+-Audio Visual Integration Technician
Qualifications
- Prior Experience with Commercial Integration in the AV industry desired
- Ability to Think and Work Independently and Meet Necessary Deadlines
- Prior Experience with Commercial Construction Desired
- Prior Experience in Live Production encouraged
- Ability to Solder and Crimp Connectors (XLR, RJ45, TRS, BNC, and F-CONN)
- Ability to Read and Interpret Construction and AV Drawings Preferred
- Proficient in the use of Basic Hand and Power Tools
- Ability to Travel if Required
- Ability to Work at Heights, on Lifts & Ladders Required
- Must Possess a Valid Driver’s License with a Good Driving Record
- PC Skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet)
- Perform tasks in a Timely and Quality Conscious Manner
- The ability to trouble-shoot basic audio, video, and control systems problems is a plus.
- Self motivated professional seeking long term employment.
- A personal interest in technology, electronics, music, sound, lighting, video, etc. is preferred.
Job Summary
With safety and quality workmanship as a priority, perform integration tasks for audio visual projects including but not limited to:- Small and large format digital mixing consoles
- Both audio and video signal processors
- Installing LCD/DLP video projection systems and screen
- Standard and interactive flat panel displays
- HDMI and HD-SDI Video switchers and Routers
- HDBT Video and Audio Encoders and Decoders
- Digital signal transport protocols – Dante, NDI, HDBT, MADI, Q-LAN, AES67, AES72, ST 2110, other proprietary transport protocols.
- LED video wall and processors
- Fixed, tripod mounted, and mobile cameras. Could be full size broadcast, camcorder style, and PTZs
- Wireless Audio and Video Systems
- Speakers ranging from ceiling mounted, point source, to line arrays
- LED theatrical and studio lighting systems
- Lighting control software and hardware components
- Unified control system processors
- Touch panels
- Networking hardware
- Power Distribution and UPS Battery Backups
- System equipment and components
- Rack fabrication
- Wiring layout for equipment
- Pulling cabling and terminating A/V systems
- Dressing wires in racks
- A/V and Data patch bays
- Cable pulls
- Cable terminations
- Metal fabrication
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform installation tasks as noted in job summary based on project scope and directives.
- Read and interpret electronic schematics and architectural blueprints.
- Use hand and power tools to solder and crimp connectors along with various other installation system related tasks.
- Startup of any and all equipment
- Test point to point cabling and functionality of systems.
- Assist with testing code for control and DSP systems – field load as necessary
- Track, manage and secure all associated equipment and tools on jobsite.
- Work with office staff to initiate return material authorizations as needed.
- Communicate daily job site status to the Project Manager and complete required job documentation as needed.
- Communicate and coordinate with other trades on site.
- Travel to various job sites required.
- Other duties assigned as needed
Education and/or Experience
- Minimum of 1-3 years in audiovisual, electronics or related industry integration experience required.
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid and current Audio Visual certifications preferred. (Or to be obtained)
- Manufacturer training certifications a plus
- Valid Driver’s License and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets Omega Broadcast Driving Privileges standards.
- Applicants age may limit ability to drive company vehicles
- Ability to obtain formal approved clearances (Government or system specific) may be required.
Physical Requirements
- The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, be able to climb ladders up to 20 feet tall, be able to work in small spaces and on uneven surfaces. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Key Words
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