COMPANY DESCRIPTION
HS Solutions, a SCN Top 50 low voltage solutions provider, is looking for a Lead AV Technician to join their expanding team. This exciting role is based in Washington, DC, and you will lead and manage teams with your proven leadership skills.
The successful candidate, day to day, will lead teams of technicians to perform a variety of installations that include rough-in, termination, configuration, programming, and testing of A/V systems.
LEAD AUDIO VISUAL TECHNICIAN
**This is a 1099 position with potential to become full time permanent**
- Primary Requirements: Proven 5-10 years of expert experience in commercial installation, maintenance, repair, and commissioning of AV and Network systems.
- Secondary Requirements: Structured Cabling, Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion Detection and/or Intercom
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- Lead a team of technicians in the installation, configuring, programming and testing of A/V equipment and systems
- Manage projects to deliver successful implementations by meeting project requirements and adhering to industry and company standards
- Coordinate with staff to ensure availability of materials and equipment
- Manage resource labor hours, which include collecting timesheets and allocating labor tasks
- Interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications and schematics
- Participate in on-site progress meetings and provide updates to account managers
- Identify risks and provide specific solutions and recommendations to customers on most time and cost efficient methods
- Demonstrate resourcefulness in assessing and troubleshooting of issues and problems
- Inspect quality of finished projects to ensure conformation of all specifications and requirements
- Set up and test new and installed A/V systems and train customers as required
- Support HS Solutions business development and sales team in a technical capacity to grow the opportunity pipeline and win sales
- Continually learn new products, upgrades and software programs related to low voltage systems
- Represent HS Solutions in a professional manner at all times
- Abide by OSHA regulations and use protective equipment as required
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications and designs, and implement complex A/V systems
- Experience in installing and configuring, but not limited to: Auditorium and theater A/V systems, Public address and intercommunication systems, Amplifiers, mixers, microphones, Electronic whiteboards (SMART, Promethean), School clock and bell systems (Valcom), A/V closet and rack build-out, Projection displays, screens and related A/V systems, Entertainment systems, flat panel displays, distributed audio systems (DAS), Nurse Call/Emergency Call systems
- Experience working in large enterprise commercial environment and construction sites
- Knowledge and practical experience interpreting technical specifications and drawings
- Ability to manage and motivate teams with proven leadership experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication
- Must be able to work independently or on a team at locations in and around Washington, DC
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and find effective solutions
- Familiar with industry standards for ADA and life safety codes
- Must have clean driving and criminal records and successfully pass a drug test
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work on heights (lifts and ladders)
- Must be able to climb, crawl and raise objects overhead
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- InfoComm or CTS certification strongly desired
- At minimum, must be a high school graduate
- Able to read and write basic English and compute basic math functions
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or business a plus
BENEFITS (Full-time permanent employees only)
- One week paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Dedicated training budget
HS SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- AUDIO VISUAL INSTALLATION: 5 years (Required)
- AV PROGRAMMING: 2 years (Preferred)
- COMMISSIONING AV AND NETWORK SYSTEMS: 5 years (Required)
- NEW CONSTRUCTION: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CTS (Preferred)
- CRESTRON (Preferred)
- AMX (Preferred)
- EXTRON (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
