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STH Laboratory Technician-Digital Media, Film & Television, and Photography (Temporary)

Employer
Antelope Valley College
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Oct 11, 2021

Antelope Valley College

 

STH Laboratory Technician-Digital Media, Film & Television, and Photography (Temporary)

Salary: $23.85 Hourly

Deadline: Continuous

 

Complete job description and application available online at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=210195

 

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Dean of Arts & Humanities, monitor and maintain classroom/ instructional labs, storage rooms and checkout.  Assist students in the operation of industry standard equipment and software.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

(E) = Essential duties of the position

• Assist students with problems and questions related to the purpose and operation of a wide variety of equipment and software in labs and classrooms pertaining to course assignments. (E)

• Issue materials and equipment to students for use in laboratory assignments; receive and process equipment, lockers and materials loaned; maintain records.  (E)

• Prepare and mix developers, toners, and fixers and related photographic chemicals according to established safety practices and procedures.   (E)

• Store equipment and supplies; maintain storerooms and working areas in an orderly and clean condition.  (E)

• Maintain inventory records of supplies and equipment; prepare requisitions; request bids from vendors; receive and process supplies and equipment utilizing a computerized record system.  (E)

• Perform basic maintenance on photographic and computer equipment including minor repair and parts replacement.  (E)

• Create and maintain a copyright free image library of student work including video clips, animations and still images for student assignments.  (E)

• Develop and maintain a DM/FTV/Photography web presence that will showcase student work and announce opportunities and events.  (E)

• Train and provide work direction to student assistants.

• Assist students with basic computer skills and related software.  (E)

• Perform related duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  Two (2) years of college-level course work in digital media, film & television, photography or a related field, and two years of related work experience.

 

OTHER INFORMATION

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Digital video cameras, techniques for live event and studio shooting, and basic editing on computerized non-linear system

• Basic principles of black and white and color photography

• Zone System

• Silver and non silver photographic processes

• Commonly used camera and photographic laboratory equipment and routine maintenance

• Darkroom film and paper processes and practices for black and white, and color chemicals and solutions used in a photographic laboratory.

• Health and safety practices and precautions applicable in a photographic laboratory

• Electronic imaging systems

• Efficient keyboarding and computer operation 

 

ABILITY TO:

• Prepare and maintain an instructional laboratory.

• Provide instructional assistance to students and faculty in digital media, film & television and photography subject areas.

• Use and explain a wide variety of camera formats, accessories, lights, and related equipment.

• Use and explain equipment used in processing and printing of color and black and white materials.

• Process black and white and color film.

• Operate and maintain a variety of photographic equipment including cameras and laboratory apparatus.

• Prepare and maintain records.

• Work effectively and cooperatively with students and instructional staff.

• Train and provide work direction to others.

• Observe health and safety regulations.

• Operate a computer.

 

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Not applicable – no permanent full-time staff to supervise.

 

CONTACTS:  Instructors, student worker, students, vendors, other departmental personnel.

 

PHYSICAL EFFORT:  

Dexterity of hands and fingers to set up chemistry lab experiments and operate lab equipment.

Lifting and carrying heavy objects.

Climbing a ladder.

Pulling and pushing carts.

Reaching to grasp and move supplies.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Instructional photography lab environment. 

Exposure to fumes and potentially hazardous chemicals.

 

For a complete listing and details of all open positions and how to apply, select the HR & Employment link on the AVC Web site at https://www.avc.edu/administration/hr/employment or contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311; Voice/Relay, (661) 722-6300 x. 6360, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536.

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