Commercial Service Technician II (The Bay Area)

The Guitar Center Company • San Jose, CA

1d • $45 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Service Technician II, you independently manage on-site service calls, installations, and technical support for AVDG clients' audiovisual systems. You demonstrate strong troubleshooting abilities across multiple AV platforms, lead installation projects, and serve as a technical resource for Level I technicians. This role requires proven field experience, the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues with minimal supervision, and excellent client relationship skills to represent AVDG professionally on-site.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or Associate's degree strongly preferred. 3-5 years of experience in the AV integration industry with proven field service and installation expertise.
• Strong working knowledge of Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, or similar control systems with ability to troubleshoot programming and configuration issues. Proficiency with AV test equipment including signal generators, multimeters, cable testers, and diagnostic tools.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with ability to interact professionally with all levels of client organizations.
• Self-directed with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and participate in after-hours on-call rotation as needed.
• Travel is required to client sites when necessary and conferences/training events as applicable
• Travel time compensated under a governing policy; more details available upon request
• Valid Driver's License with no criminal record required

Responsibilities

• Independently diagnose and resolve complex audiovisual system issues on-site, including conference rooms, boardrooms, classrooms, training facilities, and collaboration spaces
• Lead installation projects including equipment mounting, cable termination, rack building, system integration, and commissioning of AV systems
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, and other control systems, identifying issues in programming, configuration, and hardware
• Upload, download, and make minor modifications to control system programs to resolve client issues and optimize system performance
• Conduct comprehensive preventative maintenance visits, performing system health checks, updates, and proactive repairs
• Provide detailed end-user training to clients on operation and best practices for their AV systems
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Service Technician I staff, reviewing their work and supporting their skill development
• Create detailed service reports documenting work performed, parts used, system configurations, and recommendations for system improvements

Benefits

• Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

What This Job Offers

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