AV Technician

Summary

Installs, modifies repairs and maintains commercial audio and video systems under direction and supervision of lead technician.  Assists in surveying installation areas to determine work methods, tools, materials, etc.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists and performs all required design install tasks to create working AV design.
• Installs, services, tests, troubleshoots, or programs numerous Audio-Visual Systems including: Bogen, Cisco, Extron, etc.
• Determines closet and equipment rack layouts and installs closet hardware including backboards, connecting blocks, racks, patch panels and fiber enclosures, and audio/video equipment.
• Loads and tests code for control and DSP systems.
• Makes minor programming changes under direction of engineer or programmer.
• Demonstrates job site leadership; acts as customer liaison in absence of Project Manager.
• Performs client training as needed.
• Fills out and communicates all required paperwork each day prior to leaving job site; responsible for job documentation as needed.
• Performs all tasks required on site to complete entire scope of work committed to customer.

• Installation of the following:
• Projectors and screens  
• Speakers (wall, ceiling, or floor)
• Flat panel displays (wall or ceiling mount)
• Cameras (wall or ceiling mount)
• Microphone I (table-top, ceiling, wireless)
• Structural mounting and rigging
• Rack fabrication and equipment staging
• Enhanced Category 5, Category 6 and Fiber Optic Structured Cable Distribution Systems, mounts and necessary hardware
• Outlets, pulling cable, fire stopping and pre-termination including organizing, forming, dressing and labeling cables to industry standards
• Control programs (Extron)– upload and download capability
• Grounding infrastructure and performs grounding tests
• Performs operation of test equipment: Voltmeter, Ohm Meter, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Multi-Meter, and Impendence Meter.
• Works in teams or independently to integrate various low voltage systems and complete commercial installation and service projects.
• Attends training and safety meetings. Works safely at all times utilizing necessary Personal Protection Equipment.
• Attends and learns from provided training to keep certified and knowledgeable of all required product lines.
• Mentors Level I and Level II Technicians.
• Maintains and references industry standards including ANSI, EIA/TIA, and local and National Electric Code.
• Performs cable splices for copper and optical fiber; identifies active circuits.
• Performs work in retrofit and new construction environments; implements cut-overs.
• Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of Logicalis through performing behaviors consistent with the organization's values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Logicalis in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
• Supports and conducts self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.

Supervisory Responsibilities    

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience/Technical Requirements/Certifications

Equivalent combination accepted.         

Education:

• High School education or Technical Trade school diploma.

Experience / Technical Requirements

• Knowledge (or ability to quickly learn) converging technologies (Video over IP).
• Knowledge of audio: sound reinforcement, paging, public address, background music, commercial intercom (Bogen), DSP, balancing, and gain structure.
• Knowledge of video: projector technologies, video formats, and presentation designs.
• 3 years’ experience in communications infrastructure installation (fiber, copper, coax, hybrid).
• Successfully completed InfoComm Quick Start to Audiovisual Industry and OSHA 10-Hour Construction courses.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office applications.

   Certifications

   One or more of the following:

• Bogen Nyquist IP Intercom Certified
• Bogen Quantum Certified
• BSS DSP Certification
• Cisco CCNA
• Extron AV Associate Certification
• Extron Control System Certification
• InfoComm CTS CTS-I General Certification

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work extended hours (overtime) as needed; nights and weekends.
• Ability to be regularly scheduled for on-call status if needed.
• Must be able to work safely following company policy/procedures on safety.
• Flexible to learn and perform additionally required tasks.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is constantly required to sit, talk, see, hear, and use hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to stand; move about, climb steps or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Logicalis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to employ people who are qualified by reason of education, training, experience, and demonstrated performance.   We value inclusion and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, marital status, age, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal or state laws.

NOTE: It is Logicalis’ practice that when a client requires medical testing, the employee must accept that requirement as a condition of their assignment and either submit to the tests or show proof they’ve completed the test satisfactorily (i.e., TB Test negative).

As a condition of employment this role requires a valid Driver’s License which must always be maintained.

Hourly Compensation Range:  $30/hr to $35/hr (Negotiable)

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