ArtCenter College of Design is searching for an experienced Educational Media Equipment Technician — second shift- 9 month schedule to join our team.
The salary range for this position: $23.00 - 25.00
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Final salary is based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.
About ArtCenter
Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a global leader in art and design education and has had an international reputation for its rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strong ties to industry, and commitment to socially responsible design. ArtCenter is a private nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Every position at ArtCenter plays an important part in carrying out the cultural values, goals, strategic vision, and mission of the College. This includes upholding and cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Reporting to the supervisor, the Educational Media Equipment Technician is responsible for the administrative and technical functions associated with receiving, inspecting, maintaining, testing, and issuing film, video, photography, lighting, audiovisual (AV), and related production equipment. This role supports students, faculty, and staff by ensuring the availability, functionality, and accurate tracking of equipment through the WebCheckout inventory management system. Responsibilities include equipment circulation, quality control testing, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and training of student employees and less-experienced staff members.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, 35-hour-per-week position based at either our Hillside or South campus. The position follows a 9-month academic-year schedule, working full-time from September through May, with summers off while retaining benefit eligibility.
The position is currently scheduled for the second shift, Monday through Friday, generally between 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Scheduling may be adjusted based on operational needs. The role may also require occasional schedule flexibility, including working at alternate campus locations, on weekends, or with modified hours to support departmental operations and special projects.
Two positions are open. One for our Hilldise Campus and one for South.
Essential Functions
Customer Service — 45%
- Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty and staff
- Ensure equipment is issued only to those properly authorized
- Provide instructions on the proper and safe use of cameras, audio equipment, lighting systems, and audiovisual technology
- Regularly read and respond to emails and/or Teams messages from manager, supervisors, and ACCD patrons
- Assist in training new staff and student workers regarding departmental circulation usage and policies
- Understand all departmental equipment circulation policies, authorizations, and restrictions
Equipment Management — 50%
- Ensure all equipment leaving the E.M.E.C. is accounted for within WebCheckout
- Inspect, test, identify and document issues from all returned equipment, including loss or damage
- Cleaning and disinfecting of equipment
- Properly restock returned equipment
- Follow written procedures of induction of new equipment into the database
- Assist the Supervisor and Manger on incoming and outgoing lease equipment project
- Participate in cycle counts
- Complete minor troubleshooting and repairs of equipment
- Deliver, set up, and retrieve classroom and event equipment
- Ensure the daily checklist is completed, including, but not limited to: Reviewing scheduled classroom equipment deliveries/pickup, reviewing the equipment late list, and delegating student workers’ duties
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment and follow all College policies, including safety protocols
- Participate in departmental meetings, safety initiatives, and continuous process improvement efforts
Non-Essential Duties — 5%
- Provide Audio Visual and Classroom support as needed
- Occasionally accompany Repair and Maintenance Coordinator on deliveries, and pick-ups using ACCD vehicles
- Identify and recommend potential improvements to workflow and operations
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Minimum of 1–3 years of experience supporting, renting, maintaining, or managing professional film, photography, audiovisual, or production equipment
- Ability to learn and effectively use equipment management software such as WebCheckout or similar systems
- Experience working in a customer-facing environment, preferably within higher education, equipment services, production, or technical support
- Ability to apply appropriate judgment when reviewing student late fines and holds
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and complete assigned tasks on time
- Ability to handle a variety of complex problems and devise solutions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel, as well as basic Mac OS functionality
- Working knowledge of professional camera platforms such as ARRI, RED, Sony, Canon, Panasonic, Blackmagic, Nikon, Fuji, and film-based systems
- Experience with professional audio equipment, including microphones, recorders, cables, adapters, and accessories.
- Knowledge of lighting systems, power distribution, grip equipment, and production support tools
- Familiarity with audiovisual presentation equipment, projectors, displays, loudspeakers, and signal-routing accessories
- Ability to inspect, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and perform minor repairs on equipment
- California driver license, and proof of insurance required as technicians are scheduled to deliver/pick-up equipment to/from repair vendors
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or institution
- Working knowledge of WebCheckout
- Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certification
Physical Demands and Working Environment
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a shop and office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time using shop equipment including but not limited to computers, audio and sound equipment; interactions with other individuals. Due to the nature of the work environment, there is exposure to loud noises, chemicals, fumes, dust and heat.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a shop setting; to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time; including, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, squatting, and twisting; to lift, carry,
push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight (50lbs individually or team-lift up to 100 pounds); to operate office and shop equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: Must be able to have the visual capacity to perform activities such as preparing and reading reports, viewing a computer terminal and other normal office work with or without correction.
Hearing: Must be able to communicate effectively in the course of normal office communication or exchange ideas with or without correction.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this job; they do not purport to describe all functions. Employees may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may be changed from time to time as necessary.
Updated 7/2026
Diversity Statement
ArtCenter is fully committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging not only in vision but in practice. Our path forward is predicated on our belief that multiple points of view, life experiences, ethnicities, cultures and belief systems are essential to academic and creative excellence. We strive to learn more about difference while respecting the rich diversity in our world, attending to important questions about racial injustice and decolonizing our curriculum. Our campus environment must be vigilant in supporting the full participation of students, faculty, and staff of every race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, socioeconomic status and political viewpoint.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ArtCenter is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants on the basis of race (including hair texture and protective hairstyle), color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer, or a record or history of cancer), military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for family care or medical leave, age (over 40), criminal background (Fair Chance Act), reproductive health decision-making, off-duty and off-premises cannabis use, or any other actual or perceived characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including without limitation, recruitment, hiring, upgrading, learning and professional development, promotion, compensation, benefits, leave of absence, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of ArtCenter and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of ArtCenter. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Employee Experience and Engagement at (626) 396-2470.
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ArtCenter will not request information from an applicant relating to the applicant’s prior use of cannabis. ArtCenter will not use information obtained from a criminal history about an applicant or employee’s prior cannabis use, unless ArtCenter is permitted to consider that information under applicable law.
Employment At-Will
All employment with ArtCenter is for an unspecified term and is “at-will.” Employees are free to resign at any time, with or without reason, and with or without prior notice. Similarly, ArtCenter has the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice. This “at-will” employment, which includes the College’s right to transfer, discipline, demote, or change the conditions of employment with or without cause and with or without prior notice, cannot be modified, amended or waived by any oral or implied agreement, and may be modified or altered only by an express individualized written employment agreement signed by both the employee and the College president
ArtCenter Employees have a Mandatory Duty to Report
All employees who know or have reason to know of allegations or acts that violate ArtCenter’s Title IX Policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking shall promptly inform the , Title IX Administrator/Coordinator or designee, or the Dean of Students or designee. Faculty, who have a mandatory duty to report, are required to disclose all information including the names of the parties, even where the person has requested their name remain confidential.
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