AV Technician

Roto•Dublin, OH

2d•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The AV Technician is a hands-on role in Roto’s Production Studio, helping build the AV and computer systems used in interactive exhibits. Under the direction of engineers, the technician unpacks, assembles, wires, tests, and documents AV and computer equipment. Work includes bench testing, building AV racks, assembling video walls and large projection systems, and installing equipment into finished cabinetry. The role also involves organizing and safely handling equipment, supporting temporary AV installations for testing and development, and verifying completed work. Some individuals may assist with documentation for Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.

Requirements

1–2 years of hands-on experience in AV installation, IT/computer hardware, low-voltage wiring, live event or stage production, or a related field, or equivalent technical training.
Working familiarity with common AV and computer equipment, including PCs, media players, displays, projectors, touchscreens, amplifiers, speakers, and network switches.
Familiarity with connections including HDMI, DisplayPort, USB, Cat6, and audio.
Proven care and confidence handling large displays and sensitive electronics.
Commitment to neat, professional cable management, including dressing, bundling, and labeling.
Ability to follow rack elevations, basic wiring diagrams, and written or verbal instructions.
Skill in the safe use of common hand and power tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience terminating network and audio cables.
Experience with aerial or scissor lifts, truss, or overhead rigging.
Lift certification, or willingness to be trained.
Experience with video wall assembly or projector setup.
Technical writing or documentation experience.

Responsibilities

Unload, move, stage, and store AV equipment safely and without damage.
Reorganize shop space as priorities change and keep work areas neat, clean, and safe.
Unbox and inventory computers, monitors, touchscreens, amplifiers, speakers, and similar equipment.
Assemble and connect complete exhibit systems on tabletops for software and media development and testing.
Coordinate with engineers on specialty interfaces and displays.
Install computer, network, audio, and control equipment in AV racks according to engineer-provided rack elevations.
Run, dress, and label cabling and equipment as directed.
Assist with shop installation of truss, projectors, screens, and speakers for testing and development, using lifts and safe overhead rigging practices under engineer direction.
Assemble, align, and test seamless LCD and mosaic-style video walls.
Support factory-guided assembly of direct-view LED (DVLED) walls.
Disassemble bench builds and install equipment into final exhibit cabinetry, fastening components according to Roto standards.
Work with a team to safely lift and mount monitors, which frequently require two or more people.
Verify completed work, take progress and as-built photos, and report issues.
When appropriate skills are present, assist in compiling documentation for Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.