AV Technician – Commercial Audio Visual Systems/ Tempe, AZ

AV Staffing Solutions • Tempe, AZ

39d • $23 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED