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The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Part Time - Audio Technician for the Clayton Center (Cultural Arts) Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.

Assists in the overall set up, maintenance, tear down, and operations of audio reinforcement equipment. The Audio Technician installs, operates, and maintains sound and internal communication systems. Ability to communicate orally with management, performers, and coworkers is important. Regular use of audio, video, telephone, and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods is common. Unimpaired hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for conversations, to ensure broadcast sound properties are within acceptable ranges, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. No very heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office and broadcast equipment such as computer terminals, audio machines, mixers, panels, and other boards. Good reasoning ability is important. Ability to understand and utilize engineering reports and equipment operating manuals to conduct business.

The Audio Technician is responsible for:

• Receives and understands detailed instructions from the Auditorium Operations Coordinator or the Senior Audio Technician, if applicable, about the kinds of equipment and connections are required for a job.
• Places sound equipment into position and secures it. Installs and attaches the wires and cables that connect the various parts of the system.
• Tests all parts of the system during installation to ensure proper functioning.
• Verifies that the equipment is working properly for the purpose it was designed for. Adjusts volume and control knobs to suit the size of the room and the level of other noise.
• Following installation, the technician tests, troubleshoots repairs, and maintains the equipment as necessary.
• Operate, monitor, and adjust audio and video equipment to regulate the volume and ensure quality in concerts and other live performances.
• Set up and tear down equipment for events and live performances.
• Performing basic audio setup for rental clients, including audio source, microphone, and amp.
• Maintaining a general working knowledge of all house equipment including ability to troubleshoot basic audio situations as they arise.
• Communicating as needed with lead event staff and artists/rental clients.
• Assisting Senior Audio Technician as needed.

• Knowledge of current audio equipment operations.
• Ability to function efficiently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in audio mixing/production that coordinates with the performance flow.

• 1 year of experience working with audio equipment for live performances.
• Prefer experience working with digital audio board.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Preferred: Audio Technician with Lighting experience as well; Applicant should have experience in many facets of live performance production and be willing to operate sound and lighting equipment.

If you have technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Office.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment.

The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.