Audio Visual Installer

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced AV Technician to lead complex installations, site surveys, and system integration for government projects. You will fabricate racks, load control code, configure networks, and develop documentation while mentoring contract technicians.

Strong reading/writing skills and a Public Trust clearance are required. Preferred: AVIXA and manufacturer certifications, plus experience with Crestron Studio and IP networks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Minimum 5 years of experience working independently and collaboratively in team environments
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated technical reading and writing skills
• Minimum 5 years of experience fabricating, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting audiovisual systems and equipment
• Minimum 5 years of experience configuring AV network equipment and troubleshooting control systems
• Minimum 5 years of experience reading and creating technical documentation, drawings, blueprints, and CAD designs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills with experience supporting multicultural environments
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Audiovisual Technology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Radio/Television, Communications, or a related field
• Preferred: AVIXA certifications (CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I)
• Preferred: Manufacturer certifications such as Biamp, ClearOne, Crestron, Cisco/Tandberg, Shure, AMX, or Extron
• Preferred: Experience supporting government contracts
• Preferred: Experience training end users on AV systems
• Preferred: Experience troubleshooting IP networks, video teleconferencing, and control systems, including Crestron Studio programming
• Preferred: Experience supporting Windows environments, streaming appliances, storage servers, video production servers, asset management systems, and remote AV device management
• Preferred: Ability to support multiple computer operating systems

Responsibilities

• Perform complex audiovisual systems installations and integrations
• Conduct site surveys to evaluate project requirements and installation feasibility
• Fabricate and assemble AV equipment racks
• Load and configure control system code
• Commission, test, and troubleshoot AV systems for full operational functionality
• Generate, update, and maintain technical documentation, including system drawings and As-Built documentation
• Develop and maintain technical relationships with vendors and manufacturers
• Lead and mentor a team of contract AV Technicians
• Configure and troubleshoot AV network equipment and control systems
• Train and guide end users on newly installed AV systems
• Ensure installations comply with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Support installation, commissioning, and maintenance of complex audiovisual systems in a government environment

Skills

AV installation

Technical docs

Team leadership

Public Trust clearance

CAD drawings

AV network config

Control system programming

Vendor relationships

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Audiovisual Technology or related field

Tools

Crestron Studio Programming

Video Teleconferencing Systems

Windows Environments

Streaming Appliances

Asset Management Systems

Job description

• Perform complex audiovisual systems installations and integrations
• Conduct site surveys to evaluate project requirements and installation feasibility
• Fabricate and assemble AV equipment racks
• Load and configure control system code
• Commission, test, and troubleshoot AV systems for full operational functionality
• Generate, update, and maintain technical documentation, including system drawings and As-Built documentation
• Develop and maintain technical relationships with vendors and manufacturers
• Lead and mentor a team of contract AV Technicians
• Configure and troubleshoot AV network equipment and control systems
• Train and guide end users on newly installed AV systems
• Ensure installations comply with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Support installation, commissioning, and maintenance of complex audiovisual systems in a government environment

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, including passing a criminal background and credit check
• Minimum 5 years of experience working independently and collaboratively in team environments
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated technical reading and writing skills
• Minimum 5 years of experience fabricating, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting audiovisual systems and equipment
• Minimum 5 years of experience configuring AV network equipment and troubleshooting control systems
• Minimum 5 years of experience reading and creating technical documentation, drawings, blueprints, and CAD designs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills with experience supporting multicultural environments
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Audiovisual Technology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Radio/Television, Communications, or a related field
• Preferred: AVIXA certifications (CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I)
• Preferred: Manufacturer certifications such as Biamp, ClearOne, Crestron, Cisco/Tandberg, Shure, AMX, or Extron
• Preferred: Experience supporting government contracts
• Preferred: Experience training end users on AV systems
• Preferred: Experience troubleshooting IP networks, video teleconferencing, and control systems, including Crestron Studio programming
• Preferred: Experience supporting Windows environments, streaming appliances, storage servers, video production servers, asset management systems, and remote AV device management
• Preferred: Ability to support multiple computer operating systems

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in audiovisual systems installation, configuration, and troubleshooting, with a strong emphasis on technical documentation and compliance with project specifications. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor technicians, and maintain vendor relationships in a government environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Audiovisual Systems Installation
• Technical Documentation Creation
• AV Network Equipment Configuration
• Team Leadership and Mentoring
• Public Trust Clearance

Hard Skills

• AV Equipment Fabrication
• Control System Code Configuration
• Troubleshooting AV Systems
• Reading Technical Drawings
• Creating CAD Designs

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Customer Service Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• AVIXA Certifications (CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I)
• Manufacturer Certifications (Biamp, ClearOne, Crestron, Cisco/Tandberg, Shure, AMX, Extron)

Industry Keywords

• Government Contracts
• Multicultural Environments
• Safety Requirements
• Project Specifications
• Installation Feasibility

Tools & Technologies

• Crestron Studio Programming
• Video Teleconferencing Systems
• Windows Environments
• Streaming Appliances
• Asset Management Systems