Acuity Audio Visual is a Virginia based, veteran owned company whose mission is to empower people to communicate, collaborate, and learn more effectively through the use of audiovisual technology. We are focused on providing our customers with the industry's most advanced audio visual, digital signage, and video conferencing technologies. We strive to provide the best technologies, applications and systems-integration solutions to meet our customers' business needs.
AV Installation Technician is responsible for assisting a lead on the installation of audio/visual systems in a variety of customer environments. We are seeking a candidate with skills and abilities to install, diagnose and service audio visual equipment. The ability to work independently or as part of a team to install and troubleshoot AV systems is required. This is a full-time position with occasional overtime. Most work is performed Monday thru Friday from 7-4 with the potential for some evening and weekend work. Some overnight travel is required.
Basic Requirements:
- Meets or exceeds expectations in prior performance reviews.
- Minimum of 1-year AV experience preferred
Essential Duties and Accountabilities:
- Follow warehouse protocols for checkout of local inventory as well as cleanliness.
- Perform comprehensive, onsite audio-visual equipment installation, including low voltage wiring, trim-out, equipment rack setup, plasma/LCD, projectors and projection systems, media rooms, audio hardware, and speakers.
- Prepare and pre-wire racked systems and furniture in house as required (lecterns, etc…)
- Perform cable pull paths, diagnosis structural/room interior for efficient and optimum installations, crimp and terminate audio and video cables.
- Install Crestron, Extron and AMX control systems
- Install video conferencing system including Polycom, Cisco and Lifesize
- Assist with structural installation of displays, screens and projectors
- Travel to off-site locations as part of system installation is required
- Maintain professional work appearance and outstanding customer interaction
- Assist with the final testing and commissioning systems as part of handover to the end customer.
- Interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications and schematics
- 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
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Must have the ability to sit, stand, stoop and bend for extended periods of time
- Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
- Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
- Must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
- Must possess proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
- Must be able to work at heights on a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
Key Competencies/Behaviors:
- Positive attitude, warm and inviting personality
- Team oriented, works well with others
- Planning and organizational skills
- Adaptability and stress tolerance
- Results oriented, capable of meeting deadlines
Acuity offers a full line of benefits to all of our full-time employees:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance options
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with 4% company match
If you possess the skills required for this position, please send a cover letter & resume (listing your salary requirement) to mreid@acuityav. Please reference "AV TECH - INDEED" in the subject line. You may also fax your cover letter & resume to 703-361-6463 ATTN: HR Department. Only resumes reflecting the requested qualifications will be considered. We will not accept phone calls in reference to this position.
To find out more about our company, please visit us at www.acuityav.com.
Please note that individuals submitting resumes are not considered an applicant for employment until a signed employment application form is completed, usually at the time of interview. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Disclaimer
Acuity Audiovisual is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
