Job Description

American Communications Solutions is hiring an Audio-Visual Installation Technician to join our team in supporting the Department of Defense. The AV installation Technician will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and service of professional audio, video, control systems, professional lighting, and electronic equipment.

This position requires the ability to travel to CONUS locations.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, and repair AV systems according to systems documentation and industry standards and best-practices.
• Maintain updated as-built documentation of systems installations.
• Ability to read and understand project drawings and schematics, engineering notes, and operation manuals.
• Experienced with the installation of AV systems and equipment including flat panel displays, control systems, and AV signal routing and processing equipment.
• Familiarity with multimedia (VTC, video walls, Crestron), telecommunication transport, secure and non-secure voice communications
• Ability to fabricate, cable, and test equipment racks and cabinets.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills using tact and courtesy along with the ability to handle pressure sensitive situations.
• Ability to properly and safely use/operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic test equipment.
• Able to perform installations and break/fix actions while on ladders or crawl spaces of various heights and depths.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and without direct supervision.
• Good interpersonal and time management skills
• Must be detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task and handle deadlines and tight timelines.
• Trouble shoot a variety of audiovisual systems for high visibility and mission critical systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years installing audiovisual equipment including video panels, speakers, racking, microphones, A/V cabling and wiring.
• Ability to lift/carry equipment and or tools in excess of 100lbs+.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Current or working towards an IA Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, etc.
• Possess or in-process of obtaining A/V industry related certifications such as Avixa, Crestron, Extron or Biamp certifications.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Possess or ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Willing to travel up to 50% of the time