AV Installation Technician

Job purpose Stage Front is seeking a qualified Lead AV Installation Technician. A Lead Installation Technician’s main responsibility is ensuring we deliver a high-quality, safe AV installation to our clients. During this process, proper communication with Project Management is crucial. They are also tasked with testing, commissioning and troubleshooting AV systems, helping train less experienced technicians and at times provide end user training.

Proper communication skills, computer skills and organizational skills are a must. A Lead Installation Tech must maintain the highest level of professionalism while onsite since they often have direct communication with the end user / customer. Duties, Responsibilities and Skills Planning and Project organization Review project scope, equipment and tasks with Project Manager and Engineer Promptly notify the Project Manager of any discrepancies that affect the quality, function or safety of the specified system.

Pre-plan and pull necessary hardware in advance of installation. Help load the equipment, hardware and necessary tools in the truck. Sign off on Packing Slip from Logistics. Verify all gear on packing list before signing Ensure that all project documentation is properly filled out and turned in to the assigned Project Manager.

Proper documentation includes but is not limited to daily progress notes and plans to complete future work Update punch list with any open items Keep track of labor hours worked to help ensure we come in under or on budget when possible Help coordinate with other trades on-site (General contractor, electrical contractors, network technicians) to ensure we have all required info/infrastructure to complete our work Returning all unused equipment, materials and supplies to the shop when the project or project phase is complete.

Notify PM of all equipment not used and place all materials and supplies back on the stock shelves. Ensure all trash is removed from the jobsite daily Project Completion Run through an initial test of all systems to verify functionality. Assist with the final test, tune and commissioning of systems for proper operation.

Prep system for end-user training. Occasionally conduct this training. Complete all close-out project documentation, inclusive of as-built drawings and receipts. Submit to the Project Manager in a timely and accurate manner. With Project Manager, Engineering and Systems Consultant, review installation problems and outstanding issues at Post Mortem Meeting.

Maintain a safe working environment Verify all equipment is installed in a safe manner (at least 5 times safety factor for any devices mounted overhead) Verify all other techs/subcontractors working on project complete work safely Report any unsafe work or practices to the install manager immediately Report all accidents in accordance with company policies and procedures.