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    Audio Visual Technician - Major, Canada - PeopleToGo

    PeopleToGo
    PeopleToGo Major, Canada

    4 days ago

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    AV/Home Theater Technician



    We're looking for skilled and experienced Audio Visual Technicians to perform flat panel and home theater integration services for our customers across Canada.



    Responsibilities:

    • Completes Home Theater product installs for customers.

    • Optimizes audio/video equipment for optimal product performance using the components' standard control interface

    • Performs wireless and/or wired networking as product/installation requires

    • Interacts with customers to explain installation procedures and functionality of system in customer friendly manner

    • Uses customer lifestyle knowledge to recommend additional products and services while in the customer's home to enhance the customer's experience

    • Picture and sound test all devices with customer present.

    • Moves and installs product into customer's home

    • Completes paperwork and obtains necessary signatures

    • Demonstrates a very high level of customer service during all customer interactions and provides follow-up feedback to relevant sales and management personnel when appropriate

    • Completes routine functionality test and basic cleaning of equipment when applicable

    • Cleans up job site after installation to company standards

    • Install surround sound, audio and video equipment

    • Train the customer on system use and how to obtain system maintenance if needed.

    • Use wire troubleshooting tools such as tracer/toner and continuity testers

    • Read blueprints

    • Read product material for product knowledge advancement

    • Connect and troubleshoot single and multi zone speaker distribution systems.

    • Understanding of frequency response

    • Familiar with audio equipment accessories including speakers, amps, receivers, etc.

    • Properly mount (secure, level, centered) various equipment including plasma TV's, projectors, volume controls, in-wall speakers, etc.

    • Ability to lift ~60 lbs.

    • Calibrate the audio levels of a home theater using sound level meters.

    • Proficient with IR based touch screen remotes

    • Connect infrared remote control routing systems using IR receivers, IR repeaters, etc.

    • Understanding of HDTV and Digital surround formats

    • Connect and troubleshoot high end multi-zone audio/video distribution systems.

    • Configure and program touch screen based whole house control systems. Interface to other subsystems.

    • Install high end home theaters, audio/video distribution systems.


    Skills/Experience/Education:

    • Successful candidates will have a minimum of 2 years experience in flat panel and home theater integration deployment services.

    • This role requires an individual who is technically competent with detailed working knowledge of various consumer electronic products including, TVs, HDTV, LCD, VCRs, DVD players, digital cameras, camcorders, Hi-Fi audio equipment, car audio, etc. from various manufacturers such as SONY, PANASONIC, RCA, SAMSUNG, JVC, KENWOOD, etc.

    • The successful candidate must also be experienced in the use of all associated test equipment, including oscilloscope, frequency counters, pattern generators, and multi-metres.

    • The successful candidate should posses strong diagnostic and analytical skills and excellent organizational and follow up skills.

    • The successful candidate should have their own tools related to this work.

    • The successful candidate must also possess excellent written and oral communication skills, with a strong command of the English language, and possess the ability to perform tasks accurately and thoroughly, with minimal errors.

    • This role requires a dedicated team player who is able to work under pressure, who will foster a positive work environment, and who will assist co-workers and supervisors. Intermediate skills with MS Office applications are required.

    • Education: Grade 12 or equivalent is desired, although a combination of relevant education, training, and experience will be considered.

    • Electronics Diploma and additional Manufacturer Authorizations are an asset.

    • A+ Certification is not required but will be considered an asset.


    Compensation:



    Paid a fixed rate per service call.