AV Technician
About The Position
AV Technicians support new construction and technology installation projects in school environments in the Myrtle Beach area. As part of a field installation team, technicians install, connect, test, and troubleshoot audio visual equipment throughout classrooms, conference rooms, common areas, and other educational facility spaces. Equipment includes commercial displays, projectors, projection screens, speakers, microphones, cameras, interactive classroom displays, conference-room equipment, and other AV devices. The position is based onsite in Myrtle Beach, SC, and is contract-to-hire.
Requirements
- Experience installing displays, projectors, speakers, microphones, and conferencing equipment.
- Experience pulling and terminating Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, and AV cabling.
- Ability to read blueprints, AV drawings, and equipment layouts.
- Basic AV equipment testing and troubleshooting skills.
- Comfort using hand and power tools, ladders, and lifts.
- Reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to jobsite safety.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of commercial AV or low-voltage installation experience.
- Experience with Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, Biamp, or Shure.
- Dante, AV-over-IP, or basic networking knowledge.
- School, university, or commercial construction experience.
- AVIXA CTS certification.
- AVIXA CTS-I certification.
- Dante Level 1 or 2 certification.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- BICSI certification.
- Manufacturer training in Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, Biamp, or Shure.
Responsibilities
- Install and mount commercial displays, TVs, projectors, and projection screens.
- Install ceiling- and wall-mounted speakers.
- Install microphones, cameras, and conferencing equipment.
- Install interactive classroom displays and presentation technology.
- Pull, route, dress, and label AV and low-voltage cabling.
- Terminate CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A, and other applicable AV connections.
- Install AV equipment racks and associated components.
- Connect AV devices according to system drawings and manufacturer specifications.
- Read construction drawings, AV layouts, and installation prints.
- Assist with conference room and collaboration system installations.
- Perform basic equipment testing and troubleshooting.
- Identify installation or connectivity problems and communicate them to the Lead Technician or Project Manager.
- Maintain clean, organized, and professional installations.
- Follow jobsite safety procedures and use ladders, lifts, hand tools, and power tools appropriately.
- Coordinate with other trades working in the school construction environment.
- Complete installations according to project schedules and quality standards.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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