Lead AV Technician

OVERVIEW

The Lead Technician works on customer sites in a variety of environments including new construction, remodels, and operating facilities. This position is also responsible for complying with Encore standards for Safety, and Customer Service.

Compensation Range for this Role
: $ per hour

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (no cost options)
• Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• A retirement plan, including an employee-matched 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (counseling, legal, and financial advice)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and all major holidays
• Encore University training (technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership) at no cost
• Advanced Apprenticeship Program – additional compensation and technical/leadership knowledge
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• 2019 AGC Safety Excellence Grand Award
• Encore Electric named among the Top Workplaces in America by The Denver Post

• Works with a commitment to safety
• Upholds the core values of Encore Electric
• Acts as a professional and uses basic work ethics
• Comes to work on time every day with appropriate attire and tools
• Keeps work area clean
• Installs quality work in a neat and workmanship-like manner
• Treats tools with respect
• Works and climbs on ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms
• Identifies technology parts and components
• Performs strenuous physical work (digging, kneeling, shoveling, lifting, pulling, pushing, climbing)
• Stays up to date with changing technology
• Wears tools at all required times
• Works in all weather conditions

• Work independently or as part of a team
• Understand and follow safety guidelines and ensure others are following the appropriate protocols
• Understand scopes of work and can effectively complete the tasks associated
• Understand common industry tools including applicable testing equipment and how to use them
• Efficiently lead on different sized projects and/or more than one crew
• Communicate, educate, and delegate effectively

• Knowledge of installing various cable types
• Proficient in cable pathway installation, understanding standards and code
• Knowledge of common audio-visual equipment and hardware of various types
• Perform installation tasks that meet or exceed industry standards, including:
• Cable termination (Crimp, Solder, Captive Screw)
• Mounting of devices
• Proper cable labeling techniques
• Structural mounting and rigging
• Projector and Screen installation
• Speaker installation (wall, ceiling, or portable) – understands basics of 8ohm versus 70/100‑volt systems
• Flat panel display installation (wall or ceiling mount)
• Camera installation (wall or ceiling mount)
• Microphone installation (tabletop or ceiling)
• Demonstrate knowledge of industry recognized testing equipment
• Data Connections, including:
• Cat5e and Cat6/A 568A/B terminations
• Shielded and unshielded part numbers and use of STP, UTP, F/UTP
• Fiber optic connections
• Assembling and testing patch cables

• Ability to train and mentor junior technicians on installation standards and methods, as well as company related requirements
• Work within time and budget restraints
• Provide site supervision of the installation team with direction from the Senior Tech or Project Manager
• Perform close‑out documentation procedures and daily/weekly company documentation requirements
• Procure materials collaboratively through Operations/Project Management for project related needs
• Crew safety training and PPE assignment required to meet or exceed customer, industry, GC, and local jurisdiction requirements
• Always promote a strong culture of health and safety
• Read and interpret electronic schematics, installation drawings, and architectural blueprints
• Assist with basic mechanical fabrication as necessary

• Knowledge of:
• Constructability and the construction process
• MS Office Software and other computer programs
• Blueprint drawings and how they apply to the project
• Reading blueprint drawings
• Wiring diagrams
• Schematics
• Low‑voltage systems
• Basic network principles
• Basic technology principles and standards
• Skill in:
• Effective listening
• Speaking intelligently
• Acting as a self‑starter
• Spatial…