Lead Audio Visual Technician (Commercial Installations)

Our client, a global audio visual and technology services company is expanding and has an immediate opening for a Lead Audio Visual Field Technician.

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Overview:

In this role, you will provide technical and installation support for custom audio, video, and control system projects. It will be important for you to understand customer requirements and, as part of a project team, ensure that the delivered system fulfills the order expectations in a timely and cost-effective manner.

What you will be doing?

• Lead and commission mid-level projects with control and/or audio DSP technology.
• Aide the Project Management team in the development of project plans and milestones.
• Execute project plans within the time constraints specified while adhering to quality standards.
• Lead teams of 6-8 technicians effectively in accordance with Company Standards.
• Load and commission control systems (including Crestron, AMX, Extron, Medialon, Alcorn McBride, etc.).
• Load DSP projects, implement and configure (DSP includes: QSC, BIAMP, Polycom Sound Structure, ClearOne, Shure, etc.).
• Review, markup, and communicate issues with schematic diagrams and building drawings.
• Train client employees and stakeholders on controlled room systems.
• Display proficiency in the structured cabling of projects which includes: pulling, terminating, and testing all cable and wiring associated with audio/video cables.
• Adhere to and follow CAD elevations and system schematics.
• Competently document daily project status reports and deliver/communicate status reports to project management on a daily basis or in a frequency agreed upon by the project team.
• Perform tasks, including rack assembly, equipment placement, and equipment mounting, in accordance with CAD elevations and system schematics Company Standards.
• Complete system cabling & terminations are in accordance with system diagrams & AVIXA standards.
• Follows and maintains proper safety practices in accordance with OSHA, Site safety requirements, and/or company standards.

What Experience, Skills, and Attributes you will need to be successful?

• Proficient in all installation best practices in accordance with both AVIXA & Company standards.
• Basic understanding of networking & networking terminology.
• Ability to analyze customer situations, make decisions, and solve problems under pressure.
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and detail.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with management, co-workers, clients, and vendors.
• Ability to communicate effectively face-to-face, in groups, via telephone and written communication.
• Proficient with computers and standard office programs (e.g. Windows, Excel, Word).
• Ability to safely and regularly lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift 75 pounds.

What qualifications are required?

• OHSA 30 Hour Online Construction Course
• AVIXA CTS-I certification or ability to possess within 90 days of hire
• 4+ years of AV industry experience
• Audio DSP1 Certificate preferred
• Ability to travel up to 75%+
• Project experience range: $150k - $1m

What are the benefits?

This roles is full-time permanent and offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits that include medical, dental, disability insurance, flex spend, Health Insurance Savings Account (HSA), Life Insurance and Vision, generous paid time off and much more.