting to a changing environment and the ability to adapt as needed
• Effective Communications - Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques with the ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

This position requires U.S. work authorization.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Applicants are required to submit with their application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume or CV
• Professional References (Minimum of 3)

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.