AV Technician – Commercial Audio Visual
Location: Tempe, AZ
Pay: $20.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience
Job Type: Contract with Potential for Hire
AV Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced AV Technician for a contract opportunity with a
leading technology solutions provider in the Tempe, Arizona area. There may be an opportunity
for long-term or full-time employment based on business needs, project requirements and
performance.
This is a hands-on position installing, servicing, testing and troubleshooting commercial audiovisual and low-voltage systems, including Bogen, Cisco, Extron and more. The technician will
work as part of an experienced project team and may also work independently depending on the
assignment.
Responsibilities:
- Install, service, test and troubleshoot commercial audio-visual systems
- Install projectors, projection screens and flat-panel displays
- Install wall- and ceiling-mounted speakers and cameras
- Install tabletop, ceiling and wireless microphone systems
- Perform rack fabrication, equipment staging and equipment installation
- Install and work with Cat5e, Cat6, fiber optic and other structured cabling
- Pull, dress, organize and label cable according to industry standards
- Install outlets, patch panels, fiber enclosures, racks, backboards and related hardware
- Perform copper and fiber splicing and identify active circuits
- Assist with grounding infrastructure and grounding testing
- Upload and download control programs, including Extron systems
- Assist with minor programming changes under the direction of an engineer or
programmer
- Use appropriate test equipment to troubleshoot and verify system performance
- Work in both new construction and retrofit environments
- Complete required job-site documentation
- Follow all company and job-site safety requirements
- Provide professional customer service while working at client locations
Qualifications:
- High school diploma, technical school diploma or equivalent combination of education
and experience
- Approximately 3+ years of experience with communications infrastructure, structured
cabling, commercial AV or related low-voltage installation
- Experience working with fiber, copper, coax and/or hybrid cabling
- Understanding of commercial audio and video systems
- Ability to read and work from installation plans and technical documentation
- Ability to safely use hand tools and appropriate test equipment
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work overtime, nights or weekends when project requirements call for it Valid driver's license required
Preferred Experience / Certifications:
Experience with one or more of the following is a plus:
- Bogen commercial audio/intercom systems
- Cisco
- Extron
- BSS DSP systems
- Video over IP
- CTS or CTS-I certification
- OSHA 10
- CCNA
- Commercial sound reinforcement, paging, public address and DSP systems
- Candidates do not need to hold every certification listed above to be considered.
- Relevant
hands-on commercial AV and low-voltage experience is strongly valued.
Physical Requirements:
- This position may require standing, walking, climbing steps, balancing, stooping, kneeling,
crouching and working in active commercial installation environments.
- Candidates must be able
to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation as
applicable.
Additional Requirements:
- Candidates must maintain a valid driver's license.
- Depending on the client assignment or
worksite, additional screening or job-site requirements may apply.
Compensation: $20.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.