AV Systems Engineer

AV Systems Engineer - On-Site in Joliet IL 1-Year Contract to Hire

This is a newly created role overseeing and managing audiovisual systems and public meeting broadcast operations. Youll own the AV work within this large municipality! We re seeking a proactive technically skilled individual who thrives in dynamic environments and can work independently while collaborating with city leadership and external partners.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee live and recorded broadcasts of city council and public meetings.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (e.g. closed captioning audio clarity).
• Manage streaming platforms and integration with government websites or cable channels.
• Design and maintain AV systems across city facilities.
• Plan and implement upgrades to ensure modern reliable technology.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for installations and repairs.
• Operate and maintain the central control room.
• Manage signal routing for live feeds presentations and remote conferencing.
• Ensure redundancy and failover systems are in place.
• Provide AV support for public events performances and ceremonies.
• Coordinate with event organizers for lighting sound and video needs.
• Ensure outdoor AV systems are weatherproof and reliable.
• Set up and maintain AV systems in training and conference rooms.
• Support hybrid meetings with video conferencing tools (e.g. Zoom Teams).
• Provide user training and documentation for city staff.
• Preventative maintenance & troubleshooting
• Track AV equipment inventory across all facilities.
• Manage lifecycle planning procurement and disposal of AV assets.
• Develop and manage AV-related budgets.
• Research and recommend equipment purchases.
• Supervise AV technicians or contractors.
• Coordinate with IT facilities and communications departments.
• Ensure vendors meet performance and service level expectations.

Required Skills & Experience :

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Key Skills

Environment,Academics,Javase,Cost Estimation,Fire,Business Studies

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1