Freelance

Crunchy Tech; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crunchy Tech seeks AV contractor in the Seattle area to support new installations and service calls. The role involves installing and testing audio, video, and control systems across events and venues, with emphasis on Crestron, QSC, BSS, and related equipment.

Applicants should have hands-on experience with AV hardware, software, networking, and operating systems, plus the ability to troubleshoot under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in Audio Video hardware, software, networking troubleshooting, and basic to intermediate OS functionality.
• Certifications in Crestron, QSC, BSS, or similar systems are a plus.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical customers.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission AV equipment per project layouts and drawings (PDF/DWG).
• Troubleshoot and resolve media system issues during installations and service calls.
• Coordinate audio feeds with video/image signals and test end-to-end performance.
• Prepare equipment for shipping, testing, and on-site reconciliation.
• Test, run, and terminate wiring and cables to meet design specifications.
• Ensure equipment is stored properly and kept clean after service.

Skills

AV expertise

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Windows OS familiarity

Tools

Crestron Control Systems

QSC

BSS Soundweb

Rane

HDBaseT

Job description

Seattle, United States | Posted on 08/27/2023

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 new installations and/or service calls.

• 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.