AV Technician

Hyphn; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyphn is hiring an AV Installer to deploy audio-visual systems in commercial spaces. You will work with a team, interpret CAD drawings, and ensure installations meet project specs, timelines, and budgets.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and on-site coordination with project managers and foremen. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of AV installation experience, familiarity with control systems, and valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience installing and maintaining high quality audio visual systems.
• Experience with testing and commissioning of AV systems.
• Familiarity with structured cabling, fiber optic, and low voltage installations.

Responsibilities

• Install A/V and related systems in commercial spaces on site.
• Interpret project drawings, CAD drawings, elevations and schematics to guide installations.
• Test, label, and troubleshoot cabling and equipment to ensure system completeness and quality.
• Maintain SLAs by scheduling routine maintenance and servicing customer systems.
• Follow safety practices and company installation methods to meet quality standards.

Skills

Technical capability

Professionalism

Self-motivation

Self-discipline

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Technical trade school diploma or college degree a plus

Tools

Biamp

Crestron

Google Video Conferencing

Zoom

Cisco

Poly

ClearOne

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities:Install A/V and related systems in commercial spacesTake pride and ownership in the installation work you provideWork well with a team and complete tasks assigned to you on a project site by the Lead AV Technician, Project Manager or ForemanWork alone or with a team of installation technicians to complete satisfactory A/V installations on time, on budget, and on qualityMaintain customer systems, service customer systems according to Service Level Agreements, including regular service visits, on call availability when necessary, maintenance of firmware and other system requirements according to SLAsMaintenance of internal A/V systems, development and upkeep of records, scheduling and coordination of routine maintenance, proactive performance checksFollow established best practices and preferred installation methodsRead and interpret project blueprints, CAD drawings, elevations, schematics, reflected ceiling plans, call out possible project challenges and risks, and lead a team to install systems based on drawing packagesTerminate, test and label network, audio and video cablingRack construction, pulling cable, and preparing equipment for installationInstallation of completed racks, projectors, monitors and related mountsAssist with testing of system components to assure system completeness and conventionUse company approved installation methods and techniquesEnsure all work complies with company policies, procedures, standards and conventionsAssure each system’s physical completeness is in accordance with installation drawingsMaintain an on-going dialog with Lead Installation Technician and Project Engineer, ensuring that work quality, performance, and materials meet required schedules and expectationsMaintain assigned equipment inventory and assigned toolsFollow and maintain proper safety practicesUnderstand Hyphn ’s vision and mission, and our value proposition.Participating in training and self-development programsPerform other duties as assigned by WPT leadershipJob Specifications/Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent as a prerequisiteAVIXA CTS or CTS-I is a plusOther A/V industry certifications2-3 years’ experience installing and maintaining high quality audio visual systemsBiamp, Crestron, Google Video Conferencing, Zoom, Cisco, Poly,ClearOne system installation and commissioning experience a plusExperience installing audio-visual, teleconferencing, corporate video, control systems, low voltage, voice/data cabling, structured cabling, fiber optic, or related systems strongly preferredExperience using hand tools of the A/V and electronic related trades is a plus. This is inclusive of, but not limited to, wire strippers and crimpers for varying types of wire and cable, solderingtools/techniques, construction equipment such as scaffolding, hoists, pulleys, (concrete, brick & block) attachment devices, unistrut steel support, etc.Must maintain a valid driver’s license with clean driving recordThe position of Installation requires the following attributes: technical capability, professionalism, self-motivation, self-discipline, focus and attention to detail and punctualityMust maintain a valid driver’s license with clean driving record and meet all eligibility requirements to drive a company vehicle throughout employment.Basic computer skills using Microsoft OfficeEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent, some college preferred, technical trade school diploma or college degree a plus. 2-3 Years relevant experience.Physical Demands:The position of Installation requires the following attributes: technical capability, professionalism, self-motivation, self-discipline, focus and attention to detail and punctualityMust be able to stand, kneel and crouch for long periods of timeMust be able to climb ladders and scaffoldingMust be able to lift more than 50 poundsMust be able to work in high places and in small, cramped placesMust be able to work in hot humid places as well as cold placesMust be able to maintain the following attributes while under pressure from deadlines: technical capability, professionalism, self-motivation, self-discipline, focus and attention to detailMust be able to maintain a safety-minded approach to all activitiesWork Environment:Operations Center & Warehouse, spending time with other installers and service team members. Some time spent in Design Studio, an office and showroom environment. Some installation duties will be in Hyphn ’s own space, while most will be located on-site at customer locations.