AV/VC Technician L3

Milestone Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Technologies in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced onsite AV/VC Operations Tier 3 Technician to support large-scale conference room systems. You will escalate issues, perform maintenance, and assist in deployments and room refreshes in a fast-paced corporate environment.

The role requires strong AV knowledge, Crestron/QSC/Shure experience, and excellent communication to coordinate with Tier 1/2 technicians and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HS diploma/GED with 5+ years of relevant AV ops experience.
• Subject matter expert in corporate AV deployments and ops support.
• CTS certification preferred but not required.
• 2+ years Crestron experience and system-loading skills.
• Experience with LED walls and DSP projects; network basics essential.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Escalation contact for AV issues Tier 1/2 cannot resolve.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting for conference room AV systems.
• Coordinate AV equipment installation and room refreshes.
• Provide post-install support and turnover of spaces.
• Troubleshoot and repair integrated audio and video systems.
• Track requests in Zendesk and communicate updates via Slack.
• Assist with commissioning and turnover of new conference rooms.
• Support Google Meet/Zoom room hardware and components.

Skills

AV deployments

Video conferencing

Troubleshooting

Customer support

Networking basics

Project management

Ticketing software

Crestron systems

LED walls

Remote access

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years AV ops (HS diploma/GED path)

Tools

Crestron Toolbox

DM/NVX/Touch Panels

QSC audio

Shure audio

LED walls (Planar/Samsung)

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 is 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.