Lead AV Technician

Lead AV Technician to join their team of expert designers, engineers, and technicians. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and skill with the setup, installation, and operation of commercial-grade audio visual systems as well as the ability to troubleshoot and solve challenges. This role is a W-2 Contract to Hire.

Ability to demonstrate competence and effective understanding of:

• Equipment installation, Wire, and simple functionality check (Power, signal pass/display).
• Equipment rack loading, wiring, and terminations.
• Display mounting, setup, alignment, and wiring
• Surface and ceiling speaker mounting, cabling, and wiring. Understand direct drive vs. constant voltage, proper loading levels, and cabling requirements.
• Install, wire, and set-up room schedulers with connections to host.
• Basic wireless presentation appliance setup and connections.
• Install, wire, and set-up unified communication bars with host.
• Understanding of basic network OSI Model, DHCP, and IP scopes.
• Understanding of USB 1.0, 2.0, 3.x, A, B, C differences, limitations, and functionality.
• Understanding of HDMI, HDSDI, VGA, DVI, DisplayPort connector uses and differences

Responsibilities:

Project Leadership:

• Lead and supervise installation project from start to finish.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and other team members to ensure successful project delivery.
• Installation Experience:
• Install, configure, troubleshoot A/V systems in commercial environments. Proficient in mounting and aligning displays, screen and projectors.

Cabling and Termination:

• Expertise in running and terminating various types of cabling, including HDMI, CAT6, and fiber optic cables.
• Ensure neat and organized cable management practices.

Equipment integration:

• Integrate and program control systems (Crestron, QSC) for seamless A/V system operation.
• Experience with DSP programming and audio equipment calibration.

Product Knowledge

• Familiarity with Biamp and Shure audio equipment, Crestron control systems, and other leading A/V technologies.

Documentation:

• Create and maintain accurate documentation of installations, including wiring diagrams, configuration settings, and project reports

Quality Assurance:

• Perform thorough testing and quality checks on installed systems to ensure optimal performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively.

Required Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license and proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to pass compliance (Drug / BG).
• Ability to drive a full-size van and maintain a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift large items up to 70 pounds, and lift 50 pounds overhead
• Reliable transportation to work.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Availability for full-time work, with typical work hours on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; days and hours will occasionally adjust to meet client needs.
• Travel to customer locations; all within within a two hour radius of Columbus.

Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.