AV Technician I

Astreya; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (UHC/Kaiser)

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Astreya is seeking an AV Technician I to join our onsite team with a global client. You will support corporate AV/VC environments, handle high-profile events, and troubleshoot issues with strong diagnostic skills. Occasional travel to client offices is required.

Responsibilities include installing AV equipment, wiring, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event support and system readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 0–2 years related experience or training.
• Ability to think and work independently.
• Strong understanding of wiring and termination skills for AV equipment.
• Excellent written and oral communication and customer service.
• Ability to read/understand architecture, electrical, structural & AV system drawings.
• Willingness to work day/evening/weekend shifts and travel for events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of AV equipment and displays, including audio/video conferencing, distributed audio, digital signage, control systems, and presentation systems.
• Install structured cabling: cat5e/6, video, RGB, HDMI, DVI, and audio cables.
• Ensure SLAs and daily deliverables are met with ticket updates.
• Upload Crestron control programs and coordinate with remote teams for control system certification.
• Assist with inventory management and resolve stock/DOA issues.
• Follow client policies, standards, and safety guidelines.

Skills

Independent work

Excellent communication

Customer service

Wiring and termination

Read drawings

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AV equipment installation

Job description

What this Job Entails:

The AV Technician I will join our expanding team onsite with one of our global clients. The hire will be given the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative technologies in the world. The AV Technician I will provide support for corporate AV/VC environments, and will confidently and quickly analyze problems using technical diagnostic skill sets, in order to effectively support and resolve issues. Technical responsibilities include high profile event support, audio, video, conferencing technology, projects, maintenance, support. Traveling to various client offices on occasion is required. Scope: Follows established procedures on routine work Requires detailed instructions

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist with installation of all AV equipment and displays to include: audio and video conferencing equipment, distributed audio, digital signage, control systems and all presentation systems.
• Help perform installation of structured cabling to include pulling, terminating and testing cat5e/6, video, RGB, HDMI, DVI and audio cables.
• Ensure that SLAs and daily deliverables are met including ticket updates.
• Upload Crestron control programs to control processors and work with remote program team on control system certification.
• Assist with inventory, including weekly/monthly stock levels, returning product (RMA) and inventory DOA issues.
• Follow all policies, standards or safety guidelines that client requires.
• Assist with problem solving and troubleshooting of any issue that may arise during an installation.
• Perform equipment setups, breakdowns and troubleshoot issues during events.
• Perform all necessary pre-event checks as required.
• Help liaise with cross-functional teams and internal users before and during events.
• Interface with end users and vendors to address requests and requirements.
• Assist in identifying and solving issues that impact client conference rooms.
• Other duties as required.

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop and bend for extended periods of time
• Must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools and to handle other office equipment
• Must have ability to climb ladder, scaffolding or transported by lifts
• Must have the ability to drive/operate a vehicle in a safe manner
• Must be able to regularly lift and transport up to 15 pounds, as well as frequently lift and or transport moderately heavy equipment up to 50 pounds
• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
• Must be able to use a computer
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 0 to 2 years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to think and work independently.
• Strong understanding of wiring and termination skills as well as proper installation techniques of all AV equipment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong customer service skills.
• Understanding of reading/understanding architecture, electrical, structural & AV systems drawings.
• Ability to work day, evening or weekend shifts and travel to support a distant event if required.
• Must have valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Salary Range

Salary Range $17.36 - $27.40 USD (Hourly) Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit. Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Benefits

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
• Dental provided through UHC Nationwide
• Vision provided by UHC
• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days
• 401k Plan
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law

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