Lead Installer - Audio Video Technician

CSAV Systems; Colts Neck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CSAV Systems is seeking an experienced AV Lead Install Tech to manage and execute commercial AV installations across a variety of projects. The role requires interpreting architectural drawings, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring all work follows drawings, codes, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial AV or 3 years as a lead AV technician, strong problem-solving abilities, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial AV experience or 3 years as Lead AV Technician.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Interpret architectural drawings and project documents.
• Rack construction and cable routing for AV installations.
• Terminate, test, and label network and AV cabling.
• Install wiring using wire strippers, crimpers, and soldering tools.
• Ensure system completion per drawings and engineering instructions.
• Perform post-install service calls and troubleshooting.
• Maintain safety practices and meet deadlines; communicate with supervisor and project coordinators.
• Manage assigned equipment inventory and assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Commercial AV experience

Lead AV Technician

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Driver's license

Job description

We are looking for an experienced AV Lead Install Tech to help us with successful installations of a variety of audio/visual projects.

An experienced commercial AV Tech will be familiar with the following AV technologies: Biamp & BSS DSP’s, Crestron Control Systems, Teleconferencing systems, Video Walls, Digital Signage, Music and Audio systems.

Responsibilities of a Lead Tech:

• Must be able to interpret and understand architectural drawings, blueprints and other project documents.
• Rack construction, preparing cable paths, installation of network & AV cabling.
• Termination test and labeling of network, audio and video cable.
• Possess the skills to utilize wire strippers and crimpers for varying types of wire and cable, soldering tools/techniques, construction equipment such as scaffolding, hoists, pulleys, (concrete, brick & block) attachment devices, unistrut steel support
• Assures each system’s physical completeness is in accordance with installation drawings and engineering instructions.
• Complete service calls- after the installation- using diagnostic/troubleshooting skills.
• Must be punctual, able to meet deadlines, detail oriented and possess superb organizational skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate should express good communication/people skills and above all have a positive attitude
• Completes daily electronic record keeping.
• Follows and maintains proper safety practices.
• Ensures all work complies with company policies, procedures, and code standards.
• Maintain an on-going dialog with Tech Supervisor and Project Coordinator, ensuring that work quality, performance, and materials meet required schedules and expectations.
• The Lead Tech is responsible for maintaining his assigned equipment inventory.
• Handles other duties relative to the job as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications:

• Must be self-motivated, positive and convey a professional image
• Must promote the company culture to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to stand, kneel and/or crouch for long periods of time
• Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding
• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in high places, as well as small cramped places
• Must be able to work in hot humid places, as well as cold places
• Must be able to maintain a safety-minded approach to all activities.
• Must be able to travel within the coverage area as needed.

Required Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 5 years Commercial AV experience or 3 years Lead AV Technician or similar position.
• Must possess proven problem-solving & critical thinking skills.
• Valid Drivers license (no points or at-fault accidents)

Knowledge in any of the below mentioned areas or products: Soundcraft, DBX, JBL, Sound Reinforcement Systems, Live Performance Systems, Teleconferencing Systems, and Video Presentation Systems. Advanced knowledge and certification in control software and programming etc. Certificates in any of the aforementioned are a HUGE PLUS