Av Installer

About Creative Realities

Creative Realities (www.cri.com) is a Creative Technology company focusing on bringing digital experiences to retail environments, designed to enrich and inspire the consumer journey. Our strong design and strategic discipline uniquely positions us to guide Fortune 100 Brands and Retailers on how best to apply technology in function of marketing, store, or customer objectives. Our end to end offering enables us to execute what we recommend: from design and app development, thought to deployment on site - and provide ongoing content and support to virtually any type of environment.

About the Position

We are looking for an AV Installer with experience installing, implementing, and troubleshooting large scale Audio Visual, Digital Signage, infrastructure and technical solutions. Qualified candidates will have completed training for A/V hardware and have at least five years of prior experience in the implementation of A/V hardware, software, and peripherals. This position requires 90% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Installing and upgrading digital signage solutions, including all related A/V equipment
• Performing preventive maintenance on A/V systems and equipment (may include climbing ladders and use of lift devices; requires proficiency with normal working tools, must know how to solder and crimp connections)
• Provides client consulting and training on controls, interfaces and use of A/V equipment
• Performs life cycle refresh activities for infrastructure and A/V equipment build out projects
• Coordinate with Project Manager (PM) to assure handoff of details prior to installation.
• Evaluate site at start to installation to assure it is ready to begin installation. If changes are required, work with Creative Realities' PM and site GC to assure changes are completed properly.
• Configure the display and perform associated testing to assure media source is working properly with display.
• If required, perform calibration of display on site.
• Assists with voice/data structured cabling installations
• Finalize all on site testing and commissioning of the display.
• Fill out and present final project closeout form and spare parts form to customer for approval.
• Coordinate packing and shipping of triage kit and other misc. parts and equipment
• Inventory management at site from initial uncrating through final packing and shipping components and ensuring returning to inventory
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds of A/V and related equipment
• This position requires you to travel 90% of the time. You will be going to installation sites on a daily/weekly basis. Good credit.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience installing and supporting A/V systems and/or digital signage solutions
• Strong CAT5, 5E, 6 cabling, termination, and testing experience
• AVIXA, Crestron, Extron, BiAmp, or AMX knowledge preferred, certifications a plus
• Knowledge of construction documentation and blueprint reading
• Experience working with multiple departments and managing multiple tasks concurrently
• Working knowledge of Crestron, Extron and AMX a plus
• Driver’s license required, safe driving record

Key Competencies/Behaviors

• Technical and customer service oriented with knowledge of electronics
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of frequent interaction with team members, customers and vendors
• Ability to problem solve complex installation issues and present solutions for approval

Core Values The ideal candidate represents these six core values:

• Passionate We are a group of passionate people. This is the best way to describe TEAM CRI. We work hard and we are proud of the results we produce each and every day. And, we have some fun along the way!
• Respectful We value diversity and unique contributions. We foster a trusting, open and inclusive environment. We treat our clients, partners and our team in a manner that reflects these values.
• Do the Right Thing We do what we say we will do. Our actions shall always be fully transparent and genuine. Our dealings with clients, co-workers and partners must always be conducted with honesty.
• Helps First We are stronger when we work together. We help first, no matter what—whether it’s with our clients or our internal teams.
• Nimble Minded When conventional thinking and processes fail, we want to be the first to provide fresh ideas and solutions. We break through adversity and respond quickly.
• Expects Excellence What we deliver is what we will be measured on. We are committed to getting it right.

Benefits

Company paid individual portion of medical, Life, Long and Short-Term Disability insurances; Access to participate in company dental and vision insurance programs; 401(k) program, including company paid match of up to 3% of annual salary; and Paid time off and holiday pay.

Thank you for your interest in Creative Realities! We look forward hearing from you.