Audio Visual Technician

Job: Audio-Visual Technician

Job type: Full-time position

Location: Onsite in various offices in Mountain View & Palo Alto

Duration: Direct/Full-time

Pay: $60/hr W2 plus bonus and full benefits package

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead installation of all AV equipment and displays to include: audio and video conferencing equipment, distributed audio, digital signage, control systems and all presentation systems.
• Perform installation of structured cabling to include pulling, terminating and testing cat5e/6/6a, Digital Video, SDI, HDMI, DVI, DP, and audio cables.
• Ensure that SLAs and daily deliverables are met including ticket updates
• Upload control programs to control processors and work with remote teams to program control systems.
• Manage inventory, including weekly/monthly stock levels, returning product (RMA) and inventory DOA issues.
• Follow all policies, standards or safety guidelines required by client
• Lead problem-solving and troubleshooting of any issue that may arise during an installation.
• Lead teams and provide mentorship to level I and II technicians
• Perform equipment setups, breakdowns and troubleshoot issues during events.
• Perform all necessary pre-event checks as required.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams and internal users before and during events.
• Interface with end users and vendors to address requests and requirements.
• Identify and solve issues that impact client conference rooms.
• Read and interpret system schematics and architectural plans
• Communicate daily job site status to the project manager
• Track, manage, and secure all associated equipment and tools on jobsite
• Test point to point cabling and functionality of systems
• Communicate and coordinate with other trades on site
• Support project manager with site supervision of install team
• act as customer liaison on site per project scope and directives
• Mentor others on the team.
• Create, track, and complete a project punchlist
• Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and/or 5+ years experience minimum of audiovisual installation experience required
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Course
• Manages multiple tasks and deadlines
• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel
• AVIXA CTS, CTS-I and or CTS-D
• Ability to think and work independently
• Strong understanding of wiring and termination skills as well as proper installation techniques of all AV equipment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong customer service skills
• Understanding of reading/understanding architecture, electrical, structural & AV systems drawings
• Ability to work day, evening or weekend shifts and travel to support a distant event if required
• Must have valid driver's license and safe driving record