AV Field Technician Tier 2
Chicago · USD 30-39 · 1-3 years experience · Onsite · Posted Oct 2, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 1-3 years experience
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- Chicago
- Salary
- USD 30-39
About the role
- As a Tier 2 Audio Visual Field Technician, you will play a key role in supporting project delivery teams by installing and maintaining a wide variety of AV technologies across client sites.
- You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality installations, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining strong communication with project stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily reporting to the Project Management team.
- Install a wide variety of AV technology in both existing and new build project sites.
- Perform cable management and layout planning for 1st fix hardware, including bracketry and ceiling speaker hardware.
- Ensure compliance with general contract requirements during installations.
- Apply knowledge of low voltage electrical concepts.
- Utilize basic carpentry and installation skills.
- Operate power tools safely and effectively.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical problems.
- Travel to other sites as needed to support projects and installations.
Requirements
- Experience with AV systems such as Crestron, Extron, QSYS, or Cisco.
- Understanding of signal flow and AV rack building to AVIXA standards.
- Familiarity with AV industry cabling and connector termination.
- Strong sense of urgency and agility in dynamic environments.
- Excellent customer interaction skills and professionalism.
- Ability to work independently in high-pressure, fast-paced settings.
- Commitment to ongoing technical development.
- Willingness and eligibility to travel and work globally.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in the AV/VC industry.
- Deeper knowledge of signal flow and AV installation.
- Familiarity with Cisco, Extron, Crestron, or QSYS systems.
- AVIXA CTS or CTS-I certification.
- OSHA 10/30 or SST certification.
Workplace
- This position requires up to 70% travel.
- Onsite position.
Skills
- Crestron
- Extron
- QSYS
- Cisco
- AVIXA Standards
