Lead Audio Visual Installation Technician - Buffalo
About The Position
This position is responsible and accountable for directing and overseeing a team of technicians responsible for the installation of hardware components of audio-visual systems ensuring all financial, programmatic and operating systems meet established targets. This position reports to a Project Manager and is a member of the Operations team supporting the mission and goals of a "Best in Class" sales and AV integration program. As an experienced member of a dynamic installation operation, the Lead AV Technician will work independently to coordinate, receive, inventory, assemble and install AV equipment on job site locations to comply with the company’s policies and procedures, including quality, safety, environmental, and business practices. Residency within 60 miles of Buffalo, NY is required. As a national company, opportunities to work at job sites across the country are also available.
Requirements
- Prior AV team leadership and management experience (2-4 years)
- CTS certification is required
- CTS-I certification or the ability to achieve certification within 12 months of start date
- Ability to travel on regular/constant basis and often on short notice with long/unusual work hours
- Successfully complete criminal background check, motor vehicle review, physical and drug test prior to start
- Strong communication skills and experience directing teams
- Computer proficiency and familiarity with standard office productivity software including Google, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience and comfort with hand tools, small power tools and industrial tools
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly
- Ability to make important decisions under tight timelines and in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving and time management skills
- Friendly and approachable
- Valid driver’s license with less than two citations in last two years and reliable transportation
- Ability to lift 75 pounds and complete ladder and other safety training
Responsibilities
- Directing the actions of others and be able to complete installations independently
- Coordinating, scheduling, and directing one or more installation teams and to ensure appropriate travel arrangements and accommodations when required
- Being responsible for the training and oversight of level one and level two technicians working at job sites and assisting them in attaining higher level certifications
- Moving and/or repositioning large equipment or wiring supplies. Individuals must be able to lift and carry heavy objects of 75 lbs. unassisted and to steady objects above shoulder height while fastened into place by co-workers
- Trouble-shooting audio and video equipment installations
- Installing and terminating cables with the appropriate solder or compression connector
- Drilling in drywall, concrete, and cinderblock for the purpose of installing projectors, projection screens, cameras, and speaker systems
- Working in confined spaces
- Working on ladders and lifts at heights in excess of 10ft
- Performing other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick pay
- Medical coverage options: health, vision and dental
- Generous daily per diem while traveling to cover meals and non-reimbursable incidentals
- In-house travel team to make all work-related travel arrangements including air flights, ground transportation and lodging all paid through company accounts
- 401k program after one year of service and with employer contribution after one year of enrollment
- Tool kit, uniform shirt, PPE and a stipend per paycheck as a personal cell phone allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
