What are the responsibilities and job description for the Installation Technician - San Antonio, TX position at Ford Audio-Video?
- Why Join Ford AV?**
When you join Ford AV, youll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. We offer:
- **Ongoing Industry Training** to keep your skills sharp and your career moving forward.
- **Comprehensive Benefits**
- **Career Advancement Opportunities** in an industry-leading company.
- **A Collaborative Culture** where ideas thrive, and successes are celebrated.
As an **Installation Technician,** youll transform businesses by installing advanced low-voltage commercial audio, video, and lighting systems. Working on local and nationwide projects, youll be responsible for bringing designs to life with precision and expertise. From LED/LCD video walls and touch panels to speakers, racks, patch bays, and mixing consoles, youll ensure each system is installed, configured, and optimized to deliver exceptional performance. Your technical skills and attention to detail will create seamless, reliable installations that elevate experiences and exceed client expectations.
**What Youll Do**
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot audio, video, and lighting systems, including LED/LCD video walls, touch panels, and speakers.
- Pull and terminate cables and connectors (XLR, RJ45, TRS, BNC, and F-CONN), harness racks, patch bays, and mixing consoles.
- Work collaboratively on job sites, adhering to safety protocols and company standards.
- Travel extensively (50-75%) to installation locations, including overnight trips.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to installations and projects.
- Participate in training to obtain certifications (e.g., DOT, OSHA 10) and further develop skills.
**Skills and Experience**
- High integrity, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and a meticulous approach to installations.
- Experience in AV, telecommunications, construction, or a related field.
- Proficiency with basic hand and power tools.
- Ability to solder and crimp connectors.
- Valid drivers license with a good driving record.
- Comfortable working in a construction environment (wearing PPE, handling dusty or unclean workspaces, and managing lack of climate control).
- Current OSHA 10 certification is a plus.
- Ready to Apply?**
Take the next step in your career and join a team that values your skills and expertise. Click the link to apply today:
www.fordav.com
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Drug-Free Workplace
Ford is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, all employees are subject to drug testing. Moreover, pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and/or post-accident drug testing may be conducted in accordance with company policy and all applicable laws to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants for this position tentatively selected for employment at Ford are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.
EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
- Physical Requirements** The combination of physical and mental requirements is necessary for completing the responsibilities, essential functions, and meeting the demands of the role. The employee must have the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, climb ladders up to 20 feet tall, and work in extreme weather conditions, including hot nd cold temperatures. They may also be required to work in dusty or unclean environments, confined spaces, and on uneven surfaces. Safety is paramount, necessitating effective communication with colleagues and constant alertness to surroundings. The employee will be frequently required to stand, walk, reach, climb, and perform tasks that involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Additionally, the job may require long hours, night shifts, weekend work, and holiday commitments, including extensive travel for weeks at a time. The employee must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner to meet deadlines and effectively communicate to successfully perform all required responsibilities.
