Audio Visual Lead Technician

Come join a 50-year-old integration firm that is the go-to provider for some of the most prestigious museums in the United States, with projects located primarily in the greater Washington, D.C., Texas, and New York City areas. We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified Lead AV Technician to support the fabrication and installation of highly customized museum experiences.

This role is responsible for leading a team of technicians, coordinating workflow both in the shop and on job sites, maintaining communication with the Management Team, and completing assigned documentation and tasks.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Hands-on fabrication and/or installation of complex audiovisual systems
• Willingness to work daily in Washington, D.C. or Lorton, VA, and travel as needed for remote sites
• Mounting of projectors, video monitors, and speakers
• Clear and effective communication with project teams and clients
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings
• Coordinating multiple team members in a fast-paced environment
• Troubleshooting complex AV, IT, electrical, and mechanical exhibit systems
• Applying working knowledge of basic IT principles and protocols
• Working with basic PC hardware and operating systems
• Collaborating as a team-oriented professional
• Utilizing Microsoft Office 365
• Applying entry-level project management and coordination skills
• Demonstrating working knowledge of electronic theory
• Following OSHA safety guidelines
• Using entry-level CAD or Visio tools
• Safely lifting up to 75 lbs
• Working at heights exceeding 35 feet
• Guiding and mentoring junior team members
• Maintaining records and drawings for as-built documentation
• Self-managing time, priorities, and deadlines

Preferred

• CTS, or CTS-I certification preferred
• OSHA certifications
• QSC Qsys level I or II certifications preferred
• Medialon, Pandora’s Box, AMX or Crestron certifications preferred
• Java, Python or C+ experience
• Working knowledge of PLC’s, Relays, or Ladder Logic
• Experience in configuring Brightsign or other delivery devices
• Experience with QSC, Extron, Cisco, Juniper, and Zeevee highly preferred