Lead AV / Low-Voltage Technician — Commercial Construction

Axis Satellite•Fort Myers, FL

1d•$28 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Axis Connected Technologies is hiring an experienced Lead AV / Low-Voltage Technician to lead crews and install commercial technology systems from new-construction prewire through trim-out, testing, commissioning support and customer handoff. This role requires reviewing drawings and a scope of work, planning the installation, organizing materials, directing technicians, and taking responsibility for the quality and completion of the job. Projects include commercial AV, Q-SYS audio and control systems, UniFi networking and surveillance, DIRECTV commercial systems, structured cabling, and 70-volt distributed audio for various commercial facilities.

Requirements

At least five years of professional AV or low-voltage installation experience, including commercial new construction.
Demonstrated experience leading installation crews and coordinating daily work.
Ability to independently manage prewire, rough-in and trim-out activities.
Strong structured cabling skills, including pulling, termination, labeling, testing and troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience operating scissor lifts or boom lifts.
Working knowledge of commercial AV and distributed audio systems.
Working knowledge of Q-SYS ecosystems, UniFi/Ubiquiti products and DIRECTV systems. Be prepared to explain your experience with each.
Ability to read drawings, follow installation requirements and identify conflicts in the field.
Professional communication with customers, coworkers and construction teams.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to assigned project locations.
Ability to perform essential field duties, including working at height and moving installation equipment, with reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Q-SYS Level One or Level Two training and practical Q-SYS Designer experience.
Independent AV commissioning or control-system programming experience.
UniFi VLAN, PoE, wireless and network troubleshooting experience.
DIRECTV commercial, MDU, COM3000 or IPTV experience.
Fiber installation, termination and testing experience.
AVIXA CTS/CTS-I, BICSI, OSHA 10/30 or current lift training.
Experience with Crestron, Extron, Biamp, Control4 or comparable integration platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead field crews, assign daily tasks, inspect workmanship and train technicians.
Run new-construction installations from layout and rough-in through trim-out, testing and punch-list completion.
Read construction drawings, reflected ceiling plans, system diagrams, cable schedules and scopes of work.
Coordinate with general contractors, superintendents, electricians and other trades.
Install, route, label, terminate and test structured cabling, including Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, Cat7 where specified, RG6 coaxial cable, speaker wire and control cabling.
Install cable supports, equipment racks, patch panels and organized cable management.
Safely operate scissor lifts and boom lifts and work from ladders in active construction environments.
Install commercial displays, mounts, speakers, amplifiers, AV distribution equipment and control interfaces.
Install and troubleshoot 70-volt audio systems, including speaker wiring, tap settings and amplifier loading.
Work with Q-SYS ecosystem components, including cores, amplifiers, networked audio devices and touch panels; assist with configuration, testing and commissioning.
Install, configure and troubleshoot UniFi/Ubiquiti gateways, switches, wireless access points, cameras and NVRs.
Install and service DIRECTV systems, including coax distribution, receivers, multiswitches and commercial headend equipment as applicable.
Diagnose cabling, network, audio, video and equipment problems using a systematic troubleshooting process.
Track materials, identify shortages early and report installation issues before they delay the project.
Maintain daily progress updates, installation photos, cable labels, test records and drawing markups.
Complete punch lists and support final system demonstrations and customer training.