Audio Visual Installation Technician

Position Summary

The Audio Visual Installation Technician role is primarily responsible for the successful

assembly, configuration, and deployment of commercial AV and control equipment, both in

the field and at the Control Point facility in Lebanon, PA. The technician will be instrumental in

the integration process, translating plans and diagrams into functional equipment racks,

installing field equipment with a focus on large-format LED displays, but also including touch

panels, input/output endpoints, RF antennas, speakers, stage equipment, etc, collaborating

with the design team to communicate potential installation hurdles and strategies, and

providing post-installation support as needed. Additional duties will also include the

preparation of tools, equipment, and materials for delivery to field installation sites, and

keeping the shop/build area neat and organized. Must be able to work independently, with

other members of the Control Point team, and with construction and facility personnel.

The AV Installation Technician role is highly technical and hands-on, requiring good

communication skills, mechanical aptitude, the ability to understand wiring diagrams, floor

and ceiling plans, and rack elevations, and translate that information into functional and

neatly organized systems using a wide variety of standard and specialty tools and materials.

Some tasks will require a heightened attention to detail, good spacial relation awareness, and

a high degree of precision.

Responsibilities & Duties

Individual duties will vary per specific project requirements. Projects will be a combination of

new construction and retrofits but may include:

● Equipment Preparation: Assemble, wire, label, and test equipment racks or AV

components based on provided rack elevations, wiring diagrams, and other written or

verbal direction, and prepare that equipment for shipment to customer sites.

● Installation: Deploy racks, direct-view LED displays, and other components at client sites,

following the system plans and diagrams and other written of verbal direction. Provide

feedback to the design team regarding field changes as needed.

● Commissioning: Assist with on-site testing/commissioning of systems and components,

including cable pinout verification, patch confirmation for network, audio, and video

cable endpoints, and alignment with the documentation provided. Participate in training

of the facility operations staff as needed.

● Technical support: Provide onsite and/or phone support as required.

● Shop Area: Keep shop/build space organized and neat.

● Other: Performing other activities and responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications

● Willingness to travel domestically for on-site work at customer facilities.

● Drivers license with a clean driving record.

● May be required to apply for and obtain specific licenses for worksites governed by

regulatory agencies, which could include background checks and drug screenings.

● Hands-on experience with Direct-View LED display installation.

● Mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools.

● Ability to read and understand construction floor plans, ceiling plans, wiring diagrams,

and pinout diagrams.

● Ability to terminate AV cabling, with a high success rate, including Cat 6 cable, speaker

wiring, balanced audio wiring, and RG6 coax, using compression, screw terminal, and

solder methods as dictated by cable type.

● Ability to test and verify operation of audio, video, network, and control equipment and

systems, including functionality testing of network inter-operation with customer

networks.

● Organize equipment logically and manage wiring neatly within a rack based on function,

signal flow, and power/signal cabling limitations.

● Familiarity with cabling topologies typical in network, audio, and video systems.

● Ability to safely operate scissor lifts and work routinely at elevated heights.

● Willingness to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at some worksites,

including active construction sites.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills with coworkers, customers, and

construction tradespeople.

● Strong troubleshooting and fault-identification skills.

● Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

● Aptitude with PC-based office-suite software (word, excel), cloud-based office products

(Google Docs, Sheets), and business email communication standards.

● Capable of prioritizing work across multiple projects on parallel timelines.

● Ability to work while standing for extended periods.

● Ability to lift heavy equipment.

Recommended Education and Experience

● A.S. degree (or equivalent work experience) in a related field

● Applicable industry certifications, such as CTS, vendor/mfg-specific equipment training,

or similar

● Minimum three years of professional experience in Audio Visual technology and

integration

● Hands-on LED Screen Installation and installation experience

● Knowledge of current products and trends in audio, video, control, and/or other related

industries

Best Candidates Will Have

● Ability to create and edit A/V/C technical specifications and system drawings

● Working familiarity with 2D or 3D design software (AutoCAD, Revit, Vectorworks)

● Networking experience including familiarity with switch configuration, fiber-optic

distribution, basic windows-based network testing utilities, etc.

● Strong knowledge of LED technology, signal processing, software control systems, and

relevant hardware.

● Proficiency in Programming Audio Visual equipment (e.g., Control Systems, QSC,

AVoverIP, QAM Modulation, LED Video Walls, Peavey Nion, Cisco, and others)

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $50,00.00 - $65,000 per year

Benefits include Health Insurance coverage and Paid Time Off

About Control Point

Control Point is a Pennsylvania-based company founded in 2007 with the vision to utilize

the most current AV trends, technology and concepts to design totally functional audio

visual and communication systems for businesses ranging from casinos and sportsbooks

to hotel and entertainment complexes.

www.control-point.com

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person