Audio Visual Technician

PEAKE•Augusta, GA

2d•$55,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

PEAKE is seeking a skilled, self-motivated Audio Visual Technician to join their growing team supporting critical government infrastructure at Fort Gordon, GA. This role supports the physical and field-side buildout of network and audiovisual infrastructure on a government installation. Day-to-day responsibilities are centered on hands-on execution, including running structured cabling, terminating endpoints, installing and dressing cabling within communications closets, installing video walls and other AV equipment, configuring workstations, and setting up, operating, and dismantling AV equipment in support of live and recorded events. The technician validates installation quality throughout, ensuring all connections and systems perform to mission standards. Attention to detail, quality workmanship, and the ability to follow established rules, regulations, safety requirements, and government installation procedures are essential to success in this role. An active DoW Secret clearance is preferred, but PEAKE is willing to sponsor qualified candidates for a security clearance.

Requirements

5+ years of dedicated hands-on AV experience, with demonstrated experience installing, configuring, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining audiovisual systems and equipment, including video walls and other integrated AV systems.
5+ years of dedicated hands-on structured cabling experience, including the installation, termination, labeling, testing, and troubleshooting of CAT5/CAT6 and fiber optic cabling.
Direct hands-on experience in cabling, network infrastructure installation, or AV systems installation.
Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting AV control systems, including Crestron, Extron, and/or AMX platforms.
Demonstrated experience with copper (CAT 5/6) and fiber optic cabling—installation, termination, and testing.
Familiarity with structured cabling standards and closet hardware installation.
Ability to configure networks and perform installation-level troubleshooting to validate connectivity and system performance.
Previous team lead duties on relevant installation or infrastructure projects.
Physically capable of field work: maneuvering around installation sites and communications closets, prolonged standing, repetitive bending, climbing, and lifting 50 lbs or more.
Must be able to work safely in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Active DoW Secret clearance or higher; however, PEAKE is willing to sponsor qualified candidates for a security clearance.
Security+ certification.
BICSI Installer/Technician certification or equivalent, proven experience as a fiber optic specialist.
Military networking, AV/communications, or SATCOM background.
Applicable hardware, software, or AV system certifications commensurate with the technical environment.

Responsibilities

Install CAT 6 and Fiber Optic structured cable distribution systems, including pulling cable, fire stopping, cable dressing, and labeling to industry standards.
Terminate all forms of Ethernet and fiber cabling using various methods; familiarity with connector types and manufacturers.
Install closet hardware including backboards, connecting blocks, racks, patch panels, and fiber enclosures.
Test single-mode and multi-mode fiber installations; experienced with Fluke and OTDR testing, fiber optic troubleshooting, and fiber characterization testing and resolution.
Configure workstations and perform network troubleshooting to confirm installed connections are performing as intended.
Familiarity with DISA installation procedures and operational guidelines (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, Centrix).
Set up, operate, maintain, and dismantle AV equipment including microphones, speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video walls, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live and recorded events.
Install, configure, troubleshoot, and support Crestron, Extron, and AMX AV control systems, including programming updates, touch panels, DSPs, switchers, and associated control hardware.
Route and terminate AV signal cabling; verify signal flow and equipment functionality from source to display and output.
Troubleshoot AV system issues and validate quality of signal, audio clarity, and visual output prior to event execution.
Support integration of AV systems with network infrastructure where required by the scope of work.
Coordinate with facility stakeholders and team members to execute AV installations aligned with client and mission requirements.
Attend training and safety meetings; adhere to company safety policies and procedures at all times.
Serve in a team lead capacity as needed, providing guidance and quality oversight to junior technicians.
Adapt to varying client environments and technology stacks; the range of equipment encountered will reflect the scope of each engagement.