A/V Installation Technician III

Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an electronics technician responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing high-end video teleconferencing, audio, and other telecommunications. Installer Level Tech 3 should be familiar with and know how to accomplish the following tasks through on-the-job training and formal certifications for the Technician level. This level of employee will have the capability to perform site surveys, develop job plans, demonstrate and follow common safety practices, have the capability to supervise other technicians, serve as a site superintendent, and provide customer service and technical support through analysis and problem-solving over the phone, in-house, and remote support.

Responsibilities

• Perform Site Surveys. Use blueprints/floor plans to conduct visual site inspections. Prepare site survey report to include local support facilities for parts, living, and rental requirements.
• Develop Job Plans. Determine materials/delivery schedules in conjunction with the project manager. Develop tool/equipment lists. Review manpower requirements bid for a job and evaluate. Calculate completion dates. Be able to utilize Microsoft schedule software.
• Build Closets - Determine equipment layouts. Mount/install backboards. Mount/install Terminal Strips. Mount/install equipment racks/patch panels. Install optical fiber panels/hardware.
• Grounding Infrastructure - Know local and National Electrical Code basics. Connect to ground planes and busbars where specified by the Electrical Contractor or Building Facilities. Perform equipment-grounding tests.
• Installation of Cable Support Systems - Ability to install cable support systems to include “Hilti” fastening systems, cable trays, ladder racks, j-hooks, and Bridle/D-rings.
• Installation of overhead AV Infrastructure - Projection systems, projection screens (wall and ceiling mounted), speakers, microphones, displays (wall and ceiling mounted), and other functions as required to meet the needs of the project, following guidelines recommended