Lead AV Technician (Traveling)

Encore Technologies; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audiovisual integration company is seeking an AV Lead Technician in Louisville, KY. The role involves leading AV projects, managing technicians, and proficiently using AV hardware and software. Candidates must have over 4 years of AV integration experience, a high school diploma, and be skilled in installation and troubleshooting. The position requires 50-80% travel. Competitive salary of $70-85K offered, along with opportunities for professional growth and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in AV integration is required.
• Comfortable working with executives and conveying technical information.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium scale AV projects and teams.
• Install and operate various AV equipment including cameras and microphones.
• Submit all project documentation like redlined CAD documents.

Skills

Leadership in AV projects

Cable management

DSP fine-tuning

Networking fundamentals

Customer communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crestron

AMX

Extron

Biamp Tesira

QSC

Cisco (VTC codec)

Poly (VTC codec)

Job description

AV Lead Technician

Location: Lexington or Louisville KY

Travel: 50% travel ability regionally

Salary: 70-85K

Roles And Responsibilities

• Ability to lead small to medium scale AV projects.
• Assumes responsibility of leading a team of technicians on small to medium size AV build outs.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Reporting accurately daily to the assigned project manager.
• Analyze and interpret system drawings.
• Perform installation, adjustment, and operation of audiovisual equipment such as cameras, speakers, displays, projectors, and microphones.
• Cable management above ceilings, under tables, and within racks.
• Pull and terminate various types of cabling connections (CAT6, Crestron DM, Cresnet, RS232, Speaker wire, mic wire, XLR connectors, phoenix connectors, soldering, etc.).
• Ability to solder.
• Registration and setting changes of VTC codec endpoints (Cisco, Poly).
• Proficient with Crestron, AMX, Extron, Biamp, and QSC hardware components.
• Perform hardware upgrades to all AV components.
• Proficient with Crestron Toolbox, Biamp Tesira, Q-SYS, and Shure software.
• Ability to fine tune digital signal processors (DSP) including QSC and Biamp.
• Ability to work with a remote system programmer to load and diagnose problems.
• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals such as: TCP/IP, addressing, firewalls, routers, VLANs, and VPN.
• Comfortable and able to communicate with C-Level executives.
• Ability to perform knowledge transfer and educate customers on installed equipment and receive a final sign off from the customer showing job completion.
• Compile and submit all project related deliverables including redlining CAD documents.

Success Factors

• 80% Travel Ability Nationwide.
• A high level of customer centricity.
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members.
• Ability to perform in a fast paced/high volume environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional Critical Thinking skills.
• Detail Oriented - a high level of attention to detail is required.
• A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals.
• Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).
• Certifications: CTS, Q-SYS Level I, Extron AVA, Biamp Tesira 101: Core Concepts – Preferred.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels on sites of projects being managed or coordinated.
• When working on site, will be required to wear common protective of safety equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection and hard hats.

Experience And Education

• 4+ years’ experience in collaboration or Audio-Visual Integration.
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred.

Pixel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment drug screen.