Real Estate Audio Video Technician
Job Description
The Audio/Video Technician will support all daily operations involving audio/video design for new office construction, configuration and installation for conference room operability. This position will be responsible for the full operability of all A/V equipment, troubleshooting A/V problems, and coordinating all repairs. This position will work with various vendors scoping out new audio/video projects, verify equipment needed, coordinate and perform installation. Contract to hire position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Scope equipment needed for new projects based on floor plans
- Quote, order, track and install all new equipment needed for A/V projects
- Calculate and verify elevation heights for new tv and video conferencing installs
- Edit drawings for elevation heights per room for new projects
- Set up, maintain and troubleshoot audio video conferencing meetings
- Provide general support for general presentations and video conferences
- Answer helpdesk calls and troubleshoot problems remotely and in person
- Create and document procedures
- Scope and execute proof of concepts
- Work to provide vision and strategic direction on audio and video direction with new technologies
- Must be able to adapt and overcome challenges with proposed solutions
- Work with cable tv providers and schedule installs and scope of work
- Consult with and educate all levels of end-users, and interact with all levels of the organization with professionalism
- Travel will be required – 20% - 30%
- Must have a valid credit card for travel (flights, lodging, rental car). All expenses are reimbursed
Skillsets:
- Minimum 3-5 years of corporate audio/video installation experience as lead technician
- Minimum 3-5 years of Video Conference installation and configuration experience
- Proficient with 3-5 years of experience with Neat, ScreenCloud, Crestron, Extron, Sharp, Samsung, Polycom, Chief
- Experience working with digital signage devices
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed
- Polished and professional appearance
- Must be self-motivated, organized and punctual
- Must show self-drive and initiative
- Must be able to work with little supervision
- Must have strong customer service skills
- Must be able to adapt and overcome challenges with proposed solutions
- Ability to read and implement Electronic CAD designs
- Must be able to calculate viewing distances on CAD or PDF using Bluebeam or CAD viewer
- Ability to read building blue prints
- Ability to coordinate and work with subcontractors
- High standard of workmanship on cabling, lacing and overall presentation
Ability to test completed systems fully for both engineering specifications and operational functionality