Field AV Installation Technician | On-Site Expert

Diversified; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified in Kent, WA is seeking an Installation Technician responsible for on-site installation of AV technology and related systems across client sites. You will read drawings, install displays, projectors, speakers, and racks, and coordinate with project management and field superintendents.

The role requires frequent travel by car and occasional plane, with overtime as deadlines demand. A valid driver’s license and 1+ year of installation/fabrication experience are expected.

Qualifications

• One or more years as an associate technician and/or fabrication technician in commercial AV or related industry.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and adhere to our insurance requirements.
• Familiarity with a wide range of audio, video and networking equipment.
• Knowledgeable of low voltage electrical concepts.
• Possess basic carpentry and/or installation skills.
• Proficient use and safety with power tools.
• Good verbal communication skills and good customer service skills.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Possess all skills from Associate Install Technician and most skills from the Associate Fabrication Technician job descriptions to install components and make modifications on site as necessary to complete the project
• Physical installation of a wide variety of technology into a wide variety of locations
• Execute a wide variety of cabling terminations for all wire and connector types and ability to test completed terminations
• Support the preparation of equipment racks for staging of equipment wire lacing including installation of power strips, grounding bars, jack-fields, etc.
• Able to read and understand functional design drawings as well as cable riser diagrams and all architectural drawings
• Able to assist in the mounting of base build equipment such as monitor mounts, ceiling speakers, microphones and projectors
• Provide a consistent level of technical performance as well as flexibility in work schedule. This position requires periodic overtime and may require regular overtime for extended periods to meet fabrication deadlines
• Able to complete assignments in accordance with or better than established task durations as well as estimate task durations to meet assigned deadlines. Provides daily feedback to Project Manager, or Site Superintendent
• Able to build and wire custom designs from engineering drawings
• Fiber optic cable handling, installation termination and testing
• Can print and make minor corrections to cable labels
• Maintain an organized work environment specifically orderliness and cleanliness of the shop and jobsites.
• Responsible for maintaining their toolkit, company vehicles and installation materials inventories. Keeping things clean, orderly and well documented
• Responsible for maintaining their personal licenses, certifications and qualifications. (Some states have specific requirement in this area)
• Maintain daily record of time worked on specific projects for timesheet entry and work performed reports

Skills

Valid driver's license

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Fabrication/installation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

AV equipment knowledge

Networking basics

Job description

Diversified in Kent, WA is seeking an Installation Technician responsible for on-site installation of AV technology and related systems across client sites. You will read drawings, install displays, projectors, speakers, and racks, and coordinate with project management and field superintendents.

The role requires frequent travel by car and occasional plane, with overtime as deadlines demand. A valid driver’s license and 1+ year of installation/fabrication experience are expected.