Coordinator of Field Equipment Operations

SUMMARY

The Coordinator of Field Equipment Operations is responsible for assisting the Supervisor of Field Equipment Operations with responsibilities across all field equipment, including but not limited to check-out/in operations as well as equipment inventory/care for both the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts and specific degrees within the School of Fine Arts and Communication ("SOFAC"). Responsibilities include layout of field equipment packages, purchase schedules, barcoding and cataloging, kit configuration, and maintenance to ensure that equipment vital to students within the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts and the School of Fine Arts and Communication continues to be available to educated students while utilizing industry standard equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Equipment Room Maintenance

Responsible for barcoding and cataloging all new equipment in a rapidly growing inventory of nearly 9,000 items.

Create repacking guides for the end user to help minimize loss and damage.

Maintain equipment kit organization ensuring equipment is in good working order and has all necessary accessories to operate.

Work within Cheqroom inventory management system to correct quantities and ensure kit descriptions are up to date. Troubleshoot system irregularities.

Improve physical organizational structure of current equipment room

Assist in development of organizational structure for new equipment room

Process equipment loss and damage tickets. Perform immediate repairs, send to the manufacturer for in-warranty claims, or suggest replacement.

Front line management of student appeals: lost equipment, damaged equipment, late returns, extenuating circumstances.

Assist Supervisor of Field Equipment with on campus equipment repairs.

Responsible for making repair/parts runs as necessary for the maintenance of equipment.

Responsible for Equipment Room organization, workflow, and maintenance

Assist Supervisor of Field Equipment Operations with completion of yearly physical inventory.

Maintain mid-year inventory updates and equipment history for retired items

Research and solve inventory discrepancies

Keep current on industry trends in new equipment, research user experience, and suggest new purchases

Other duties as assigned

Customer Service

Provide technical support for a high volume of students, faculty, and staff

Assist faculty to arrange for equipment reservations to meet in class educational requirements.

Assist with approval and reservations of student allocations pending approval in Cheqroom inventory management system

Research and development of improved workflows for checkout efficiency

Assist with Cheqroom student account creation and updates

Other duties as assigned

Field Equipment Training

Assist with in person training seminars for students on use and safety of advanced level field equipment

Assist in development of online training seminar production and post production for advanced level equipment

Assess student aptitude of concepts taught within advanced training of equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

Motivated, self-initiator, able to multi-task and remain focused on finishing prioritized jobs.

Excellent people skills, organized and able to think through problems and arrive at creative solutions

Able to work together with Supervisor of Field Equipment Operations, or independently as assigned

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Able to manage, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Audiovisual and film production equipment support experience required

Strong multimedia background

Construction experience preferred

Must believe in and demonstrate a lifestyle consistent with Biola's Doctrinal Statement and Standard of Conduct

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to …

• Lift, carry, push and or pull boxes and containers up to 75 pounds.
• Operate and repair electronic equipment, requiring significant finger dexterity actions.
• Sit, stand, kneel, bend, talk and hear for extended periods of time.
• Have vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to operate in close quarters, crawl spaces, small rooms, and narrow aisles.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Professional certifications (Manufacturer Specific Training - ARRI RED Sony) preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hours Per Week: 40+ (Professional Staff, Full-Time, On and Off Campus Responsibilities)

Months Per Year: 12