Audio Visual Technician III

American Communications Solutions is hiring an Audio Visual Installation Technician to join our team supporting the Department of Defense. The AV Tech III will be responsible for leading a team tasked with the installation, maintenance, and servicing of professional audio, video, control, lighting, and electronic systems. The AV Tech III will also oversee field operations for assigned projects, providing guidance and direction to AV Technicians I and II.

Lead a team of AV technicians I and II.
• Report and communicate effectively with stakeholders including DOD customers and company management.
• Install, assemble, and repair AV systems according to systems documentation and industry standards and best practices.
• Maintain current as-built documentation of all system installations, including redlines, to be provided to the AV Designer for record and reference.
• Ability to read and understand project drawings and schematics, engineering notes, and operation manuals.
• Experienced in the installation of AV systems and equipment, including control systems, signal routing, and processing components.
• Demonstrate strong cable management skills with the ability to route, secure, and label cables neatly and professionally.
• Skilled in the installation of heavy or large displays and complex video wall solutions.
• 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.
• Possess ability to properly terminate various cable types, including CAT6, RS-232, BNC, XLR, and Phoenix connectors, with full signal testing.
• Follow technical drawings to rack and stack equipment with a strong focus on cable management.
• 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 multitask and handle deadlines and tight timelines.
• Troubleshoot a variety of audiovisual systems for high visibility and mission critical systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel to customer sites.
• Ability to stand and work on ladders for extended periods as required by project conditions.
• Capable of performing, tracking, and maintaining large scale equipment inventories to ensure accurate accountability of project assets.
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion and submission of project documentation and administrative forms.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

• Willing to travel up to approximately 80% of the time, both within the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
• Ability to obtain or possess a US Passport.

• Minimum of 5 years managing and installing audiovisual equipment including video panels, speakers, racking, microphones, A/V cabling and wiring.
• Currently working towards an IT Certification such as Security+, CISSP, etc.
• Possess or in-process of obtaining A/V industry related certifications such as AVIXA CTS-I, CTS-D, ANP, Crestron, Extron or Biamp certifications.
• Experience with configuration and programming of AV control systems and audio visual equipment

• Possess a minimum of SECRET clearance.

• Ability to lift and carry equipment or tools exceeding 50 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with team assistance, depending on installation demand.