Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of junior AV installation technicians.
• 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 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 5 years managing and installing audiovisual equipment including video panels, speakers, racking, microphones, A/V cabling and wiring.
• Possess or ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• 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.
• Experience with configuration and programming of AV control systems and audio visual equipment

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Security Clearance: Secret