Position Summary
This position is on-site in Bethesda, MD.
National Capitol Contracting is seeking an energetic and service-oriented Audio Visual Technician to join a team of professionals at the NIH, the nation’s premier scientific and medical research centers. Your day to day will include systems and space configuration for events and conferences, operating presentation and collaboration technology, coordinating with NIH customers, and maintaining systems to ensure 100% operational readiness. This role will grow with the company and offers professional development opportunities for technical certifications and conference management.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Service and install audio visual systems, mounting/replacing equipment, cabling, testing and terminating cables.
- Performing routine preventative maintenance.
- Testing and calibrating displays and projectors.
- Support meetings and event setup efforts across the NIH campus, acting to reinforce building teams and deliver positive outcomes
- Analyze and troubleshoot AV technical issues that arise.
- Work with AV Engineering and leadership groups to assess, prioritize, and address outages, change actions, and special requests
- Maintain accurate inventory records.
- Complete and maintain all necessary documentation and reports.
Minimum Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance (must be able to pass a criminal background and credit check).
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role supporting and troubleshooting AV systems/components in a conference/event space.
- Previous experience as an installer.
- Knowledge of AV audio technologies such as reinforcement, audio processing, and live event support
- Knowledge of AV control systems such as QSC, AMX and Crestron.
- Working knowledge of networking AV equipment.
- Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Customer service skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- CTS and other AV related certifications desirable, but not required.
Special Position Requirements
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM-4:30PM, with flexibility to meet customer's needs.
Environment/Physical Demands: Standing for periods of time, walking throughout campus to each conference room/event space, ability to be mobile to perform above duties.
NCC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires areasonable accommodation, please email us at [email protected]. Please reference the position in your email.
NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristic. E-Verify Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired salary for this position?
- If selected for a position, what is your soonest availability to start?
Ability to Commute:
- Bethesda, MD 20892 (Required)
Work Location: In person
