AV Installation Technician

Diversified•Kent, WA

5d•$30 - $38

About The Position

The AV Installation Technician performs a wide variety of installation duties on audiovisual and technology projects at client sites. This is a key field role responsible for much of the hands-on work in client buildings. The technician coordinates with project managers, field superintendents, and other project partners to understand project responsibilities and interprets drawing packages to build finished systems. Installations may include displays, projectors, loudspeakers, microphones, and equipment racks. The role also provides advice and guidance to Associate Installation Technicians as needed. The technician installs and modifies technology systems, performs and tests cable terminations, prepares equipment racks, reads functional design and architectural drawings, builds and wires custom designs, and handles fiber-optic cable installation and testing. The role requires maintaining an organized shop and jobsite, company vehicles, tools, materials inventories, and personal licenses and qualifications, as well as keeping time and work records. The position involves regular work at construction sites, frequent driving to jobsites, and periodic or extended overtime to meet project deadlines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One or more years as an associate technician and/or fabrication technician in commercial AV or a related industry.
Valid driver’s license and adherence to company insurance requirements.
Familiarity with a wide range of audio, video, and networking equipment.
Knowledge of low-voltage electrical concepts.
Basic carpentry and/or installation skills.
Proficient and safe use of power tools.
Good verbal communication and customer-service skills.
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical problems.

Nice To Haves

AVIXA CTS Certification.
OSHA 30 Certificate.
Actively pursuing the Washington E-06 License.

Responsibilities

Install a wide variety of technology components at client sites, and make on-site modifications as necessary to complete projects.
Perform cable terminations across wire and connector types and test completed terminations.
Support equipment-rack preparation and staging, including wire lacing and installation of power strips, grounding bars, and jack-fields.
Read and understand functional design drawings, cable riser diagrams, and architectural drawings.
Assist with mounting base-build equipment such as monitor mounts, ceiling speakers, microphones, and projectors.
Build and wire custom designs from engineering drawings.
Handle, install, terminate, and test fiber-optic cable.
Print cable labels and make minor corrections to them.
Meet or exceed established task durations, estimate task durations, meet deadlines, and provide daily feedback to the Project Manager or Site Superintendent.
Maintain an orderly and clean shop and jobsite.
Maintain personal toolkits, company vehicles, and installation-material inventories, keeping them clean, orderly, and documented.
Maintain personal licenses, certifications, and qualifications.
Record daily project time for timesheet entry and report work performed.
Wear appropriate PPE, address and rectify hazards in a timely manner, and comply with applicable jobsite safety regulations.
Provide advice and guidance to Associate Installation Technicians as needed.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options.
Company HSA and HRA contributions.
Dental coverage, including orthodontic benefits, and vision plans.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Three weeks of PTO, company holidays, and floating holidays.
401(k) with company match.
Paid maternity leave.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, pet insurance, homeowners and auto insurance, supplemental life and AD&D coverage, and legal services.
Commuter benefits.