AV Installation Technician

Diversified•Kent, WA

About The Position

The AV Installation Technician performs a wide variety of installation duties on client technology projects and is a key field position responsible for much of the work completed in client buildings. The technician coordinates with project management, field superintendents, and others to understand their role on each project and interprets drawing packages to build finished systems. Installations may include displays, projectors, loudspeakers, microphones, equipment racks, and other technology. The technician also provides advice and guidance to Associate Installation Technicians as needed. The role includes physical installation, cable termination and testing, equipment-rack preparation, on-site modifications, and building and wiring custom designs from engineering drawings. The technician works across construction sites, shops, and office environments; maintains tools, vehicles, materials, licenses, and records; and follows applicable site safety requirements. Frequent car travel and occasional air travel are required, including regular remote travel. The position requires periodic overtime and may require regular overtime for extended periods to meet fabrication deadlines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One or more years of experience as an associate technician and/or fabrication technician in commercial AV or a related industry.
Valid driver’s license and adherence to the company’s 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.
Ability to travel frequently by car and occasionally by airplane; regular remote travel is required.
Ability to work overtime periodically, with regular overtime possible for extended periods to meet fabrication deadlines.
Ability to spend at least 60% of the time on one’s feet and move around construction sites.
Ability to occasionally climb ladders, use stairs, and lift and/or move materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to use keyboards, test equipment, and controls required for system-integration installation projects.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision.
Ability to work in construction-site conditions and comply with applicable safety regulations and PPE requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Apply skills associated with Associate Installation Technician and most skills associated with Associate Fabrication Technician work to install components and make on-site modifications.
Physically install a wide variety of technology in a wide variety of locations.
Execute cable terminations for different wire and connector types and test completed terminations.
Prepare equipment racks for 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, including monitor mounts, ceiling speakers, microphones, and projectors.
Maintain consistent technical performance and flexibility in work schedule; complete assignments within established task durations and estimate durations to meet deadlines.
Provide daily feedback to the Project Manager or Site Superintendent.
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.
Maintain an orderly and clean shop and jobsite, and maintain toolkits, company vehicles, and installation-material inventories.
Maintain personal licenses, certifications, and qualifications.
Keep daily records of time worked on specific projects for timesheet entry and reports of work performed.
Maintain and wear appropriate PPE, and ensure hazards are addressed and rectified in a timely manner.
Comply with jobsite safety regulations and take responsibility for personal safety on job sites.
Travel to local and remote job sites using a personal vehicle as required; maintain a valid driver’s license.