Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:

Lead Audio Visual Technician

Reports To:

AV Project Manager

This role requires and active LEA or LEB License

Job Summary:

The Lead AV Tech will be well rounded and experienced in commercial Audio/Visual systems. The Lead AV Tech should have strong industry knowledge of best practices and installation standards consistent with InfoComm/Avixa and manufacturer’s specifications. The Lead AV Tech must be proficient in reading and interpreting architectural drawings, specifically Reflected Ceiling Plans, Elevations, and AV Signal one-line drawings. The Lead AV Tech must be able to understand system function and determine the cable pull schedule from this information. The Lead AV Tech must maintain a professional and presentable appearance and be capable of communicating with both GC customers and owner-clients. The Lead AV Tech will lead a team of AV Technicians to complete jobs per customer and IES specifications.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must have the ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend for extended periods
• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional, and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentation(s). Communication skills are required.
• Must be able to work at heights, on a ladder, and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read the small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills and creative thinking are required.
• Interact with employees, customers, and colleagues effectively on a professional level.
• PC & Networking proficient (must already know your way around a computer)
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Regular attendance is mandatory 

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

• Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED equivalency
• A formal education in electronics or a related field is preferred.
• Excellent experience with audiovisual or other electro-mechanical installation techniques, or field servicing, for at least 3-years
• Crestron programming experience is preferred.
• Experience with video conferencing (Polycom or Cisco) systems is strongly preferred.
• The following courses are required:
• Extron AV Associate
• Basics of Crestron
• Crestron 101
• InfoComm/Avixa AV Essentials
• Biamp Tesira

• Must have the ability to read schematic diagrams, and drawings
• A qualified candidate will have experience with the following manufacturers and technology platforms:
• Crestron Digital Media
• Video Conferencing: Polycom, Cisco
• Audio Conferencing: Biamp, ClearOne
• Displays by Samsung, LG, NEC
• Projectors by Epson, NEC, Christie Digital, Panasonic, Digital Projection, etc.
• Screens by Da-Lite, Draper
• Planar

Career Path:

• AV Superintendent,
• AV Field Engineer,
• AV Project Manager

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Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2023 fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, IES produced over $2.3 billion in revenue and employed over 8,400 employees at over 129 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.