Audio Visual Technician

Overview:

We are currently seeking an Audio-Visual Technician that will be a critical member of a U.S.-based global systems integrator providing technology solutions and services for commercial and government clients.

Working in concert with our foreman and lead technicians, the Audio-Visual Technician we select will have overall responsibility for supporting the technical team.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to read & understand cabling pull schedules, floor plans & ceiling plans
• Ability to lift 75lbs
• Troubleshooting skills
• General computer skills
• Cable installation
• Cable termination
• Device installation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Possess 1-2 years audiovisual installation experience
• Familiar with Crestron/AMX control systems as well as Polycom VTC platforms
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be available for travel as needed
• Must have reliable transportation for daily work, direct reporting in Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia metro area
• Relevant experience as an on-site support technician, front-line help desk technician, or field technician - preferred
• Experience with audiovisual system setup and troubleshooting – preferred
• Manufacturer training such as Extron, Crestron, Biamp, Polycom, Cisco - a plus

Special Skills (if applicable)

• Knowledge/experience with control/automation system: Crestron, AMX, and Extron
• Knowledge/experience with audio DSP’s: QSC, Biamp, Clearone, or Symetrix.
• Must be customer facing- working directly with the client to support installations
• Compiles and submits regular reports on A/V operations and other work performed
• Able to understand and comprehend Audio Visual Line Drawings
• Able to install simple systems without the aid of drawings
• Able to mount displays and display mounts, project mounts and rigging, projector screens and rigging, speakers, microphones, cameras, and other AV peripheral devices under tables and to walls
• Cable dressing and rack lacing
• Able to scale ladders and perform work

Able to Terminate the following

• RJ45, cat5, cat6 including keystones
• Speaker end points
• Phoenix connectors
• Soldering of multiple types of connections including microphone XLRs, TRS connectors, DB9, 3.5mm connectors

Education / Certifications

• High School Diploma with relevant experience
• Relevant technical certification a plus

Work Authorization

• Must be a US Citizen

Additional Perks/Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401K with Company Matching
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement
• Birthday off with pay
• Leadership Development Training

Company Overview: Vision Technologies, a national and global systems integrator, provides IT services and solutions for commercial and federal clients. Our seasoned staff has keen insight into trends and emerging technologies that are changing the way we work, communicate, and protect our society. We offer design, installation, support and project management for Distributed Antenna Systems, Passive Optical Networking, voice/data, wireless systems, security, audiovisual, and video teleconferencing delivering powerful IP-centric, integrated solutions that get results. Vision Technologies is an AA/EOE/M/F/Disabled/VET Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability.