Install Technician

Access Audio Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Audio Inc., based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is hiring an Install Technician / Jr Project Manager to support AVL system installations and project management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience, exceptional communication skills, and budgeting expertise to ensure successful project delivery.

This position promotes a strong team culture and offers long-term career growth opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in AVL system installation and project management.
• Understanding of professional AVL systems and terminology.
• Ability to solder communication terminations.

Responsibilities

• Install equipment as part of a team under project management.
• Prepare jobs in the warehouse.
• Lead client coordination for small projects.

Skills

Communication skills

AVL system installation

Project management

Team leadership

Budgeting expertise

Tools

AVL equipment

Operating company vehicles

Job description

Access Audio, a faith‑based non‑profit headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a talented individual to join our growing team as an Install Technician / Jr Project Manager. This role requires hands‑on experience in AVL (Audio, Video, Lighting) system installation, project management of AVL system integrations and events. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, organizational abilities, budgeting expertise, and a dedication to delivering high‑level results to our clients. This position offers an opportunity for long‑term career growth within our organization.

Job Duties:

• Installing equipment on a team of other technicians including working under the project manager assigned to that project
• Prepare upcoming jobs in the warehouse
• Foster a healthy team culture on‑site, promoting hard work, quality workmanship, and camaraderie
• Lead coordination with clients, Architect, GC, EC, EE and Access Audio team once the sales process is complete on our smaller projects
• Create Gantt charts for project timelines
• Schedule labor for installationsArrange rentals, transportation, consumable needs, etc.
• Track project costs and notify of any overages
• Lead a team of installers to install, program, commission, test, set up, and troubleshoot audio, video, lighting, and control equipment for clients
• Regularly communicate the current status of projects with the team
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Understanding of professional AVL systems, terminology, and commonly used components
• Proficiency in AVL signal flow and routing
• Understanding of proper installation techniques
• Knowledge of correct cabling necessary for AV
• Fundamental understanding of termination methods and procedures for all cabling connections related to AVL installs (XLR, BNC, RJ45, Speakon, Powercon, True 1, speaker and line level connections)
• Ability to solder communication terminations
• Basic understanding of the sales order process and required parts
• Ability to test and ensure functionality of equipment, including basic understanding of test procedures and equipment
• Excellent communication skills with leadership, coworkers, and clients, with a customer service mindset
• Willingness to undergo mandatory industry safety or manufacturer training
• Experience operating company vehicles, articulating boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc., safely
• Additional certifications such as OSHA 10, Q‑SYS, Extron, etc., are advantageous