Audio Visual and Low Voltage Installation Technician

The Werd Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic audiovisual firm in Austin, TX, is seeking an AV and LV Installation Technician to support the installation and maintenance of AV systems. Responsibilities include mounting hardware, pulling cabling, testing systems, and collaborating with project teams. The ideal candidate has around 4 years of AV/IT installation experience and the ability to work effectively under pressure. This position offers an engaging work environment with opportunities for travel outside of Austin.

Qualifications

• 4 years working experience in AV / IT commercial installation preferred.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactively anticipates and prevents problems.

Responsibilities

• Mount hardware including speakers and displays.
• Pull audio and network cabling.
• Test functionality of AV systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing systems with guidance.
• Supervise crew on-site and liaise with clients/GCs.

Skills

AV / IT commercial installation experience

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive problem anticipation

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Network cabling tools

Job description

As an AV and LV Installation Technician at The Werd Company, you’ll be at the center of the action with The Werd Company’s dynamic and growing Audiovisual team in Austin, TX. You will help pre-designed AV systems become reality, maintain existing systems and have input in these processes. The AV and LV Installation Technician thrives in a rapidly evolving environment and is exceptionally flexible, able to carry out a broad scope of responsibilities.

What You’ll Do:

• Mount hardware including but not limited to speakers, visual displays, AV rack gear, projectors, cameras, I/O wall plates.
• Pull cable for structured cable installation including audio and network cabling.
• Perform cable terminations including but not limited to RJ45, EuroBlock, RG6, and XLR.
• Test point to point functionality of systems.
• Use power and hand tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Read and interpret premade blueprints and schematics.
• Keep a positive attitude when changes are made to the scope of work.
• Perform maintenance on and troubleshoot existing systems with guidance from management, sometimes at odd hours or days, depending on the situation.
• Work alongside Designers to specify and procure relevant tools and hardware required for the project.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Manager regarding logistics, organization, storage and transportation of materials to and from site.
• Interface with Labor Coordinator regarding scheduling crew for projects.
• Supervise crew on-site, providing direction and assistance when needed.
• Act as on-site liaison to Client, General Contractor, and other relevant personnel.
• Provide reports to Project Managers as to projects’ onsite progress.
• Attend regular meetings with Designer, Project Manager and other relevant personnel to discuss project needs.
• Occasionally travel outside of Austin for projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Personality and Skill Requirements:

• Prefer 4 years working experience in AV / IT commercial installation.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.
• Proactively anticipates problems and actively prevents them.