AV Field Technician

CONUS-based; preference for Mascoutah, Illinois / Greater St. Louis area

Approximately 50–60%

U.S. citizenship required; must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance

The AV Field Technician is responsible for the installation, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of Audio Visual (AV), Video Teleconferencing (VTC), and related low-voltage systems supporting Modtech Solutions projects. The position works primarily in field environments, including Department of Defense and other U.S. Government facilities. The ideal candidate is technically capable, dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable working as part of a project team in secure and mission-critical environments.

• Install AV and VTC systems in accordance with approved system designs, drawings, manufacturer requirements, and project specifications.
• Install AV equipment including displays, projectors, speakers, microphones, cameras, control interfaces, equipment racks, and associated system components.
• Install and terminate AV and low-voltage cabling, including copper, fiber optic, category cable, speaker cable, control cable, and other system-specific cabling.
• Install cable pathway and support systems including cable tray, J-hooks, D-rings, cable racks, and other approved cable management systems.
• Build out AV equipment racks, telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, and associated field infrastructure.
• Dress, route, terminate, test, label, and document cabling in accordance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Perform copper and fiber optic cable testing and certification utilizing appropriate test equipment.
• Assist with system testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and final acceptance activities.
• Troubleshoot AV equipment, cabling, signal paths, connectivity, and other system installation issues.
• Read and comprehend system drawings, floor plans, elevations, rack elevations, cable schedules, and installation details.
• Perform accurate field markups and redlines to support final as-built documentation.
• Maintain required project documentation, including installation records, test results, field reports, and other project deliverables within established time frames.
• Coordinate with Lead Installers, Project Managers, Engineers, other trades, Government personnel, and customers as required to execute project work.
• Maintain professional customer relationships and represent Modtech Solutions appropriately at customer locations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and comply with applicable safety requirements, codes, standards, site regulations, and Modtech procedures.

• Experience installing commercial or Government AV, VTC, telecommunications, or other low-voltage systems.
• Working knowledge of AV equipment, structured cabling, cable termination, equipment racks, and installation practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot installation and connectivity issues in a field environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a field installation team.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, system diagrams, rack elevations, floor plans, and installation documentation.
• Ability to use common AV, telecommunications, electrical, and low-voltage installation tools and test equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to installation quality, safety, and professional conduct.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers, coworkers, subcontractors, and Government personnel.
• Ability to work at heights, use ladders and lifts, and perform the physical activities associated with field installation.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret (TS) security clearance.

• Active U.S. Government security clearance strongly preferred.
• Current or former U.S. military service preferred.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or other U.S. Government facilities.
• Experience working in secure or classified Government facilities.
• Experience with AV systems from manufacturers such as Extron, Crestron, Biamp, QSC, Cisco, Shure, or similar professional AV platforms.
• AVIXA, BICSI, manufacturer, fiber optic, or other relevant industry certifications.
• Experience with fiber optic termination, testing, and troubleshooting.

This is a CONUS-based field position. Preference will be given to candidates located near Modtech Solutions' warehouse and…