AV Technician (Level 2) – Buffalo, NY

Inter Technologies Corporation; Buffalo (NY); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing family-owned business that specializes in audio-visual integration services. As an AV Technician, you will play a crucial role in installing and maintaining AV systems across various job sites while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This dynamic position requires extensive travel, offering a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects. You'll be part of a supportive team that values initiative and professionalism, making a significant impact on the success of installations. If you are passionate about technology and enjoy hands-on work, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and thrive in your career.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Medical Coverage Options

Generous Daily Per Diem

401k Program

Tool Kit and Uniform

Personal Cell Phone Allowance

Qualifications

• Prior AV experience is essential, along with CTS certification.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate audio-visual system components per company standards.
• Troubleshoot cabling and provide direction to other technicians.

Skills

Audio-Visual Experience

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management Skills

Ability to Lift 75 lbs

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

CTS Certification (or ability to achieve)

Tools

Hand Tools

Small Power Tools

Industrial Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Inter Technologies Corporation (ITC) provides expert audio-visual integration services. Our adaptable structure enables us to complete and provide follow-on support for large-scale installations throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. ITC is a rapidly growing and evolving family-owned and operated business and we need you to join our growing family and client list!

Department: Operations

Reports To: Project Manager or Lead AV Technician

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

This position is responsible and accountable for installing the electronic, hardware, and wiring components of audio-visual systems according to company standards. This position reports to the Project Manager or Lead AV Technician and is a member of the Operations team supporting the mission and goals of a "Best in Class" sales and AV integration program. As an operational member of a dynamic installation operation, the AV Technician will work with minimal supervision to receive, inventory, assemble and install AV equipment on job site locations to comply with the company’s policies and procedures, including quality, safety, environmental, and business practices.

This is a travel position with extensive travel to job sites across the country unless work on confirmed, contracted projects in the Buffalo metropolitan area are available. Residency within 50 miles of Buffalo is required.

Essential job functions, duties and responsibilities:

• Moving and/or repositioning large equipment or wiring supplies. Individuals must be able to lift and carry heavy objects of 75 lbs. unassisted and to steady objects above shoulder height while fastened into place by co-workers.
• Trouble-shooting audio and video cabling
• Installing and terminating cables with the appropriate solder or compression connector
• Drilling in drywall, concrete, and cinderblock for the purpose of running wires, installing projectors, projection screens, cameras, and speaker systems
• Installing electronic and electrical components into equipment racks and other locations per wiring diagrams or verbal instructions
• Sanding, painting and other light construction jobs
• Cleaning up job sites and breaking down boxes
• Organizing and storing materials
• Working in confined spaces
• Working on ladders and lifts at heights in excess of 10ft
• Providing some direction mentoring of other installers and technicians
• Performing other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Prior AV experience
• CTS certification or the ability to achieve certification within six months of start date
• Ability to travel on regular/constant basis and often on short notice with long/unusual work hours
• Successfully complete criminal background check, motor vehicle review and drug test prior to start
• Strong communication skills and experience working on teams
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with standard office productivity software including Google, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience and comfort with hand tools, small power tools and industrial tools
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly
• Ability to make important decisions under tight timelines and in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving and time management skills
• Friendly and approachable
• Valid driver’s license with less than two citations in last two years and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and complete ladder and other safety training

Working Conditions:

Work can be in normal comfortable air-conditioned environments, but will also include less comfortable cold or hot construction environments and on occasion, tasks require work outdoors or in a suspension rig.

Success Factors:

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal direction
• Shows initiative and is proactive, dependable and productive to complete tasks effectively and efficiently
• A professional attitude focusing on the success of Inter Technologies Corporation with a high degree of attention to detail
• An understanding that every installation is the most important and a strong installation program is key to that success
• Works well with others, including taking direction and offering/receiving constructive feedback
• A professional and respectful attitude in dealing with others and adjusting to varied job assignments and tasks
• An aptitude toward time and resource management
• A desire to progress in job knowledge and qualifications and take on new responsibilities
• A desire to help others accomplish tasks and achieve goals
• Reporting to job locations on time and in appropriate work attire/PPE

Job offer consists of a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

• Paid vacation and sick pay
• Medical coverage options: health, vision and dental
• Generous daily per diem while traveling overnight to cover meals and non-reimbursable incidentals
• In-house travel team to make all work-related travel arrangements including air flights, ground transportation and lodging all paid through company accounts
• 401k program after one year of service and with annual employer contribution after one year of enrollment
• Tool kit, uniform shirt, PPE and a stipend per paycheck as a personal cell phone allowance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour or commensurate with experience in accordance with New York Prevailing Wage Requirements where required

Job Location: This is a travel position with extensive travel to job sites across the country unless work on confirmed, contracted projects in the Buffalo metropolitan area are available. Residency within 50 miles of Buffalo is required.

*Benefits listed are a highlight of what are offered to full-time, salaried and hourly employees and are subject to change.

The ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. To determine whether an individual is qualified, the essential functions of each job should be identified. Essential job functions are those that are intrinsic to the position, and the individual who holds the job must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.