AV Technician – Commercial Audio Visual Location: Tempe, AZ

Job Description

AV Technician – Commercial Audio Visual Location: Tempe, AZ

Pay: $20.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience

Job Type: Contract with Potential for Hire

AV Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced AV Technician for a contract opportunity with a leading technology solutions provider in the Tempe, Arizona area. There may be an opportunity for long-term or full-time employment based on business needs, project requirements and performance.

This is a hands-on position installing, servicing, testing and troubleshooting commercial audiovisual and low-voltage systems, including Bogen, Cisco, Extron and more. The technician will work as part of an experienced project team and may also work independently depending on the assignment.

Responsibilities:

• Install, service, test and troubleshoot commercial audio-visual systems
  
• Install projectors, projection screens and flat-panel displays
  
• Install wall- and ceiling-mounted speakers and cameras
  
• Install tabletop, ceiling and wireless microphone systems
  
• Perform rack fabrication, equipment staging and equipment installation
  
• Install and work with Cat5e, Cat6, fiber optic and other structured cabling
  
• Pull, dress, organize and label cable according to industry standards
  
• Install outlets, patch panels, fiber enclosures, racks, backboards and related hardware
  
• Perform copper and fiber splicing and identify active circuits
  
• Assist with grounding infrastructure and grounding testing
  
• Upload and download control programs, including Extron systems
  
• Assist with minor programming changes under the direction of an engineer or programmer
  
• Use appropriate test equipment to troubleshoot and verify system performance
  
• Work in both new construction and retrofit environments
  
• Complete required job-site documentation
  
• Follow all company and job-site safety requirements
  
• Provide professional customer service while working at client locations
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, technical school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• Approximately 3+ years of experience with communications infrastructure, structured cabling, commercial AV or related low-voltage installation
  
• Experience working with fiber, copper, coax and/or hybrid cabling
  
• Understanding of commercial audio and video systems
  
• Ability to read and work from installation plans and technical documentation
  
• Ability to safely use hand tools and appropriate test equipment
  
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  
• Willingness to work overtime, nights or weekends when project requirements call for it Valid driver's license required
  

Preferred Experience / Certifications:

Experience with one or more of the following is a plus:

• Bogen commercial audio/intercom systems
  
• Cisco
  
• Extron
  
• BSS DSP systems
  
• Video over IP
  
• CTS or CTS-I certification
  
• OSHA 10
  
• CCNA
  
• Commercial sound reinforcement, paging, public address and DSP systems
  
• Candidates do not need to hold every certification listed above to be considered.
  
• Relevant hands-on commercial AV and low-voltage experience is strongly valued.
  

Physical Requirements:

• This position may require standing, walking, climbing steps, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and working in active commercial installation environments.
  
• Candidates must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
  

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates must maintain a valid driver's license.
  
• Depending on the client assignment or worksite, additional screening or job-site requirements may apply.
  

Compensation: $20.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements
installing, servicing, testing and troubleshooting commercial audiovisual and low-voltage systems, including Bogen, Cisco, Extron and more, Cat5e, Cat6, fiber optic