Audio Visual Technician (AV)

This is a Direct Placement Salaried Position

Description

We are currently seeking an Audio-Visual Technician that will be a critical member of a U.S.-based global systems integrator providing technology solutions and services for commercial and government clients.

Working in concert with our foreman and lead technicians, the Audio-Visual Technician we select will have overall responsibility for supporting the technical team.

Ability to read & understand cabling pull schedules, floor plans & ceiling plans

Ability to lift 75lbs

Troubleshooting skills

General computer skills

Cable installation

Cable termination

Device installation

Other duties as assigned

Possess 1-2 years audiovisual installation experience

Familiar with Crestron/AMX control systems as well as Polycom VTC platforms

Excellent customer service skills

Must be available for travel as needed

Must have reliable transportation for daily work, direct reporting in Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia metro area

Relevant experience as an on-site support technician, front-line help desk technician, or field technician - preferred

Experience with audiovisual system setup and troubleshooting - preferred

Manufacturer training such as Extron, Crestron, Biamp, Polycom, Cisco - a plus

Special Skills (if Applicable)

Knowledge/experience with control/automation system Crestron, AMX, and Extron

Knowledge/experience with audio DSP's QSC, Biamp, Clearone, or Symetrix.

Must be customer facing- working directly with the client to support installations

Compiles and submits regular reports on A/V operations and other work performed

Able to understand and comprehend Audio Visual Line Drawings

Able to install simple systems without the aid of drawings

Able to mount displays and display mounts, project mounts and rigging, projector screens and rigging, speakers, microphones, cameras, and other AV peripheral devices under tables and to walls

Cable dressing and rack lacing

Able to scale ladders and perform work

Able to Terminate the following

RJ45, cat5, cat6 including keystones

Speaker end points

Phoenix connectors

Soldering of multiple types of connections including microphone XLRs, TRS connectors, DB9, 3.5mm connectors

Education / Certifications

High School Diploma with relevant experience

Relevant technical certification a plus

Additional Perks/Benefits

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401K with Company Matching

Tuition & Training Reimbursement

Birthday off with pay

Leadership Development Training

Security clearance is a plus

Candidates must be open to travel up to 30% of the time

The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, be able to climb ladders up to 20 feet tall and be able to work in small spaces and on uneven surfaces. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.