Senior Technician - Audio Visual

Paladin Technologies; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AV solutions provider is seeking a Lead AV Technician in Metro Vancouver. The role involves overseeing installations of complex audio-visual systems across various commercial sectors. With responsibilities for mentoring junior technicians, the ideal candidate should have over 5 years in the AV industry, excellent communication skills, and sound technical knowledge. This position offers competitive pay between $34.00 and $43.00 per hour depending on experience. The company values leadership, team growth, and client satisfaction, providing opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading the installation of complex audio-visual systems.
• Ability to mentor and train other technicians.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation of audio/visual equipment.
• Mentor junior technicians.
• Complete project documentation.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to adapt

Education

5+ years experience in audio visual industry

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Crestron Toolbox

Extron Toolbelt

Tesira software

Job description

Our Audio-Visual team focuses on designing, installing, and maintaining complex AV solutions for our clients. As a Lead AV Technician with Paladin Technologies, you will be responsible for reviewing, understanding, analyzing, and implementing installation plans from our Design, Sales, and Project Management Team. Reporting into a Project Manager or Foreman, you will be responsible for mentoring and supervising junior Technicians. This position requires the ability and technical knowledge to complete installations, understand the BOM, and be capable of adjusting as needed to meet client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will represent Paladin in a professional manner that aligns with our values of leadership mindset, people development, team, and client-focused. A typical day could see you working on a variety of commercial installations including hospitals, airports, corporate offices, and casinos to name just a few.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the installationand servicing cabling infrastructure and audio/visual devices including pre-wiring, installation, termination, testing, reporting, and labeling per specifications and drawings.
• Lead the installation of audio/visual equipment including audio and video conferencing equipment, distributed audio, digital signage, sound reinforcement, control systems and all presentation systems.
• Lead system programming and commissioning through the use of Crestron Toolbox, Extron Toolbelt, and Tesira software to establish a connection with devices.
• Set of device ID's and IPaddresses, maintain and update spreadsheets for programmers.
• Organize and maintain efficiency with onsite activities and goals, keep project team motivated.
• Mentor, coach, and train other Technicians.
• Load program files and update firmware for various devices.
• Build racks and implement strong cable management practices.
• Read and interpret system diagrams and construction drawings.
• Ensure safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Administrative duties including project updates to Project Managers, completing and filing all project documentation.
• You may be required to be “on-call” before or after your regularly scheduled hours, and/or on a day when you are not regularly scheduled to work.
• Relationship building with clients and prospects for future opportunities.
• Other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

• 5 Plus years of experience in a technical role within the audio visual industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Progressiveexperience installing and maintaining complex Audio-Visual systems in a commercial environment.
• Flexibility to work in a variety of environments, from construction sites to finished corporate offices.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean abstract.
• Must be able to pass a background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in the hospitality, healthcare, and/or post-secondary industries.
• CTS, CTS-I, Extron,Biamp, Crestron, Q-SYS, Poly and other certifications.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Proper hand and power tool operations and safety.
• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation.
• Ability to complete projects on time and on budget.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to function as an effective team member.
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will be required to effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet).

WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may be required to travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required.

Pay

$34.00ph - $43.00ph DOE

Company Info

Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.

Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United States and Canada, and nearly 1,700 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics/OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call 1-855-296-3199 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.