Careers
Shanahan is growing! We are looking for tech-savvy, super friendly, experienced technicians at ALL levels who can make our clients smile. If you love implementing leading edge technology and have a passion for providing exceptional customer service, then we want to meet you!
Please submit resume to: info@shanahansound.com or via the form below.
Lead Audio Visual (A/V) Technician
In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for leading an amazing team in system installations through completion in the most efficient and effective manner to assure minimum down time and maximum performance. You will also assist in teaching and training technicians on proper industry standard installations and safety methods.
Job Responsibilities:
- Competently run project in a leadership role, managing assigned personnel while leading the physical installation of the project.
- Strong understanding of audio/video concepts and commonly used components
- Strong understanding of audio/video signal flow and routing
- Ability to safely install projectors, displays, speakers, projection screens, etc.
- Ability to correctly read and interpret AV and Construction schematics
- Ability to perform minor DSP/Control System changes and uploads
- Ability to troubleshoot advanced AV systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to lead a technical team
- The ability to foster strong client relationships
- Excellent communication skills including timely updates to the office daily for efficient workflow
- Ability to inspect all work at the end of a job to ensure scope of work has been followed and all functions of the audio or video system have been tested to spec including full power cycles
- Solid understanding of networking and how it relates to the AV industry
- Familiar with HDbaseT and network compressed video (MPEG4, H.264)
- CTS Certification
- The ability to provide in-depth training on the operation of A/V equipment to customers at the completion of each job
- Ability to create as-built plans and document properly completed tasks on a project
- Work well under pressure meeting project deadline
- Possess a valid driver’s license
Experience:
- Working with audio visual equipment: 5 plus years, leading a project team 1-2 years
- Experience working in construction environments (a big plus)
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Organized – loves a good project plan with lots of moving parts
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Detail-oriented – Can balance details of work and the bigger picture
- Motivating – helping themselves and others achieve their potential
Audio Visual (AV) Technician
In this role you’ll be part of a team responsible for installing AV equipment in some of the most unique, state of the art and historical facilities throughout New England.
Job Responsibilities:
- Basic understanding of audio/video concepts, terminology, and commonly used components
- Fundamental understanding of audio/video signal flow and routing
- Ability to safely install projectors, displays, speakers, projection screens, etc.
- Basic understanding of required tools and proper use of them for specific tasks
- Fundamental understanding of proper cable needs for specific applications and tasks
- Fundamental understanding of termination methods and procedures for all audio connections (XLR, 3.5MM, RS-232, Speaker and line level, etc.)
- Ability to solder communication terminations
- The ability to mount equipment both on the ground and overhead, extensive ladder work is involved in this job
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Be responsible for a company truck and report any vehicle maintenance issues immediately
- Proficiency working with hand tools and power tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work collaboratively with project team to accomplish scope of work
- Basic understanding of networking and how it relates to the AV industry
- Basic troubleshoot skills of A/V equipment and identifying appropriate solutions
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a positive, professional image and build good customer relationships
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Proficiency in the use of personal computers
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
Experience:
- If you have 2 years of working experience with audio visual equipment or if you have less experience but possess the core skills and aptitude needed for the position and are willing to learn.
This Job If Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- Inquisitive – loves to learn something new every day
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Company sponsored training/certifications
About Shanahan
Shanahan Inc is the most trusted provider of audio video collaboration solutions and support services for houses of worship, senior living, education, corporate, municipalities, hospitality, and healthcare organizations alike. We are New England’s Hearing Loop experts. Our partnerships with innovative communication technology providers support our goal of improving the ability of individuals, organizations, and businesses to collaborate, and ensures our clients have access to the most advanced, secure, and effective AV solutions available today.
COVID-19 considerations:
Shanahan adheres to CDC, Massachusetts State and Local guidelines as well as client specific requirements.
