AV Installation Technician
This role is responsible for the installation of commercial and residential audiovisual, security and other ip/network-based systems.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate projecting equipment used for displaying multi-media in small conference rooms, auditoriums and/or lecture halls.
- Connects low voltage wiring.
- Terminates and repairs cables.
- Installs wall plates, wall boxes and terminal boards.
- Troubleshoots faulty equipment or systems to working condition.
- Makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment and notifies appropriate personnel when correction of major malfunction is required.
- Positions, installs and connects equipment such as security cameras, projectors, microphones, amplifiers and lighting controls.
- Measures distances accurately to lay out work according to design.
- Drills holes and bolts metal framework and supports in place.
- Cuts, drills and fits brackets, supports, covers and fixtures from metal sheet, strap or bar stock.
- Bolts and screws control panels and assembled operating units to framework.
- Pulls wiring through conduit.
- Effectively express oneself in individual or group situations and have the ability to explain technical “jargon” in a manner that non-technical people can easily understand.
- Handle all situations in a professional manner (i.e., time pressure, task difficulty, customer concerns, deadlines, etc.).
- Strong attention to detail
- Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition. · Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others.
Knowledge, Experience, & Education
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Minimum of one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have current driver's license with good driving history (no more than 2 minor violations and/or 1 major violation within the previous 12 months).
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Understanding of computers and how they integrate with AV and security system technologies (required).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
Experience:
- Installation: 1 year (Preferred)
- Low voltage: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Des Plaines, IL (Preferred)
Work Location: In person