Freelance

Crunchy Tech; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Job summary

Crunchy Tech in Cincinnati is seeking skilled AV contractors to support upcoming installations and service work across venues, offices, and events. You will set up equipment, run cables, ensure systems conform to design layouts, and troubleshoot live systems.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with audio, video, and control systems such as Crestron; strong troubleshooting skills; and the ability to work independently or in teams on concerts, conferences, and other events.

Qualifications

• Experience with audio video hardware, software, and basic network troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Windows, macOS, iOS and Android operating systems.
• Knowledge of Crestron control systems and DSP (e.g., QSC, BSS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and install AV equipment per designs and layouts.
• Run, terminate, test, and connect wires and cables.
• Configure control systems such as Crestron.
• Test and resolve media system issues; diagnose and fix problems.
• Coordinate audio feeds with television video.
• Send equipment for repairs as needed and ensure clean storage.

Skills

Audio Video hardware

Networking basics

Control Systems

DSP knowledge

Job description

Cincinnati, United States | Posted on 10/01/2023

Since2008, Crunchy Tech has been on a mission to transform the waybusinesses activate their physical spaces to reach customers anddrive collaboration. Today, our award-winning, full-service modelhas helped more than 500 clients design, implement, scale, andmanage high-performance audiovisual experiences from the front lobbyto the back office and everywhere in between.

PURPOSEOF POSITION:

We are currently sourcing new AV contractors inyour area and would love to add you to our list for newinstallations and/or service calls.

Contractorscould be asked to set up and install equipment such as:

• Soundspeakers,Microphones. Amplifiers
• Videomonitors
• Running,terminating, testing & connecting wires and cables
• Soundand mixing boards for events and functions such as concerts, sportsevents, meetings, conventions & presentations
• ControlSystems, i.e. Crestron
• DigitalSignal Processing, i.e. Peavey Media Matrix, BSS Soundweb, Rane
• VideoDistribution, i.e. HD over IP, AV over Cat5, HDBaseT
• Setup and wire racks.
• Monitorsound feeds to ensure quality.
• Ensureequipment is installed according to designated layout, i.e. PDF andDWG plans & callouts.
• Testand resolve equipment issues.
• Diagnoseand correct media system problems.
• Coordinateaudio feeds with television images.
• Sendin equipment for repairs as needed.
• Switchvideo input sources from one source to another.
• Cleanaudio and video equipment and store properly.

Requirements

Toperform this job successfully, an individual must be able to performeach essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed beloware representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired.

EXPERIENCE:

Experiencein Audio Video hardware, software, network troubleshooting, basic tointermediate operating system functionality or equivalent trainingand/or education is necessary. Operating systems include: Windows,OS X, iOS & Android. This position also requires basic tointermediate functionality or equivalent training and/or educationin Control Systems and Digital Signal Processing including but notlimited to: Crestron Control Systems, QSC, BSS, and otherProcessing. Certifications held in any of the aforementioned systemswill be highly regarded.

COMMUNICATIONSKILLS:

Customerinteractions must be handled with diplomacy and tact. Individualmust be able to gauge the customer's technical abilty andcommunicate with them in appropriate technical or non-technicallanguage in a non-condescending manner.

DECISIONMAKING/JUDGEMENT:

Thisposition involves projects and/or assignments requiring considerabledecision-making authority regarding procedures, plans, andschedules. Although there are sometimes problem-solving guidelinesfor particular problems, there may be no existing procedures orinstructions for those problems. The technician may be on their ownin solving problems and determining satisfactory solutions. Abilityto work independently and in a team setting is imperative.