Travel Audio Visual Installation Technician

Inter Technologies Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & sick pay

Medical coverage options

Daily per diem for meals

Travel arrangements handled by company

401k after 1 year

Tool kit and PPE stipend

Job summary

Inter Technologies Corporation (ITC) seeks a Travel AV Installation Technician to install, test, and commission AV systems nationwide. The role requires extensive travel, manual lifting up to 50 lbs, and on-site electrical work to precise standards.

Ideal candidates hold CTS certifications and can obtain CTS-I shortly after. You will collaborate with the operations team and travel support to keep projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• CTS certification or ability to achieve certification within six months of start date.
• CTS-I certification within six months following CTS certification.
• Ability to travel regularly with long/unusual hours.
• Background check, driving record and drug test prior to start.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork experience.
• Proficient with Google/Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Experience with hand and power tools; on-site electrical/electronic installs.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and comply with safety training.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inventory, assemble and install AV equipment on job sites with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot audio and video cabling.
• Install and terminate cables with solder or compression connectors.
• Drill in drywall, concrete, and cinderblock for wiring and projectors.
• Perform light construction tasks and organize materials on site.
• Install components into equipment racks per wiring diagrams or verbal instructions.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights, using ladders or lifts.
• Mentor junior installers and assist the project team as needed.

Skills

AV experience

CTS certification

CTS-I certification

Travel readiness

Background check

Communication

Computer skills

Hand tools

Learning ability

Decision making

Problem solving

Team player

Driver's license

Safety training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Industrial tools

Job description

Inter Technologies Corporation (ITC) provides expert audio-visual integration services. Our adaptable structure enables us to complete and provide follow-on support for large-scale installations throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. ITC is a rapidly growing and evolving family-owned and operated business and we need you to join our growing family and client list!

Title: Travel AV Installation Technician

Department: Operations

Reports To: Program Manager or Lead AV Technician

Position Purpose And Objectives

This position is responsible and accountable for installing the electronic, hardware, and wiring components of audio-visual systems according to company standards. This position reports to a Project Manager or Lead AV Technician and is a member of the Operations team supporting the mission and goals of a "Best in Class" sales and AV integration program. As an operational member of a dynamic installation operation, the AV Technician will work with minimal supervision to receive, inventory, assemble and install AV equipment on job site locations to comply with the company’s policies and procedures, including quality, safety, environmental, and business practices.

This is a travel position and there is extensive travel involved to job sites across the country.

Essential Job Functions, Duties And Responsibilities

This position is responsible for performing the process of receiving, inventorying, assembling, installing, commissioning and testing AV and other simple network equipment on job site locations with minimal supervision and oversight. This position requires a variety of duties including construction labor as well as electrical and electronic installation and repair but not limited to:

• Moving and/or repositioning large equipment or wiring supplies. Individuals must be able to lift and carry heavy objects of 50 lbs. unassisted and to steady objects above shoulder height while fastened into place by co-workers.
• Trouble-shooting audio and video cabling
• Installing and terminating cables with the appropriate solder or compression connector
• Drilling in drywall, concrete, and cinderblock for the purpose of running wires, installing projectors, projection screens, cameras, and speaker systems
• Sanding, painting and other light construction jobs
• Cleaning up job sites and breaking down boxes
• Organizing and storing materials
• Installing electronic and electrical components into equipment racks and other locations per wiring diagrams or verbal instructions
• Working in confined spaces
• Working on ladders and lifts at heights in excess of 10ft
• Providing some direction mentoring of other installers and technicians
• Performing other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Prior AV experience
• CTS certification or the ability to achieve certification within six months of start date
• Ability to achieve CTS-I certification six months following achievement of CTS certification.
• Ability to travel on regular/constant basis and often on short notice with long/unusual work hours
• Successfully complete criminal background check, motor vehicle review and drug test prior to start
• Strong communication skills and experience working on teams
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with standard office productivity software including Google, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience and comfort with hand tools, small power tools and industrial tools
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly
• Ability to make important decisions under tight timelines and in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving and time management skills
• Friendly and approachable
• Valid driver’s license with less than two citations in last two years and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and complete safety compliance training

Working Conditions

• Work can be in normal comfortable, air-conditioned environments, but will also include less comfortable cold or hot construction environments and on occasion, tasks require work outdoors or in a suspension rig.

Success Factors

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal direction
• Shows initiative and is proactive, dependable and productive to complete tasks effectively and efficiently
• A professional attitude focusing on the success of Inter Technologies Corporation with a high degree of attention to detail
• An understanding that every installation is the most important and a strong installation program is key to that success
• Works well with others, including taking direction and offering/receiving constructive feedback
• A professional and respectful attitude in dealing with others and adjusting to varied job assignments and tasks
• An aptitude toward time and resource management
• A desire to progress in job knowledge and qualifications and take on new responsibilities
• A desire to help others accomplish tasks and achieve goals
• Reporting to job locations on time and in appropriate work attire/PPE

Job offer consists of a competitive salary and benefits package* that includes:

• Paid vacation and sick pay
• Medical coverage options: health, vision and dental
• Generous daily per diem while traveling to cover meals and non-reimbursable incidentals
• In-house travel team to make all work-related travel arrangements including air flights, ground transportation and lodging all paid through company accounts
• 401k program after one year of service and with annual employer contribution after one year of enrollment
• Tool kit, uniform shirt, PPE and a stipend per paycheck as a personal cell phone allowance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20-$28 per hour

Job Location: Job sites will vary and requires up to 25 days per month travel across the country

• Benefits listed are a highlight of what are offered to full-time, salaried and hourly employees and are subject to change.

The ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. To determine whether an individual is qualified, the essential functions of each job should be identified. Essential job functions are those that are intrinsic to the position, and the individual who holds the job must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation