Auudio-Visual Technician

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000
students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious
goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class
learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this
mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress,
financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered,
whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under supervision, performs responsible technical duties in the operation and maintenance of audio-visual
equipment; and performs related duties as required.
The Audio-Visual Technician will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
Operates audio-visual equipment, including 16mm movie projectors, tape recorders, compact disk players,
slide projectors, videocassette recorders, film strip projectors, and phonographs; provides technical assistance
and direction to teachers and students in the operation of audio-visual equipment; inspects and adjusts
equipment to ensure proper operation; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment;
orders and replaces worn out parts on equipment; maintains inventory records of audio-visual equipment and
related materials; stores audio-visual equipment and distributes equipment to teachers as requested.
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Audio-Visual Technician must
possess the following qualifications:
Required Training and Experience:
Graduation from high school (or G.E.D. equivalent), supplemented by one year of work experience in operating
and maintaining a variety of audio-visual equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

AUDIO VIDEO TECH