California Academy of Sciences

Audio Visual Technician, On Call

California Academy of Sciences · California Academy of Sciences

Posted 21 days ago

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This role has been open
21 days
California Academy of Sciences's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
75% of California Academy of Sciences's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at California Academy of Sciences
high
10 stale, 0 reposted of 16 open
Hiring momentum
24 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

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About this role

The Audio Visual Technician is an on-call position responsible for the operation, maintenance, and support of audio-visual systems at the California Academy of Sciences. This role involves setting up and breaking down AV equipment for various events, providing technical support for public exhibits and meetings, and ensuring high-quality service during events. The technician will work closely with teams to troubleshoot issues and maintain AV systems across different venues.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
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2/5
freshness
5/5
career value
3/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • At least a high school diploma
  • At least 2 years of audio visual work experience
  • At least 2 years experience with hybrid meetings/software/hardware
  • At least 1 year of customer service experience
  • Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings
  • Must know how to properly tape down, and wrap cables

Nice to have

  • Production degree or equivalent training
  • Experience with Roland hybrid video switchers, digital audio mixers (Behringer/Allen & Heath), and DJ equipment
  • Experience with Q-Sys, NION, VNC, and installed AV environments
  • Bilingual (spoken and/or written) in Spanish, German, Russian, Cantonese, Mandarin, or other non-English language

What you get

  • Hourly rate of $30.63
  • Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience
  • Comprehensive benefits based on hours worked
  • Details regarding compensation and benefits discussed during the interview process

Worth weighing

  • On-call schedule with variable hours including weekends, late nights, and early mornings
  • Average of 40 hours a month; average of 5 shifts a month
  • Physical demands include lifting up to 50lbs and working in dark, confined spaces

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