AV Technician

asmglobal; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Global in Highland Heights, KY seeks a skilled Audio/Video Technician to install, maintain, and repair facility and client AV systems for events. You will set up equipment, monitor signals, troubleshoot issues in real time, and coordinate with operations teams to ensure smooth show execution.

A minimum of 2 years of AV experience and ability to lift 50 pounds are required. Strong knowledge of patch bays, mixers and wireless gear is preferred; a high school diploma or technical training is

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Audio/Video experience.
• Must read and interpret client floor plans.
• Able to climb, lift up to 50 pounds.
• Fluent in reading/writing English.

Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor and maintain audio/video equipment for events.
• Install and repair cable feeds and related AV systems.
• Troubleshoot field technical problems in real time.
• Maintain AV inventory and coordinate with operations.

Skills

Audio/Video setup

Signal flow

Wireless systems

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school degree a plus

Tools

Patch bays

Switchers

Mixers

Converters

Job description

Summary:

This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repairs of facility and client audio, video, and technical systems including sound, video, and radio and television broadcasts.

• Setup, monitor and maintain all technical equipment in the facility in regards to but not limited to audio, video, and scoreboard operations.
• Provide installation, and repairs on services such as cable feeds, audio and video being either event related or structural.
• Maintain applicable code requirements that apply to cable insulation, ceiling plenum routing and support, wall penetration and fire rating when conduit raceways are necessary.
• Solve routine field technical problems.
• Correctly use and apply test equipment to verify problems to the facility systems.
• Read, understand and communicate client floor plan layouts.
• Maintain inventory of all audio and video equipment.
• Coordinate work with all operations sections; interfaces effectively with all users, providers and peers.
• Attend to and conforms to the policies established by ASM in the successful performance of this position.
• Responsible for all related equipment maintenance, repair and inventory.
• Perform event standby and troubleshoots technical problems in real time situations.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to identify and terminate all forms of audio and video connections whether consumer, professional or broadcast level.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of signal flow for both audio and video applications.
• Working knowledge of wireless systems and frequencies.
• Knowledge and understanding of digital vs. analog signals in both audio and video.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of installation of patch bays, switchers, mixers and converters in both audio and video applications.
• Hearing sufficient to clearly hear voices, alarms, bells and horns.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Must have professional attitude and appearance

Education and/or Experience

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• College or Technical School degree a plus.
• 2+ years of previous Audio/Video experience.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have some computer knowledge.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

No certifications are required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to climb and work from lifts, ladders, catwalks for long periods of time multiple times per day as needed. Must have the physical ability to maneuver around facility(ies), at times, walking and/or standing up to 8-14 hours daily as well as the ability to kneel, climb to walkways or balance, frequently lift in the excess of 50 pounds. This position is also exposed to extreme noise during events.

The company reserves the right to change or modify all job descriptions as needed. This description portrays in general terms the type and levels of work performed and is not intended to be all-inclusive or to represent specific duties of any one incumbent. The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.

ASM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.