AV Technician

WALKER ENGINEERING, INC.

Houston, TX
2 days ago

Highlights

Technician works under the guidance of a Foreman of Superintendent on installations, alterations, additions, and/or repair of audio/visual systems, associated materials and equipment on any type project. Terminate all types of copper cable including coaxial, multi-pair, LV power, Line/Mic level cable, speaker level cable and Category 3 through 6.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Houston, TX
Industry	Engineering Services
Company Size	1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded	1981
Website	http://www.walkertx.com/

Description

The A/V group has worked with our customers to find the right integrated audio, video and control systems solutions for their budget. Our Audio/Visual Technician/ Sr. Technician works under the guidance of a Foreman of Superintendent on installations, alterations, additions, and/or repair of audio/visual systems, associated materials and equipment on any type project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lays out work and preps materials for installation.

Performs overhead and underground layout and rough-in.

Terminate all types of copper cable including coaxial, multi-pair, LV power, Line/Mic level cable, speaker level cable and Category 3 through 6.

Measures, cuts, bends, assembles and installs cable tray using measuring devices and hand tools.

Assembles and installs equipment racks, relay racks, network cabinets, wall fields and associated components.

Perform equipment and cabling installations in new and existing facilities following diagrams, schematics, of blueprints.

Correctly set up and operate VOM (Volt-Ohm Meter), SPL (sound pressure level) meter, copper and fiber optic testing equipment.

Troubleshoots and resolves problems in all applicable cabling and grounding systems.

Operates any hand tools and equipment necessary to perform all associated tasks.

Performs other project related duties and assignments as instructed by supervisor.

Meets attendance standards and complies with late/absence notification procedures.

Position Requirements:

A minimum 3-7 years for Sr. Technicians with experience in installation in the A/V field. This covers the basic installation of speakers, TVs, projectors, projection screens and various types of TV mounts.

Able to read blue prints including wiring line diagrams.

Able to build A/V racks using rack elevations.

Familiar with 70v speaker system installation, speaker tap settings, testing and troubleshooting.

Familiar with Crestron or Extron Digital Media systems including wiring, installing devices and troubleshooting is preferred

High School Graduate, GED or equivalent

About Company

In 1981, Walker Engineering, Inc was formed in Dallas, Texas. The company started with only three employees, and during the last 30 years we have transformed into one of the largest and most qualified electrical construction companies in Texas with offices in Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

Walker Engineering has a solid reputation in the industry that is based on 30+ years of delivering top notch electrical work for a fair and competitive price. Our reputation in the industry has created many long-term relationships with customers and has enabled us to assemble a group of more than 1,200 dedicated employees who are committed to the company’s success. We have a presence in every major market in the State of Texas and our customer first mentality has allowed us to thrive in both good and bad economic times.