AV Technician – Commercial Audio Visual SystemsLocation: Tempe, AZJob Type: Full-TimePay: $23.00–$30.00 per hour
We are seeking an experienced AV Technician to join a leading global technology solutions provider in Tempe, AZ. This is a full-time opportunity for an Audio Visual professional with hands-on experience installing, servicing, testing and troubleshooting commercial AV systems.
Working under the direction of a Lead Technician, the AV Technician will install and integrate professional audio, video and control systems in commercial environments.
The ideal candidate has experience with Extron, Bogen, Cisco, DSP systems, AV-over-IP, structured cabling, rack fabrication and commercial AV installation.
What You'll Do
- Install, service, test and troubleshoot commercial Audio Visual systems, including Bogen, Cisco, Extron and related technologies.
- Install and integrate projectors, projection screens, flat-panel displays, speakers, cameras, microphones and other professional AV equipment.
- Build and install equipment racks, backboards, patch panels, connecting blocks, fiber enclosures and associated hardware.
- Perform rack fabrication, equipment staging and system integration.
- Install and terminate Category 5/5e, Category 6, fiber optic, coax and other structured cabling systems.
- Pull, dress, organize, label and terminate cabling according to industry standards.
- Install wall- and ceiling-mounted AV equipment and perform structural mounting and rigging.
- Load and test control and DSP system code.
- Upload and download Extron control programs and perform minor programming changes under the direction of an engineer or programmer.
- Install and troubleshoot sound reinforcement, paging, public address, background music, intercom and DSP systems.
- Assist with system testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.
- Use test equipment including multimeters, voltmeters, ohm meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and impedance meters.
- Perform copper and fiber cable splicing and identify active circuits.
- Install grounding infrastructure and perform grounding tests.
- Work in both retrofit and new-construction environments and assist with system cutovers.
- Serve as a customer liaison at the job site when the Project Manager is unavailable.
- Provide basic client training as needed.
- Complete required job-site documentation and daily paperwork.
- Mentor Level I and Level II AV Technicians as needed.
- Follow applicable ANSI, EIA/TIA, National Electrical Code and safety standards.
- Work independently or as part of a team to complete commercial AV installation and service projects.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or Technical Trade School diploma.
- 3+ years of experience in communications infrastructure and/or commercial AV installation, including fiber, copper, coax or hybrid cabling.
- Hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting commercial Audio Visual systems.
- Knowledge of professional audio systems, including sound reinforcement, paging, public address, background music, commercial intercom, DSP, system balancing and gain structure.
- Knowledge of professional video systems, projector technologies, video formats and presentation systems.
- Familiarity with AV-over-IP / Video-over-IP technologies or the ability to quickly learn converged AV/network technologies.
- Experience with structured cabling, equipment racks and AV system integration.
- Ability to read and follow technical drawings, system documentation and installation plans.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of an installation team.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Training & CertificationsOne or more of the following is preferred:
- AVIXA/InfoComm CTS or CTS-I
- Extron AV Associate
- Extron Control System Certification
- Bogen Nyquist IP Intercom Certification
- Bogen Quantum Certification
- BSS DSP Certification
- Cisco CCNA
- InfoComm/AVIXA Quick Start to the Audiovisual Industry
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work extended hours and overtime when needed.
- Availability for occasional night and weekend work.
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation when required.
- Ability to work safely and follow established safety policies and procedures.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and perform additional AV-related tasks as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with a 100% employer match on employee contributions up to 4% of compensation, with immediate 100% vesting
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- HSA and FSA options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness programs
- Additional voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, legal and pet insurance