Senior Audio-Visual (AV) Engineering Technician

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•$35 - $45

About The Position

The Senior AV Installation Technician will be supporting the buildup and modernization of DoD facilities. The purpose of this task is to provide Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I)/Information Technology (IT) electronic systems equipment, infrastructure, engineering, design, installation, and Supply and Warehouse support. Services required include design, installation, termination, test, and documentation of desktop devices, peripherals, IT cable plant, rack, power distribution units for the installation of C4I/IT electronic systems and equipment, as assigned and in accordance with government installation design plans (IDP). The work described herein is conducted within existing classified office spaces, IT data centers, IT telecommunications spaces or other spaces designated to house C4I/IT electronics systems equipment and newly constructed secure buildings. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays. As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the TS/SCI level.

Requirements

The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the TS/SCI level.
Required: Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), and or Audiovisual Network Professional (AVP)
Comprehensive knowledge of service, maintenance, operation procedures, and troubleshooting of IT and AV related systems and equipment.
Command of AV equipment assembly and testing.
Possesses and effectively utilizes problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to create and interpret a variety of technical materials.
Excellent customer service, relationship-building, and ability to effectively interact with others in the performance of assigned duties.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, and technical directives.
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and execute scheduled tasks individually and within a team environment.
Willingness and ability to learn new concepts and techniques.
Ability to travel to client worksites on as needed basis within a 50-mile radius from the home duty station.
Associate’s degree, technical certification, and/or a minimum of five (5) years of related experience supporting cabling, equipment, troubleshooting and repairing of AV systems.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in using Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: OSHA-30, ITIL, Industry specific certifications (i.e., Extron. Crestron, Fluke, Fusion Splicers)

Responsibilities

The Senior AV Installation Technician performs the installation and cabling of electronic equipment and infrastructure in support of various C4I/IT communications systems equipment.
This position terminates and dresses all Ethernet SM/MM, fiber optic cabling to MPO/MTP, and coaxial cable.
Installs, tests, and documents the installation of monitors, speakers, video switches, microphones, control panels, amplifiers, and VTC codecs in accordance with Installation Development Plan (IDP).
Ensures required technical abilities are maintained.
Contributes to all phases of the IT and AV infrastructure installation or upgrade.
Installs racks/cabinets/credenzas and all peripheral equipment.
Mounting of monitors, speakers and other devices on walls.
Dresses cables neatly and with adequate slack to enable proper movement of sliding shelves.
Updates and maintains all design documents by marking all “as-built” changes during installation.
Produces and installs for each installed cable, computer-generated labels to be placed at both ends of each cable.
Works individually and with the team to troubleshoot and resolve issues with network infrastructure, often requiring coordination with other disciplines: networking, facilities, HVAC, electrical, security, etc.
Conducts required Pre-Installation Test and Checkout (PITCO)activities.
Conducts tests and documents results of cables, equipment, and materials.
Performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed.
Performs demolition and disposal of network and power infrastructure.