Sr. A/V Installation Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced installation, mounting, termination, labeling, and dressing of AV equipment, cabling, racks, displays, speakers, cameras, control components, and supporting hardware.
• Configure, integrate, and validate audiovisual, control, DSP, and network-connected AV systems in accordance with approved designs and technical baselines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex installation and integration issues with minimal supervision.
• Review drawings, signal flow diagrams, rack elevations, equipment lists, and installation documentation to ensure accurate field execution.
• Perform cable certification, functional verification, system checkout, and support acceptance testing activities.
• Maintain accurate redline markups, equipment records, cable labels, configuration details, and as-built documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job support to junior technicians and installers.
• Cook up coordination with project managers, engineers, programmers, and site stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, security, quality, and industry standards during installation and testing activities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent related experience or at least two (2) years of telecommunications/electronics vocational training, professional certification from an accredited technical school or equivalent military school
• 10 years of experience required
• Significant experience installing and supporting audiovisual systems in commercial, educational, government, or enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of AV installation practices, including cabling, terminations, equipment mounting, rack buildout, labeling, system checkout, and acceptance support.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, signal flow diagrams, rack elevations, equipment lists, and installation documentation.
• Hands-on experience with AV control systems, DSPs, networked AV devices, and related hardware platforms.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills and the ability to identify, isolate, and resolve technical issues independently in the field.
• Ability to document completed work accurately, including redlines, configuration information, test results, and turnover records.
• Ability to mentor junior technicians and provide technical guidance during installation and integration activities.
• Ability to lift and move equipment, work on ladders or lifts when required, and perform installation tasks in active construction or operational environments.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist – Installation (CTS-I), CTS, or comparable industry credential.
• Manufacturer certifications for platforms such as Crestron, Extron, AMX, Q-SYS, Biamp, Dante, or similar technologies.
• Experience serving as a senior AV technician, advanced installer, or technical specialist on medium- to large-scale deployment projects.
• Experience supporting broadcast, classroom modernization, conference room, command center, or mission-critical media environments.
• Familiarity with structured cabling standards, systems acceptance processes, and quality management practices.