AV Technician – Commercial Audio Visual Systems/ Tempe, AZ

AV Technician – Commercial Audio Visual Systems

Location: Tempe, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $23.00–$30.00 per hour

We are seeking an experienced AV Technician to join a leading global technology solutions provider in Tempe, AZ. This is a full-time opportunity for an Audio Visual professional with hands-on experience installing, servicing, testing and troubleshooting commercial AV systems.

Working under the direction of a Lead Technician, the AV Technician will install and integrate professional audio, video and control systems in commercial environments.

The ideal candidate has experience with Extron, Bogen, Cisco, DSP systems, AV-over-IP, structured cabling, rack fabrication and commercial AV installation.


What You'll Do

• Install, service, test and troubleshoot commercial Audio Visual systems, including Bogen, Cisco, Extron and related technologies.
  
• Install and integrate projectors, projection screens, flat-panel displays, speakers, cameras, microphones and other professional AV equipment.
  
• Build and install equipment racks, backboards, patch panels, connecting blocks, fiber enclosures and associated hardware.
  
• Perform rack fabrication, equipment staging and system integration.
  
• Install and terminate Category 5/5e, Category 6, fiber optic, coax and other structured cabling systems.
  
• Pull, dress, organize, label and terminate cabling according to industry standards.
  
• Install wall- and ceiling-mounted AV equipment and perform structural mounting and rigging.
  
• Load and test control and DSP system code.
  
• Upload and download Extron control programs and perform minor programming changes under the direction of an engineer or programmer.
  
• Install and troubleshoot sound reinforcement, paging, public address, background music, intercom and DSP systems.
  
• Assist with system testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.
  
• Use test equipment including multimeters, voltmeters, ohm meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and impedance meters.
  
• Perform copper and fiber cable splicing and identify active circuits.
  
• Install grounding infrastructure and perform grounding tests.
  
• Work in both retrofit and new-construction environments and assist with system cutovers.
  
• Serve as a customer liaison at the job site when the Project Manager is unavailable.
  
• Provide basic client training as needed.
  
• Complete required job-site documentation and daily paperwork.
  
• Mentor Level I and Level II AV Technicians as needed.
  
• Follow applicable ANSI, EIA/TIA, National Electrical Code and safety standards.
  
• Work independently or as part of a team to complete commercial AV installation and service projects.
  

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or Technical Trade School diploma.
  
• 3+ years of experience in communications infrastructure and/or commercial AV installation, including fiber, copper, coax or hybrid cabling.
  
• Hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting commercial Audio Visual systems.
  
• Knowledge of professional audio systems, including sound reinforcement, paging, public address, background music, commercial intercom, DSP, system balancing and gain structure.
  
• Knowledge of professional video systems, projector technologies, video formats and presentation systems.
  
• Familiarity with AV-over-IP / Video-over-IP technologies or the ability to quickly learn converged AV/network technologies.
  
• Experience with structured cabling, equipment racks and AV system integration.
  
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, system documentation and installation plans.
  
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an installation team.
  
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  

Preferred Training & Certifications
One or more of the following is preferred:

• AVIXA/InfoComm CTS or CTS-I
  
• Extron AV Associate
  
• Extron Control System Certification
  
• Bogen Nyquist IP Intercom Certification
  
• Bogen Quantum Certification
  
• BSS DSP Certification
  
• Cisco CCNA
  
• InfoComm/AVIXA Quick Start to the Audiovisual Industry
  
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction
  

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and overtime when needed.
  
• Availability for occasional night and weekend work.
  
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation when required.
  
• Ability to work safely and follow established safety policies and procedures.
  
• Willingness to learn new technologies and perform additional AV-related tasks as needed.
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
  
• 401(k) with a 100% employer match on employee contributions up to 4% of compensation, with immediate 100% vesting
  
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
  
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  
• HSA and FSA options
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness programs
  
• Additional voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, legal and pet insurance