Lead AV Installation Technician

Diversified•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead AV Installation Technician is responsible for performing a wide variety of installation duties on technology projects for our clients. This position is the key field position for the bulk of the actual work that gets done in our clients’ buildings. The install tech needs to coordinate with project management, field superintendents and others to fully understand their role on specific projects. They interpret our drawing packages to create the basis of the finished systems. This installation can include displays, projectors, loudspeakers, microphones, equipment racks, etc. The Senior Tech will be responsible for our most complex system designs, will mentor other technicians and set the example in all aspects of the job.

Requirements

Five or more years as a commercial AV installation technician or related industry experience.
Experienced in supervising, coaching, and training technicians to company standards while providing constructive feedback.
Advanced technical knowledge of AV system components, cabling, device integration, and rack assembly.
Strong ability to interpret and implement complex project documentation independently.
Knowledgeable of low voltage electrical concepts
Familiarity with a wide range of audio, video and networking equipment
Possess advanced carpentry and/or installation skills
Proficient use and safety with power tools
Good verbal communication skills and good customer service skills.
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
Must have a valid driver’s license and adhere to our insurance requirements

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED required
OSHA 30 Certificate required
Associates/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
AVIXA CTS Certification is highly desired
AVIXA CTS-I Certification is highly desired
Other relevant certifications may be required or preferred based on the technology focus of the position.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee installation technicians while performing hands-on installation of commercial AV systems.
Manage daily workload, priorities, and schedules, maintaining progress and escalating risks as needed.
Identify and escalate design, drawing, or material issues, including missing or defective equipment.
Leads and delegates tasks to install crews, subcontractors, and union trades.
May be required to regularly lead a team on large projects.
Verifies that all work complies with Diversified’s and clients QC standards.
Oversee field operations in situations without a dedicated on-site superintendent.
Physical installation of a wide variety of technology into a wide variety of locations.
Execute a wide variety of cabling terminations for all wire and connector types including verifying crew terminations to our standards.
Support the preparation of equipment racks for staging of equipment wire lacing including installation of power strips, grounding bars, jack-fields, etc.
Able to read and understand functional design drawings as well as cable riser diagrams.
Able to perform mounting of base build equipment such as monitor mounts, ceiling speakers, microphones and projectors.
Provide a consistent level of technical performance as well as flexibility in work schedule.
Able to complete assignments in accordance with or better than established task durations as well as estimate task durations to meet assigned deadlines.
Provides daily feedback to field site supervisor and/or direct manager.
Able to build and wire custom panels from engineering drawings.
Advanced Fiber optic cable handling, installation termination, repair and testing.
Will generate cable labels and manage all wire listing activities for cable labels per our standards.
Maintain an organized work environment specifically orderliness and cleanliness of the shop and jobsites.
Responsible for tracking and maintaining their toolkit, company vehicles and installation materials inventories.
Keeping things clean, orderly and well documented.
Maintain an on-site job box when applicable.
Responsible for checking in drop shipped items and maintaining on-site materials needed by the crew.
Working with the PM to assure timely delivery of on-site equipment and materials.
Responsible for tracking and maintaining their personal licenses, certifications and qualifications.
Maintain daily record of time worked on specific projects for timesheet entry as well as an employee/contractor information log to share with management.