AV Technician

Roto; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Roto in Dublin, OH is seeking an AV Technician to hands-on build and test AV and computer systems for interactive exhibits. Under engineers, you’ll unpack, assemble, wire, and bench test equipment, and help install cabinetry and displays.

You’ll also help with video walls, rack building, and cable management, plus documentation of completed work. 1–2 years in AV or related tech is preferred; experience with projectors, HDMI/DisplayPort/USB/Cat6 is helpful. Lift operations are a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years hands-on AV installation or related field.
• Familiar with AV and computer equipment and connections HDMI, DisplayPort, USB, Cat6.
• Neat, professional cable management and cabling experience preferred.
• Able to follow rack elevations and wiring diagrams from engineers.
• Experience with lifting, rigging, and safe handling of equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload, stage, and store AV equipment safely.
• Bench build and inventory equipment to assemble exhibit systems.
• Build AV racks, dress and label cabling per elevations.
• Assist with hanging truss, projectors, screens, and speakers for testing.
• Assemble and test video walls; document work progress.

Skills

AV installation

IT hardware

low-voltage wiring

live events

technical training

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Dublin, OH 43017, Salary Range: $25.00 - $26.00 Hourly, The AV Technician is a hands on role in our Production Studio that helps build the AV and computer systems for our interactive exhibits. Under the direction of our engineers, you’ll unpack, assemble, wire, and test various AV and computer equipment. Tasks include bench testing equipment, building AV racks, assembling video walls and large projection systems, installation of equipment into final cabinetry, and documenting completed work.

Essential Functions (include, but are not limited to):

• Shop Organization and Equipment Handling: Unload, move, stage, and store AV equipment, including large displays, safely and without damage. Reorganize shop space as priorities shift and keep work areas neat, clean, and safe.
• Bench Builds: Unbox and inventory equipment (computers, monitors, touchscreens, amplifiers, speakers, and similar), then assemble and connect complete exhibit systems on tabletops so programmers can develop and test software and media. Coordinate with engineers on specialty interfaces and displays.
• Rack Building: Unbox and install computer, network, audio, and control equipment in AV racks per engineer-provided rack elevations. Run, dress, and label cabling and equipment as directed.
• Temporary AV Installation: Assist with hanging truss, projectors, screens, and speakers in the shop for testing and development, using lifts and safe overhead rigging practices under engineer direction.
• Video Wall Assembly: Assemble, align, and test seamless LCD and mosaic-style video walls. Support factory-guided assembly of direct-view LED (DVLED) walls.
• Cabinet Integration: Disassemble bench builds and professionally install equipment into final exhibit cabinetry, fastening all components per Roto standards (training provided). Work as a team to safely lift and mount monitors, which frequently require two or more people.
• Quality Control and Documentation: Verify completed work, take progress and as-built photos, and report issues. Select individuals with the appropriate skills may assist in compiling documentation for Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals.

Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of hands‑on experience in AV installation, IT/computer hardware, low‑voltage wiring, live event or stage production, or a related field; or equivalent technical training.
• Working familiarity with common AV and computer equipment (PCs, media players, displays, projectors, touchscreens, amplifiers, speakers, network switches) and their connections (HDMI, DisplayPort, USB, Cat6, audio).
• Proven care and confidence handling large displays and sensitive electronics.
• Commitment to neat, professional cable management, including dressing, bundling, and labeling. Experience terminating network and audio cables is a plus.
• Ability to follow rack elevations, basic wiring diagrams, and written or verbal instructions.
• Skilled in the safe use of common hand and power tools.
• Experience with aerial/scissor lifts, truss, or overhead rigging is a plus; lift certification preferred or willingness to be trained.
• Experience with video wall assembly or projector setup is a plus.
• Technical writing or documentation experience is a plus.