What are the responsibilities and job description for the AV Onsite Service Technician, Onsite Newport, Rhode Island position at AV Staffing Solutions?
AV Onsite Service Technician
Location: Onsite, Newport Rhode Island
Salary: $38–$42/hour, based on experience
Schedule: Thursday to Monday
8:30 am to 5 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday off
Our client, a leading global Audio Visual Systems Integration firm, is seeking an experienced AV Onsite Service Technician to join its team at a customer site in Newport, Rhode Island.
Must have
- Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of hands-on commercial AV
installation and maintenance experience; including troubleshooting, servicing and
maintaining professional audiovisual systems.
- You'll be responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of
sophisticated AV systems, including professional audio, video, projection, show control,
interactive technologies and displays.
- You'll also assist with occasional live events,
client training, small installations and video conferencing.
- The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented AV professional with strong diagnostic and
problem-solving skills who can work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily AV system start-ups, operational checks and preventive
maintenance.
- Diagnose faults and safely remove, repair, replace, test and restore AV
equipment.
- Operate and maintain professional audio, video, projection, show control,
interactive and display systems.
- Troubleshoot electronic hardware, software, signal flow and connectivity issues.
- Support occasional live events, video conferencing and client training.
- Assist with small AV installations, equipment upgrades and system modifications.
- Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and vendors when necessary.
- Follow standard operating procedures, safety requirements and maintenance
checklists.
- Maintain accurate service documentation and ensure reliable operation of the
client's AV systems.
Qualifications
Required
- Solid Tier 1 AV experience, ideally approaching Tier 2 proficiency.
- Experience operating, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining professional AV
systems.
- Knowledge of AV signal flow, cabling, connectivity and system components.
- Understanding of AV networking, control systems, DSP and related software.
- Strong PC and/or Mac operating system knowledge.
- Experience using AV tools, test equipment and technical documentation.
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to follow established procedures while responding effectively to
unexpected technical issues.
Preferred
- Experience with Crestron, Extron, QSC, Biamp, Dante or similar AV
technologies.
- Experience with projection systems, digital signage, show control and live event environments.
- Familiarity with video conferencing systems and media servers.
- AVIXA certification or willingness to obtain the applicable certification within six
months.
Work Schedule
- Schedule: Thursday to Monday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday & Wednesday off
- The schedule
will typically include at least one weekend day per week.
- Exact days and hours will be
determined.
Benefits & Perks
- $38–$42/hour, based on experience.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k), life and disability insurance.
- Three weeks of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays.
- Professional training and career development.
Ready to put your AV expertise to work? Apply today!
Salary : $38 - $42