Description Salary Grade SG 100 Recruitment Pay Rate: $20.50 Work Location is Clayton Center Clayton, NC (Johnston County) The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for an 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. The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community. Duties & Responsibilities 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. Special Requirements, Education & Experience SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: 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. SUBMIT OFFICIAL APPLICATION USING THE TOWN'S CAREER WEBSITE https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/ 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. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. To check the status of your application, please log on to your NEOGOV account and click “Application Status”. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting. To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume’s on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form. 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. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits.  ; When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager. Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.