Audio Visual Technician

Frey Consulting Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Technologies in Washington, DC, is seeking a mid-level AV Technician to deliver high-quality audiovisual services for conferencing events. You will design, install, maintain, and repair AV systems for a government customer, collaborating with event stakeholders and vendors to ensure reliable performance.

The role demands precise troubleshooting in real time, strong technical expertise, and the ability to configure equipment for meetings and video conferences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of IT, AV, and broadcasting systems knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients and team members.
• Familiar with Crestron/AMX control systems and Polycom VTC platforms.
• Willingness to travel and report to Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Install AV equipment as requested.
• Set up and configure audio and visual gear for meetings, presentations, and events.
• Operate microphones, projectors, and video conferencing systems.
• Ensure equipment functions properly before and during events.
• Monitor audio and video feeds to maintain quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly to minimize disruptions.
• Maintain an inventory of AV equipment and ensure it is in good working order.

Skills

IT knowledge

AV systems

Broadcasting systems

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Crestron/AMX

Travel readiness

On-site support

VTC platforms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

CTS certification preferred

Manufacturer certifications (Crestron, Dante, Biamp) a plus

Tools

Crestron/AMX control systems

Polycom VTC

Extron

Cisco collaboration tools

Biamp Dante

Dante networking

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

This is a mid-level technical role responsible for delivering high-quality audiovisual services for conferencing events. The AV Technician provides expert guidance on AV systems and workflows, ensuring seamless execution across multiple platforms. The candidate will provide design, installation, maintenance, and emergency repair services for all audio-visual (AV) equipment for a government customer. This position requires close collaboration with event stakeholders, technical teams, and external vendors to guarantee reliable performance. Assignments demand precision, creativity, and deep technical expertise to troubleshoot issues in real time and optimize AV environments for exceptional user experience. This is a full-time permanent role supporting one of our programs in Washington, DC .

Responsibilities

• Provides customer support in defining and implementing solutions to customer problems in work processes and tools.
• The capacity to progressively link, test, and modify as necessary the customer’s system and service components that interface with the equipment and services and support systems provided by contractors and other customers, and merge their respective functional characteristics into comprehensive, interoperable systems.

Duties

The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of

Responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to

cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

The candidate for the position will:

• Install AV equipment as requested
• Set up and configure audio and visual equipment for meetings, presentations, and events
• Operate microphones, projectors, and video conferencing systems
• Ensure all equipment is functioning properly before and during events
• Monitor audio and video feeds to ensure quality throughout events.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly to minimize disruptions.
• Maintain an inventory of AV equipment and ensure it is in good working order.

Qualifications

• Possess 2+ years of IT, AV, and Broadcasting systems knowledge
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients and team members
• Strong troubleshooting skills to address equipment malfunctions
• Familiar with Crestron/AMX control systems as well as Polycom VTC platforms
• Must be available for travel as needed
• Must have reliable transportation for daily work, direct reporting in Washington, DC
• Experience with audiovisual system setup and troubleshooting
• Relevant experience as an on-site support technician, front-line help desk technician, or field technician
• Manufacturer training such as Extron, Crestron, Biamp, Polycom, Cisco - a plus
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• CTS certification preferred
• Relevant manufacturer certifications (Crestron, Dante, Biamp) are a plus

Special Skills

• Ability to lift 75lbs

Company Overview

Vision Technologies, a national and global systems integrator, provides IT services and solutions for commercial and federal clients. Our seasoned staff has keen insight into trends and emerging technologies that are changing the way we work, communicate, and protect our society. We offer design, installation, support and project management for Distributed Antenna Systems, Passive Optical Networking, voice/data, wireless systems, security, audiovisual, and video teleconferencing delivering powerful IP-centric, integrated solutions that get results.

Vision Technologies is an AA/EOE/M/F/Disabled/VET Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability.