A/V Installation & Integration Technician in ALEXANDRIA, Virginia at CompQsoft Inc.

Title: A/V Installation & Integration Technician

Location: Mark Center VA

Clearance required: Secret Clearance

An AV/VTC (Audio Visual/Video Teleconferencing) Installation Technician physically installs/de-installs and integrated a/v hardware, wires, and tests collaboration systems. They read project schematics to assemble equipment racks, terminate cables, and configure hardware like cameras, microphones, video displays, and DSPs in corporate or government conference rooms

Key Responsibilities

• System Deployment: Construct, rig, and permanently install AV/VTC hardware into walls, ceilings, and racks.
• Cabling & Termination: Pull, dress, and terminate low-voltage wires (e.g., Cat5e, Cat6, fiber, coaxial).
• Equipment Integration: Configure components like switchers, audio mixers, echo cancellers, and control panels (e.g., Crestron, Biamp).
• Testing & Commissioning: Troubleshoot signal flow, test cable integrity, and ensure equipment is fully operational prior to client handoff.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate "as-built" drawings, inventory, and system schematics

Job Responsibilities:

• Specializes in conference room configuration and conference room AV troubleshooting.
• Performs site visits and site surveys, create requirements documents, room designs, and BOM
• Troubleshooting conference room controls, audio and video issues
• Establishes service by studying system requirements; ordering and gathering components and parts; completing installation; performing acceptance tests
• Supports customer by identifying solutions; suggesting improved methods and techniques; recommending system improvements.
• Maintains customers’ equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
• Documents service and installation actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications

Essential Qualifications

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of signal routing, multimedia VTC platforms (like Microsoft Teams Rooms or Cisco Webex), and network architectures.
• Physical Ability: Ability to work on ladders, lift heavy equipment (typically 50+ lbs), and work in tight spaces like ceilings or under floors.
• Certifications: Desirable credentials include the AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or specific manufacturer training (e.g., Crestron, Biamp).
• Clearance: Minimum Secret Clearance