AV Technician – Commercial Audio Visual Systems/ Tempe, AZ

Zohorecruit; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

HSA and FSA options

EAP and wellness programs

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking an experienced AV Technician to join a leading global technology solutions provider in Tempe, AZ. This full-time role focuses on installing, servicing, testing and troubleshooting commercial AV systems with Extron, Bogen, Cisco, and DSPs.

You will install and integrate projectors, displays, speakers and control systems, build racks, run structured cabling, and support system commissioning on retrofit and new-construction projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in communications infrastructure or commercial AV installation.
• Hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting commercial AV systems.
• Knowledge of professional audio systems, including sound reinforcement, paging, DSP, and gain structure.
• Knowledge of professional video systems, projector technologies and presentation systems.
• Familiarity with AV-over-IP/Video-over-IP technologies or converged AV/network tech.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and installation plans.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, test and troubleshoot commercial AV systems including Extron and related techs.
• Install and integrate projectors, displays, speakers, cameras and other AV equipment.
• Build and install equipment racks, patch panels and related hardware.
• Perform rack fabrication, equipment staging and system integration.
• Install and terminate structured cabling (Cat5/6, fiber) and organize cabling.
• Install wall- and ceiling-mounted AV equipment and perform mounting and rigging.
• Load and test control and DSP system code; minor programming under supervision.
• Provide basic client training and assist with site documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or Technical Trade School diploma

Tools

Extron

Bogen

Cisco

DSP systems

AV-over-IP

Structured cabling

Rack fabrication

Job description

AV Technician – Commercial Audio Visual Systems/ Tempe, AZ

AV Technician – Commercial Audio Visual Systems
Location: Tempe, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $23.00–$30.00 per hour
We are seeking an experienced AV Technician to join a leading global technology solutions provider in Tempe, AZ. This is a full-time opportunity for an Audio Visual professional with hands-on experience installing, servicing, testing and troubleshooting commercial AV systems.
Working under the direction of a Lead Technician, the AV Technician will install and integrate professional audio, video and control systems in commercial environments.
The ideal candidate has experience with Extron, Bogen, Cisco, DSP systems, AV- over-IP, structured cabling, rack fabrication and commercial AV installation.
What You'll Do

• Install, service, test and troubleshoot commercial Audio Visual systems, including Bogen, Cisco, Extron and related technologies.
  
• Install and integrate projectors, projection screens, flat-panel displays, speakers, cameras, microphones and other professional AV equipment.
  
• Build and install equipment racks, backboards, patch panels, connecting blocks, fiber enclosures and associated hardware.
  
• Perform rack fabrication, equipment staging and system integration.
  
• Install and terminate Category 5/5e, Category 6, fiber optic, coax and other structured cabling systems.
  
• Pull, dress, organize, label and terminate cabling according to industry standards.
  
• Install wall- and ceiling-mounted AV equipment and perform structural mountingand rigging.
  
• Load and test control and DSP system code.
  
• Upload and download Extron control programs and perform minor programming changes under the direction of an engineer or programmer.
  
• Install and troubleshoot sound reinforcement, paging, public address, background music, intercom and DSP systems.
  
• Assist with system testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.
  
• Use test equipment including multimeters, voltmeters, ohm meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and impedance meters.
  
• Perform copper and fiber cable splicing and identify active circuits.
  
• Install grounding infrastructure and perform grounding tests.
  
• Work in both retrofit and new-construction environments and assist with system cutovers.
  
• Serve as a customer liaison at the job site when the Project Manager is unavailable.
  
• Provide basic client training as needed.
  
• Complete required job-site documentation and daily paperwork.
  
• Mentor Level I and Level II AV Technicians as needed.
  
• Follow applicable ANSI, EIA/TIA, National Electrical Code and safety standards.
  
• Work independently or as part of a team to complete commercial AV installationand service projects.
  

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or Technical Trade School diploma.
  
• 3+ years of experience in communications infrastructure and/or commercial AV installation, including fiber, copper, coax or hybrid cabling.
  
• Hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting commercial Audio Visualsystems.
  
• Knowledge of professional audio systems, including sound reinforcement, paging, public address, background music, commercial intercom, DSP, system balancing and gain structure.
  
• Knowledge of professional video systems, projector technologies, video formats and presentation systems.
  
• Familiarity with AV-over-IP / Video-over-IP technologies or the ability to quickly learn converged AV/network technologies.
  
• Experience with structured cabling, equipment racks and AV system integration.
  
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, system documentation andinstallation plans.
  
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an installation team.
  
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  

Preferred Training & Certifications
One or more of the following is preferred:

• AVIXA/InfoComm CTS or CTS-I
  
• Extron AV Associate
  
• Extron Control System Certification
  
• Bogen Nyquist IP Intercom Certification
  
• Bogen Quantum Certification
  
• BSS DSP Certification
  
• Cisco CCNA
  
• InfoComm/AVIXA Quick Start to the Audiovisual Industry
  
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction
  

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and overtime when needed.
  
• Availability for occasional night and weekend work.
  
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation when required.
  
• Ability to work safely and follow established safety policies and procedures.
  
• Willingness to learn new technologies and perform additional AV-related tasks as needed.
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
  
• 401(k) with a 100% employer match on employee contributions up to 4% of compensation, with immediate 100% vesting
  
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
  
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  
• HSA and FSA options
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness programs
  
• Additional voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, legal and pet insurance