AV Event Technician is the primary staff member responsible for the operation of the Cinema in the Park series and for audio support of concerts produced by the Office of Special Events. This position is responsible for setting up, testing, and operating audio equipment and troubleshooting / adapting set ups on site to ensure proper functionality and sound levels. In addition, the position supports full-time Office of Special Events staff with other event-related operational tasks as assigned.
Department: Parks and Recreation
Posting Type: Announcement
Salary: $19.09 per hour.
Union: None, this is a non-union position.
Civil Service Classification: Exempt
General Application Requirements:
You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below), or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.
- Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
- Applicants must be residents of the City of Pittsburgh at the time of application and remain a resident throughout employment.
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- A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License (or out-of-state equivalent) is required at the time of application and will be verified prior to appointment to the position and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis. Out-of-state driver’s licenses MUST be transferred within thirty (30) days.
- Applicant selected to fill this position must obtain Pennsylvania Act 153 Clearance within 30 days of appointment.
NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.
Qualifying Requirements:
Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will receive notice of your eligibility status via email.
- WORK EXPERIENCE: None required for this position. Experience working with audio equipment is preferred.
- EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a high school diploma or general equivalency.
- EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position. Therefore, no education/training and/or work experience may be substituted toward the qualifying requirements listed above.
- Written: None required for this position.
- Performance: None required for this position.
- Medical: Required.
- Acts as primary staff for Cinema in the Park series.
- Sets up, tests, operates, troubleshoots, and deconstructs audio-visual equipment for assigned events and concerts.
- Drives department box truck and/or cargo vans as needed.
- Assists with transporting audio equipment & operational supplies for special events.
- Assists in setting up event sites in addition to audio, as needed.
- Lifts and assembles heavy items such as speakers, podiums, tents, etc.
- Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.
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