Audio Visual Tech II Job at Lumibuild in Emeryville

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Job Description

At Lumibuild as an AV Technician II, you will be responsible for the overall quality of projects delivered to clients. This includes guiding installers, physically installing AV equipment, and properly configuring AV systems. On many projects you will function as the lead technician onsite and mentor lower level technicians. You will work closely with Engineering and Technical Project managers to maintain standards, stay on schedule, and ensure that clients receive awesome, complete, and functional AV spaces. You will also be accountable for commissioning AV systems and documenting the process. As a Tech II, you will diagnose and troubleshoot pre-existing systems for all types of post‑integration support.

Job Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum 2 years experience in commercial AV field
• Intermediate knowledge of audio and video components, signal types, cables
• Proficiency in soldering, crimping and compression terminations
• Understanding of wire pull techniques and the concept of conduit fill capacity
• Able to build structure for mounting of AV equipment on site with supervision
• Use coax and category cable testing and toning
• Demonstrated familiarity with major manufacturers and major product lines
• Basic understanding of networking: IP addressing, MAC address, network hardware such as routers and switches
• Able to read system drawings
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge of control systems and commonly controlled devices
• Ability to connect to and load profiles/programs to major AV devices – e.g., Crestron, Extron, Biamp, Shure, QSC
• Experience with Dante networked audio and Dante controller
• Understands the concept of audio signal levels with ability to critically listen to DSP audio and tune system for VTC needs
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience with commissioning newly installed systems and completing comprehensive checklists/reports
• Demonstrated consistency, efficiency, and accuracy in all termination methods
• Understands concept of projector throw distance and its relationship to projected image size
• Adjusts projectors after physical installation for proper screen fill and focus
• Understands difference between series and parallel circuits
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and consistently lead a job site, planning the day to maximize resources and avoid idle time

Mid‑Level Rack Fabrication Skills

• The ability to determine best mounting methods for rack devices and make recommendations for improvements
• Understanding of rack cooling
• Understanding of the implications of equipment placement in a rack as it relates to cooling and equipment performance
• Understanding of signal segregation

On‑Site Safety Procedures

• Follow company safety and security policies; report accidents, injuries and unsafe working conditions as required
• Maintain work area clean and free of clutter
• Understand the concept of the grading system for fasteners, e.g., SAE‑2, SAE‑5, SAE‑8 or ISO 8.8
• Understand concept of a firewall, and the impact of firewalls on installation tasks
• Properly maintain and use required personal protection equipment (PPE)
• Knowledge of OSHA: “The Human Element: How you affect safety”
• Egress and emergency action plans
• Scaffolding safety

Preferred Qualifications

• CTS Certification
• Basic IT networking knowledge
• Completion of scissor lift certification
• Completion of boom lift certification
• OSHA 10 Certification

Personal Values and Work Ethics

• Punctuality
• Drive to follow through on completion of projects and technical issues
• Acts and communicates in a professional manner concisely and timely
• Works without supervision
• Helps train entry‑level technicians
• Self‑starter that proactively takes on tasks
• Professional appearance

Company Description

Lumibuild is a commercial technology integrator headquartered in Emeryville, CA. We are a young, fast‑growing company looking for experienced, focused, and energetic people who can hit the ground running. The role is full‑time and requires travel around the Bay Area.