Real Estate Audio Video Technician

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