AV Installation Technician I
About The Position
Working as an AV Engineer, the AV Installation Technician I is a central member of a team delivering audiovisual system installations. The technician works onsite to a meticulous standard and coordinates with lead engineers, the project manager, and other project teams to deliver first-class installations economically and on time. The role works closely with Astreya AV lead engineers, control systems programmers, project management, systems design and project engineering teams, and logistics support operatives. The position provides end-to-end system engineering and quality assurance for integrated audiovisual and video-conferencing technologies in corporate and public-sector settings. It contributes to project success and takes ownership of AV systems integration delivery, including analyzing, documenting, and implementing installation best practices. Duties also include installation, maintenance, room support, fault response, and assistance with commissioning and handover. Evening, overnight, weekend, and other out-of-hours work may be required.
Requirements
- Positive attitude and a can-do, team-first approach.
- Flexible approach to working schedules, including early or late hours and weekends.
- Ability to work unsupervised when necessary.
- Ability to read and understand AV schematics.
- Data gathering, reporting, metrics, and administrative skills.
- Knowledge of AV and video-conferencing systems in a corporate environment, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco, BlueJeans, and Pexip.
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking.
- Understanding of different audio and video protocols and codecs.
- Ability to draft and present technical reports in English.
- Skills and experience sufficient to install modern audio, videoconferencing, and AV systems.
- Understanding of the end-to-end complexities of an audiovisual and video installation project.
- Availability for evening, overnight, and weekend work.
Responsibilities
- Provide end-to-end system engineering and quality assurance for integrated audiovisual and video-conferencing technologies.
- Take ownership of AV systems integration delivery on assigned projects and contribute to installation practices generally, including analyzing, documenting, and implementing best practices.
- Install AV systems, including first-fix work such as containment, cable pulling, and structural fixings; second-fix equipment installation, patching, and configuration; handover checks; and commissioning assistance.
- Collaborate with the installation team to meet deadlines and maintain consistent quality.
- Interpret and follow technical and construction drawings.
- Prepare equipment and other parts for upcoming installations.
- Follow and maintain onsite housekeeping standards.
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance visits, fault-find, and undertake repairs.
- Help improve efficiency and project delivery by maintaining processes and good working practices.
- Attend team briefings and provide ideas and suggestions.
- Report progress and issues to the Lead Engineer and Project Manager.
- Provide feedback and support to the Project Manager after installations, including assistance with commissioning or snagging.
- Attend role-appropriate training.
- Maintain multimedia and presentation rooms in good working order and set up and support AV equipment and meetings, including duration support.
- Assist with multimedia broadcasting support and respond to emergency or ad hoc requests.
- Carry out preventative room checks, report faults correctly and promptly, and proactively maintain AV equipment.
- Provide first-line support, including diagnosing and rectifying minor faults on the spot.
- Carry out power down and power up when required, usually involving out-of-hours overtime commitments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
