AV/VC L3 Technician

Covestic Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestic Inc. is seeking an experienced onsite AV/VC Operations Tier 3 Technician in Albuquerque, NM. You will serve as the escalation point for Tier 1/2, lead AV system maintenance, and coordinate installation and support for conference rooms across a large enterprise.

Strong Crestron, QSC, and LED wall experience is required. The role requires excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, and you will work closely with client SMEs to ensure systems are maintained per operating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HS diploma with 5+ years in AV operations.
• Subject matter expertise in AV deployments for corporate environments.
• CTS certification preferred.
• Experience with Crestron, QSC, Shure, LED walls; ability to load and configure DSP projects.

Responsibilities

• Escalation contact for AV equipment issues from Tier 1/2 and customers.
• Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting for AV systems in conference rooms.
• Coordinate physical installation and turnover of AV equipment.
• Log, track, and report AV tickets and metrics using Zendesk.
• Support video conferencing room hardware (Google Meet/Zoom) and room refreshes.

Skills

AV Systems

Crestron

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

Ticketing

Remote access

Education

Bachelor's degree or HS + 5+ years AV ops

Tools

Crestron Toolbox

QSC hardware

DM/NVX

Job description

We are looking for an experienced onsite AV/VC Operations Tier 3 Technician with excellent video conferencing and troubleshooting skills and happy to work in a versatile role. You will provide AV client support and will be the escalation point of contact for requests from Tier 1 and Tier 2 technicians and customers to assist in conference room setup and break-fix troubleshooting support. You will also work closely with the client SME to troubleshoot AV systems and other AV-related technologies. Tier 3 technicians will be responsible for ensuring and overseeing the systems are set up and maintained based on the client's operating schedule and are always in working order. The ideal candidate will have a track record of supporting large-scale AV operations in a commercial enterprise environment, expertise in AV systems, and excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to play a highly visible role in an exciting, industry-leading technology business.

• Escalation contact for any AV equipment issues that the Tier 1/2 AV technicians cannot resolve on their own
• Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting for AV systems
• Stay connected and well-communicated with the rest of the team as the AV Ops escalation SME
• Fill in for Tier 1/ 2 coverage when needed
• Manage and coordinate physical installation of AV equipment
• Execute ad hoc AV installation requests
• Decommission and transport AV equipment for room refreshes
• Troubleshoot and maintain integrated audio systems in conference rooms
• Designer adjustments and hardware configurations
• Ensures wireless and ceiling microphone optimization
• Troubleshoot and repair Crestron hardware and software (post-programming)
• Experienced in Crestron Toolbox and related hardware support (including but not limited to DM, NVX, Touch Panels, TX/RX pairs, HDMD, HDBT, etc.)
• Track all requests and issues through Zendesk ticketing and communicate with the team through Slack
• Ensure that the correct information is being logged in all tickets
• Provide data to aid FTE in delivering specific reporting metrics
• Monitor AV ticketing queue and resolve tickets promptly
• Monitor Slack channels and communicate needs and updates to the team
• Google Meet Admin support
• Assist with commissioning and turnover of new conference rooms and specialty spaces
• Troubleshoot and repair LED wall equipment (Sedna, Samsung, Planar)
• Utilize client-provided tools and systems to complete team tasks
• Follow all client-required policies, standards, or safety guidelines
• Documentation of processes created by the vendor.
• Ongoing maintenance and updates to the team site runbook
• Work with the internal ticketing system and ensure an appropriate level of information logged in all tickets. Also, monitor ticket queue and resolve tickets promptly
• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate solutions
• Utilize remote access Mac, Linux, and Windows systems to control internal systems (via SSH, VNC; be able to navigate file systems on remote machines)

Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution OR HS diploma/GED with 5+ years of relevant work experience in AV operations
• Subject matter expertise in AV deployments and operations support in a corporate environment and an understanding of audio/video signal flow
• CTS certification (preferred, but not required)
• Experienced with all aspects of AV installation including cable pulling, rack building, cable management, various types of terminations (RJ45, DB9) structural accommodations, modifications, device installation, etc.
• 2+ years' experience with Crestron
• Ability to load system code and firmware including the ability to troubleshoot configuration systems
• Experience working with QSC, and Shure audio systems including the ability to load and configure DSP projects and troubleshoot configuration issues
• Experience working with LED walls including the ability to troubleshoot hardware-related issues
• Understanding of networking technology, video transmission over network
• Project Management Skills with large projects, organizational skills, and an ability to maintain standards.
• Proficiency with any helpdesk support ticket management software
• Experience working in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional organization
• Troubleshoot and support video conferencing room Hardware (Google Meets kits or Zoom conference room hardware)
• Deployment and breakfix support for LCDs, Projectors, Cameras, Amplifiers, Microphones, LED walls (Planar, Samsung, etc.)
• Digital Signage Support (Appspace, Crestron scheduling panels)
• Install Audio Systems (soundtrack, QSC, Dante, etc.)
• Experience with technologies from Crestron, QSC, Shure, etc.