Audio Visual Drafting Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Department:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SVCS Hiring Pay Scale
$71,600 - $95,000 / Year Worksite:
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Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
Uncovered Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
8 hrs/day
#137441 Audio Visual IT Engineer 3
Extended Deadline: Tue 6/2/2026
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This position has recently been accreted by the UPTE (TX) union and will be a part of that unit moving forward.
DESCRIPTION
UC San Diego is ranked the 9th best public university in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and is the largest employer based in San Diego County.
Reporting to the VC-CFO, Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers Enterprise information technology services to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) under the leadership of the campus Chief Information Officer (CIO). Information Technology Services (IT Services) uses world-class services and technologies to empower UC San Diego's mission to transform California and the world as a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university. As a strategic member of the UC San Diego community, IT Services embraces innovation in their delivery of IT services, infrastructure, applications, and support. IT Services is customer-focused and committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are core values at UC San Diego and within Information Technology Services. Crafting a culture around these values allows us to more deeply connect with and appreciate our employees, students, and campus partners. Information Technology Services is continuously working to build a community where we all feel safe, empowered, and encouraged to bring our authentic selves to work. We do this not only because it is what's right, but because we know that diversity drives insight and innovation. We are proud to partner closely UC San Diego's Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, as their dedication to this mission helps us all to drive change.
The AV IT Engineer 3 will create AV IT engineering plans and schematics for phased projects. Create Infrastructure drawings based on client's needs aligning design with codes, regulations and AV engineering best practices. Assists in communicating to client and monitoring projects. Create budget estimates for projects. Review equipment list for installations for a wide variety of UC San Diego campus and UC San Diego Health Department.
Responsibilities:

• Designs facilities and systems based on analysis of clients' needs, applicable codes and regulations and AV principles and best practices. Creates highly complex, detailed drawings and proposals for facilities and systems using modeling software including AV flow diagrams, schematics and AV infrastructure drawings. Assists in creating documentation, drawings and schematics needed by client to hire a third party installation firm. Verifies phases or components of systems designed are installed to plan specifications and communicates assessment to client with suggested remediation if needed. Creates AV system line diagrams and coordinates with AutoCAD draftsman to create final design documentation. Responsible for finalizing and reviewing as-built documents. Typical drawings include AV connectivity, rack elevations, AV infrastructure, floor & ceiling plans, wall elevations, installation details, AV calculations, title blocks, and title sheets. Assembles product documentation. Performs assessment testing.
• Conducts product research and provides recommendations including approaches, trends, sources and uses that have a significant impact on individual or multiple departments. Assists in reviewing and estimating schedules and design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials and other related costs. Assists in preparation of bid packages for outside contractors and conduct on-site bid walks. Understands and executes university standards and regulations.
• Manages a range of moderate to highly complex AV IT projects from initial client contact through design, engineering, final installation and system commissioning. Assists in responding to change requests, requests for information (RFI), submittals and other key project-related documents and reports. Reviews technical submittals from contractors to determine conformance to contract documents. Perform all project management tasks associated with the project from start to finish, which includes timely communications with the customer and all stakeholders.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in emergency situations and performs emergency repairs at university locations such as classrooms and conference rooms. Troubleshoot, diagnose, isolate, and repair malfunctioning in classrooms, lecture halls, computer labs, conference and seminar rooms. Inventory for all AV related problems, including emergency repairs. Equipment may include, but is not limited to, slide projectors, overhead projectors, camcorders, and tape recorders. Locate appropriate parts and vendors as needed for repairs. Repair equipment through vendors and manufacturers. Establish timelines for equipment return. Troubleshoot Crestron and Biamp issues as they arise. Adjust Crestron and Biamp programming according to needs and application.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of AV IT design and field implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to create AV flow diagrams, schematics and AV infrastructure drawings. Demonstrated skill and experience in creating AV system line drawings and creating design documentation. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and regulations and ability to provide technical advice based on sound understanding of AV principles and practice.
• Demonstrated experience managing phases of AV projects including obtaining scope, budget, planning, design, bid preparation, installation, inspection, testing and final walk through. Ability to test and operate installed AV IT equipment.
• Knowledge of audio, video and control systems as well as architectural and cabling requirements.
• Knowledge of electronics theory with emphasis on audio, video and communications circuitry, AV IT control systems and signal flow.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CTS, CTS-D and CEDIA Installer certified or equivalent.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employee must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Employee must be available to travel as required.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results.
• Must be willing to work an alternate schedule.
• Ability to drive a van and electric cart.
• Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Must be able to lift up to 100lbs with assistance, perform work at heights, climb ladders, work from scaffolding, pull cable, and work in tight small spaces for long periods of time.
• Must be able to operate a scissor lift. Must be trained in ladder safety and fall protection.

This position is eligible for full benefits first day of hire:
a) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
b) Vacation/holidays (15 vacation days & 13 paid holidays a year).
c) Work/Life Balance.
d) UC Retirement Plan
e) Pet insurance.
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Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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