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Senior AV Technology Engineer (Located in Kearney NE)

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Kearney, NE • On-site, Remote

$66K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

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Job description

Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location
Kearney, NE
Requisition Number:
Staff_14436
Department
Business and Finance 50000111
Business Unit
Business & Finance
Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Remote/Telecommuting
No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
LOCATED IN KEARNEY, NE
Senior AV Technology Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, administration, and maintenance of audio/visual equipped spaces. Individual assumes the role of project lead on a variety of different assignments including the development and organization of AV installations, system programming/configuration, management of computers/end-user devices in the academic environment, and advanced system troubleshooting.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category
Operations
Working Title
Senior AV Technology Engineer (Located in Kearney NE)
Job Title
Information Technology Associate (Prof)
Salary Grade
IT16S
Appointment Type
B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range
$66,700 - $100,100/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date
02/02/2026
Application Review Date
02/09/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)
(Will consider seven years related education/experience)
Required Experience
2 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience in the service and installation of audio, video, and presentation systems. Individual shall have an advanced working knowledge of the equipment, technique, and practices of technical production for classroom and live events.
(Will consider seven years related education/experience)
Required License
No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Outlook
Required Other Computer Applications:
Microsoft Office Suite, Windows & iOS operating systems
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Knowledgeable of industry video standards, firewall and security technologies, a variety of video conferencing equipment, knowledge of electronics, video, audio and communications standards.
* Desktop and Video Conference Systems.
Critical thinking and independent decision making.
* Excellent customer service, interpersonal, telephone and organization skills. Ability to maintain positive relationships with colleagues.
* Multimedia equipment includes workstations (PC/Windows), projectors, Smart Boards, video/audio conferencing equipment, and a variety of software Microsoft Office suite, IE.
* Proficient speaking and written skills.
Preferred Education:
None Preferred
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Manufacturer training in Shure, QSYS, Sennheiser, Crestron
Preferred Experience:
Completion of the level 1 manufacturers training for Crestron, QSC, and Biamp.
Preferred License:
No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Experience writing code for Crestron Control Systems
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Mac hardware, OS and software.
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