Audio Visual Technician (San Francisco)

We’re hiring for a

“Audio Visual Technician”

role in

“San Francisco, CA (Onsite)”

with one of our industry-leading clients. This is a long-term opportunity, with competitive pay, and the team is actively scheduling interviews.

Role: Audio Visual Technician
Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite)
Employment Type: W2 Contract
Rate: $35 - 38/hour

Responsibilities:
Proactive System Maintenance : Conduct daily health checks and preventative maintenance across SF conference rooms. Ensure all Google Meet hardware, displays, and integrated audio systems are fully functional and ready for the day.
First-Line Troubleshooting:

Act as the first responder for user-facing AV issues. Provide empathetic, rapid-response support for client team members and guests, ensuring minimal disruption to their meetings.
Event & Production Support:

Assist with cross-functional AV needs, including room setups, equipment staging, and live event operation for all-hands meetings and special events. You will have the opportunity to shadow senior staff and learn the ropes of live audio mixing and video switching.
Hardware & Inventory Management:

Maintain impeccable cable management and equipment staging in meeting spaces. Track spare parts, manage RMAs, and help maintain an organized, up-to-date hardware inventory.
Ticketing & Documentation:

Manage support requests through our internal ticketing system. Log issues accurately, track them to resolution, and contribute to internal knowledge bases by drafting room setup notes, signal flow diagrams, and basic troubleshooting guides.
Continuous Growth & Escalation:

Actively participate in cross-training and take ownership of small-scale AV projects. Follow established troubleshooting workflows and expertly document symptoms when escalating complex issues to senior AV engineers.

Requirements:
Experience:

2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in AV support, IT helpdesk, live event production, or a related technical support role.
The Google House Ecosystem:

Familiarity with

Google Workspace, Google Meet hardware , and

ChromeOS

devices. You should be comfortable supporting cloud-based collaboration platforms.
Technical Foundations:

A solid, basic understanding of AV signal flow (audio, video, and control), EDID, common cable standards (HDMI, USB-C, CAT6), and basic networking principles as they relate to AV.
Customer-First Attitude:

Highly collaborative with strong verbal and written communication skills. You can explain technical concepts to non-technical users with patience and empathy.
Adaptability & Problem-Solving:

The ability to remain calm under pressure during high-stakes meetings, take direction well, follow established processes, and ask excellent questions.
Education : High school diploma or equivalent required. Industry certifications (such as AVIXA CTS, Dante Certification, or ITIL) or relevant technical coursework are a massive plus and show your dedication to the craft.

Trident Consulting

is a premier IT staffing firm providing

high-impact workforce solutions

to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans

cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics , supported by a

3M+ candidate database

and a

78% fill ratio . With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering

hard-to-fill, niche talent , we help organizations build

agile, high-performing teams

that drive innovation and business success. Learn more:

tridentconsultinginc.com

.

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Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco.
Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
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Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.