AV Lead Technician

About the role

The AV Lead Technician will lead, coordinate and oversee all aspects of the installation and commissioning process of assigned integration projects at customer sites, including unboxing, assembling, installing, and testing low-voltage systems such as security, cameras, AV, lighting, and/or shading equipment. The Lead Technician will work closely with the Foreman and Project Manager to ensure jobs are delivered professionally and are on time and within budget. The Lead Technician communicates directly with customers, employees, and subcontractors and is responsible for managing installation scope, planning, and tracking to ensure job completion. This will entail coordinating workflow within the unit and operating as a company liaison.

Responsibilities

• Execute the installation, integration, commissioning, configuration, and testing of equipment installation at our customer sites.
• Provide guidance and training for technicians on installation best practices.
• Perform cable pull-paths, diagnose structural/room interior for efficient and optimum installations, crimp and terminate audio and video cables.
• Read and interpret AV System drawings, schematics, and construction plans.
• Report job progress and issues to the Lead Technician or Project Manager at the end of each workday.
• Assemble/disassemble appropriate supports/mounts. Properly explain the importance of safety and professionalism toward optimal job performance to the field daily.
• Must have documented experience in pro audio and video system integration.
• Experience in Structural installation of displays, screens, and projectors.
• Basic understanding of AV and network test equipment and network topology.
• Capable of logically and systematically troubleshooting issues.
• Must possess excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Must be detail-oriented and possess great organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work well with others.

Skills

• Ability to read & understand cabling pull schedules, floor plans, ceiling plans, riser diagrams & line diagrams.
• Ability to manage projects and customers at various stages of the project life cycle.
• Ability to manage 2-8 technicians and/or subcontractors across multiple projects and sites simultaneously.