Lead Installation Technician (Audio-Visual) Northern New Jersey

Cenero; Lebanon (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee tuition reimbursement

On-site gym

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Cenero is seeking an experienced AV technician in Lebanon, NJ. This position involves technical and mechanical production for audiovisual projects, ensuring high-quality client experiences. Responsibilities include providing guidance on installations, troubleshooting signal flow, and coordinating with subcontractors. Candidates should have over ten years of relevant experience and advanced knowledge of AV systems and networking. Cenero offers a range of benefits, including healthcare coverage, a 401(k) match, and employee tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Experience with AV equipment and VTC systems.
• Ability to read and interpret complex documents.
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP networking.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical installation and guidance for AV projects.
• Set up, configure, and test signal flow systems.
• Coordinate activities with subcontractors and Cenero personnel.

Skills

Technical installation

Mechanical processes

Customer service

Signal flow troubleshooting

Cable installation

Education

High school or equivalent

Ten plus years of Audio-Visual Lead experience

Tools

AV equipment

Networking software and hardware

Windows-based computers

Job description

Opportunity Summary

Responsible for basic and advanced technical and mechanical production of Cenero’s audiovisual and video conferencing integration projects. Actively participates in mechanical and technical production and processes to ensure a great client experience delivered with the highest quality possible. Follow Cenero core values and PROQUALAS processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Technical Production
  • Provide technical installation and guidance for Cenero’s basic and advanced integration projects
  • Exhibit high level experience and ability on technical processes, hardware and software
  • Provide technical understanding and guidance for basic and advanced signal flow
  • Set up, configure and test signal flow systems
  • Calibrate & tune audio and video levels and signals per performance standards
  • Diagnose and correct signal flow issues with standard troubleshooting methods
• Mechanical Production
  • Provide mechanical install and guidance on Cenero’s basic and advanced integration projects
  • Understand a high level of experience and ability on mechanical processes, materials and tools
  • Utilize mechanical installation standards to ensure hardware is installed safely and as specified in design
  • Use proper methods to carefully load/unload, pack and secure materials in transit for installations
• Production Support
  • Utilize room check process and dry‑run/prep process to ensure job is completed as designed
  • Maintain clean and orderly work environment at all times
  • Participate in lesson learned discussions and PROQUALAS improvement process
  • Provide daily updates by reporting to the Production Manager and Project Managers
• Engineering & Sales Support
  • Utilize and maintain proper PPE protocol at all times
  • Understand and execute document control process training for field mark‑ups
• Other areas of responsibilities
  • Maintain client interaction, assessment of site conditions and training protocols
  • Ensure safety training is current

Supervisory Responsibilities

Coordinate required activities with subcontractors and Cenero personnel through the required management chain.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High school, trade school or college education and/or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prefer ten plus years of Audio‑Visual Lead experience
• Advanced knowledge and hands on experience with AV equipment
• Advanced knowledge of VTC, ATC, networking software and hardware.
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP networking, switches, routers, firewalls is preferred
• Advanced working knowledge of computers (Windows based) and software.
• Basic customer service experience
• Proficient with the use of smartphones, personal computers, including email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Maintain a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and embrace a team centric environment
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
• Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
• Installing of cable support structures such as j‑hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.
• Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to climb ladders and work at heights
• Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents including product specifications, wiring diagrams, and architectural drawings.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive customer inquiries or complaints.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of modern algebra and equations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver’s license with minimum 3‑year clean driving record. No suspensions or DUI’s.
• Infocomm CTS certification (3 years from employment start)
• Crestron DMC‑E required (must obtain within 2 years of employment)
• Additional applicable industry certifications and training is required.
• Additional applicable manufacturer certifications and training is required.
• Maintain and/or acquire OSHA 10 Hr construction within 3 months from employment start.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; and talk or hear.
• The employee is often required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds regularly.
• Must be comfortable and capable of overhead work while on ladders, lifts and scaffolding. Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasional travel to remote sites (>2hrs from a Cenero office) is necessary. This may include extended drive time or flights.
• Must be able to travel on a daily basis. Estimate 90% at client sites / 10% at office.
• Environment ranges from construction sites to professional offices, server rooms, and Network Operation Centers.

Benefits and Perks

• Industry‑leading healthcare coverage begins on your first day of employment. Includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription.
• Savings and 401(k) investments with company match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dependent Care Spending Account (DCA).
• 100% Company paid Life insurance.
• 100% Company paid Short Term Disability.
• Optional Long Term Disability.
• Paid Time Off awarded at hire.
• On‑site gym, weight room, locker room.
• Giving Programs.
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement.
• Opportunities to network and connect.
• Lucrative Employee Referral program.
• Delicious free coffee.

Cenero provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.