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National Capitol Contracting (NCC)
Audio Visual Technician
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What they do
An Audio or Visual Technician operates sound and video equipment for concerts, sports events, news conferences or presentations at business meetings or conventions. Sets up wiring and cables as needed for an equipment system, which may include microphones, speakers, sound mixing and recording equipment and video equipment; may also work with specialized lighting equipment.
$60,872 / year median in Maryland
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary This position is on-site in Bethesda, MD. National Capitol Contracting is seeking an energetic and service-oriented Audio Visual Technician to join a team of professionals at the NIH, the nation's premier scientific and medical research centers. Your day to day will include systems and space configuration for events and conferences, operating presentation and collaboration technology, coordinating with NIH customers, and maintaining systems to ensure 100% operational readiness. This role will grow with the company and offers professional development opportunities for technical certifications and conference management. Key Areas of Responsibility Service and install audio visual systems, mounting/replacing equipment, cabling, testing and terminating cables. Performing routine preventative maintenance. Testing and calibrating displays and projectors. Support meetings and event setup efforts across the NIH campus, acting to reinforce building teams and deliver positive outcomes Analyze and troubleshoot AV technical issues that arise. Work with AV Engineering and leadership groups to assess, prioritize, and address outages, change actions, and special requests Maintain accurate inventory records. Complete and maintain all necessary documentation and reports. Minimum Requirements Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance (must be able to pass a criminal background and credit check). 3+ years of experience in a similar role supporting and troubleshooting AV systems/components in a conference/event space. Previous experience as an installer. Knowledge of AV audio technologies such as reinforcement, audio processing, and live event support Knowledge of AV control systems such as QSC, AMX and Crestron. Working knowledge of networking AV equipment. Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Customer service skills. Excellent communication skills. Preferred Qualifications CTS and other AV related certifications desirable, but not required.