Embedded Service Technician I - Guitar Center

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Position Summary: Embedded Service Technician I

As an Embedded Service Technician I, you will play a critical part within the Service Department. You will be the face of the company with our clients, providing support, and ensuring the AV systems installed are working at optimal performance. You will work effectively and efficiently in partnership with the client and the service management team to provide on-site support for AVDG customers.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

* Perform preventative maintenance tasks to help maintain customer spaces including, but not limited to: testing/repairing cables, testing/repairing/replacing various hardware components.

* Setup/breakdown of conference spaces to meet the customers event needs.

* Perform support tasks in a timely and quality conscious manner including but not limited to: meeting support, general break-fix maintenance, video/audio recording support.

* Collaborate with internal/external teams in a professional manner that reflects the values of AVDG.

* Setup and troubleshoot various audio/video/presentation systems.

* Provide job site documentation and end user training and as needed.

* Understand and adhere to local safety standards for all site duties.

About the Guitar Center Company

The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world’s largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290+ stores across the United States.  2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.   E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician’s Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220+ stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

* Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience in the Commercial AV industry environment.

* Knowledge of basic signal flow for audio, video, and control.

* Experience with Control systems (Crestron, Biamp, Q-Sys, Extron) is highly desirable.

* Advanced computer skills with ability to navigate around PC and Mac and possess deeper understanding of Windows/Mac OS applications.

* Familiarity with Apple IOS products (Apple TV, iPad, Airport Express, iPhone, IOS10, etc.) as they relate to daily use for interfacing with and controlling integrated networks

* Solid understanding of the pre-wire, trim, and final phases of a project, including proper use of all associated tools and job site safety

Travel Requirements:

* Travel may be required dependent on business needs

Why Guitar Center Company? Here are just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

Pay Rate: $40.00-$45.00/hr depending on background and experience.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

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Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to recruiting@guitarcenter.com.

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