Senior AV Technician

Senior AV Technician

This position will work with the customer to provide operations and maintenance of as-built AV systems throughout the customer's area of responsibility, as well as requirements capture, design/engineering, and installation of system enhancements to custom control system designs based on the customer's needs. Candidate will also provide high end products and services recommendations, as well as launching and commissioning of customer deliverables timely and efficiently according to project timelines. Candidate must have a strong working knowledge of current AV design technologies and integration, with a focus on DoD systems and security compliancy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide operations and maintenance support to as-built AV/VTC systems.
• Diagnose and repair all AV issues as they arise.
• Lead/assist programmer with evaluation and testing of changes/updates to AV systems and equipment.
• Thorough understanding of various AV technologies and protocols that include Crestron, Extron, BiAmp, Shure, and ClearOne.
• Develops detailed reports as needed.
• Supervises and supports/performs testing, documentation, and training.
• Troubleshoot new and legacy systems, hardware cabling and components.
• Integrate third-party hardware/software solutions when needed.
• Interface with external/internal clients and manufacturers/vendors.
• Install, test, and support AV systems, both on-site and remotely, with possible travel outside city/state of local office.
• Deliver projects assigned including communication management, schedule management, source control, and documentation.
• Regularly reporting to manager on the status of all projects.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of company standards and methodology.
• Understand and installation of structured cabling to include pulling, termination and testing cat5e/6, video, RGB, HDMI, DVI and audio cables if needed.
• Understand and assist with the installation of AV control system equipment hardware to include audio and video conferencing equipment, distributed audio, digital signage, sound reinforcement, and all presentation systems if needed.
• Identify and solve issues that will impact the project.
• Ensure that project deliverables and milestones are met including close out documentation and punch list items.
• Perform quality control/check on finished product/projects including testing and presentation training to clients.
• Responsible for coordinating with property owners and OEMs in processing RMA issues.
• Assist in supporting technicians with onsite training endeavors.
• Follow all safety guidelines of Data Projections and client requirements.
• Perform other job-related duties or special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum TS clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelors degree in Information Technology or a related field and 4 years of relevant work experience
  • 8 years of relevant work experience can be used in lieu of a degree
• Experience with Office 365 and Microsoft products
• US Citizen

Desired Qualifications

• CTS certification

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Chantilly, VA *Parking is Free
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: M-F standard hours
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.