Job Description
Position Title: Audio Video Security Systems Technician (AVSST)
Duration: 12+ months contract with possible conversion and extension
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90063 (Onsite)
Additional Information:
Job requires a valid California Driver's License with no restrictions. This is a field service position.
Position Description
The Audio Video Security Systems Technician (AVSST) usually works under the direction of an Audio Video Security Systems Technician Supervisor or user agency personnel and may receive technical guidance from a journey-level or higher network systems administrator, telecommunications systems engineer or similar. The AVSST will assist or provide audio and video setups for meetings, press conferences, and special events.
They must be able to lift 10 to 25 pounds and on occasion over 25 pounds, regularly use 6-foot and taller ladders, and perform tasks that require bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching.
The AVSST will install, configure, test, maintain, and repair: audio, video and security systems, and related equipment used for public address, audio and video intercommunications; panic alarm; access control; intrusion detection; life and safety monitoring; audio and video teleconferencing; closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems including cameras, monitors, matrix switchers, digital video recorders (DVR), and associated software; interior and exterior public address; intercom; monitoring; call systems, including panic alarms; integrated institutional access control and security monitoring system which use programmable logic controllers; digital and Internet Protocol (IP) based audio-video teleconferencing systems and related equipment including codecs, automated cameras, video displays, audio mixers and processors, video servers, digital interface controllers and associated software; and integrated audio-video-access control systems.
The AVSST will coordinate with other crafts and trades as necessary.
The AVSST will provide technical support for any equipment that is moved, additional equipment added, or changes to any of the equipment. Install and remove cables and cabling infrastructure such as wire management systems, patch panels and jacks according to industry standards.
Skills Required:
The AVSST will possess knowledge and experience of the protocols, procedures, techniques, and equipment used to install, configure, test, maintain and repair audio, video and security systems, and related equipment used for public address, audio and video intercommunications, closed-circuit television (CCTV), access control, intrusion detection, life and safety monitoring, and audio and video teleconferencing.
They will possess knowledge and experience in customer services; interpersonal skills; decision making; organization awareness; problem solving; oral communication; and ability to troubleshoot issues.
Experience Required:
Three (3) years of experience in the installation, configuration, testing, maintenance, and repair of audio, intercom, closed-circuit television, and security systems and related equipment used in commercial, industrial, or institutional settings. One (1) year of which must have been at the journey-level.
Education Required:
High School diploma or GED certificate. Valid class C driver's license with no restrictions. Physical dexterity, color perception, and visual acuity are required to perform essential job-related functions effectively and safely.