AV Break Fix Engineer
- On-site
- New York, New York, United States
- $80,000 - $90,000 per year
- BAR - Barclays
Job description
Role: AV Break Fix Engineer - Onsite
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 (depending on experience), plus benefits including: health, life, vision/dental insurance; disability, vacation, sickness, 401K, commuter benefits & employee assistance program
Location: New York, US on client site
Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00 am – 6.30 pm
Interview Process: Initial Teams interview; 2nd stage on-site
Kinly is a leading integrator of audio-visual and unified communications solutions, and the largest in Europe, serving as a globally trusted technology advisor to leading organisations. For more than 25 years, we have been designing, developing, integrating and supporting complex audiovisual solutions and businesses rely on us to deliver consistently secure and flexible meeting experiences.
We have a portfolio of blue-chip clients and the current opportunity we have is working on one of our most prestigious customers, and being responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing audiovisual (AV) systems to ensure optimal functionality in all meeting rooms and event spaces.
This role involves responding to service tickets, conducting preventative maintenance and providing support to level 1 event technicians, clients and other onsite teams at multiple locations.
The Break-Fix Technician’s function is to provide AV and VC technical support across all meeting rooms and event spaces on the client’s site, and to identify and resolve technical faults across a wide array of videoconferencing and other audio visual equipment, including Cisco and Microsoft Teams rooms, whilst configuring devices, assisting in office relocations and providing remote support to users at other office locations
The position involves a high degree of exposure, working sometimes with executive management and managing directors to provide the services.
Key responsibilities:
Break- fix and troubleshooting
Diagnosing and resolving AV System failures; including video conferencing, projection, display and audio and control system issues
Conducting root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions for recurring AV issues
Performing on-site and remote troubleshooting to minimize operation disruptions
Maintaining documentation on Inventory, problem ticket resolutions, Conference Room Information, and QC and PM performance checks
Conducting routine maintenance, firmware updates and system health checks to ensure all AV equipment is functioning optimally.
Replacing faulty components, including cables, connectors, microphones, projectors and control panels
Providing technical support for onsite teams (e.g. AV Techs/Event Techs, CRES, Clients, etc.)
Collaborating with other departments (Networks, Cabling, etc.) to facilitate issue resolution
Assisting with installation and commission of AV systems, including displays, audio systems and control interfaces
Assisting and maintaining configuration of AV control systems (e.g. Crestron, Extron, Tri caster) and video conferencing platforms (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex)
Job requirements
Skills and experience:
Strong understanding of AV hardware, signal flow and control system wiring
Knowledge of Cisco videoconferencing systems
Knowledge of Microsoft Teams / Microsoft Teams Rooms and Surface Hub video conferencing systems
Operation and troubleshooting of AV control systems (e.g., Crestron, Q-sys)
Loading of compiled code in control processors and touch panels
Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with AV gear
Basic knowledge of networked AV solutions, IP-based control systems and cloud-based AV platforms
Ability to read as-built drawings and apply the understanding to diagnose reported problems
Good communication skills with vendors, co-workers, and managers
Knowledge preferred (not required) of VC codec, Audio DSP, and other configurations within system software
Some installation skills preferred but not required
If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling.
If you do require details of the vacancy or the application process in an alternative format, please either email jobs@kinly.com outlining your requirements; or you can view the vacancy via the Kinly page on Vercida which allows you to customise the content so that you can review in a way that works best for you.
About Kinly
Kinly is the globally trusted AV and UCC technology advisor to world-class organisations. Our solutions drive maximum collaboration, engagement and productivity to enable a world where people can work together, from everywhere. Our people are unified by a passion for helping teams achieve their workplace communication and collaboration goals, irrespective of complexity, location or project size. We design, engineer and support audio visual and collaboration technology solutions that add real business value and deliver exceptional user experiences, every time.
Why Kinly?
We are experienced: When you join our family you’ll be part of a multi-award-winning team made up of the industry’s most innovative professionals.
We are proven: The world’s leading global businesses rely on us to deliver secure and reliable meeting experiences. Come with us on our journey.
We are independent: We partner with the world’s best AV vendors to deliver our customers unrivalled access to cutting edge technology tailored to their exact needs.
We are global: You’ll be working with alongside the world’s leading brands and supporting them on high-profile, international projects.
Equal Opportunities:
At Kinly, we are unified by a commitment to providing a working environment that is as inclusive, responsible and welcoming as possible for all our teams and prospective employees. We provide equal employment where all applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of sex, age, gender identity, pregnancy, colour, race, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion or any other protected characteristics. We want you to bring your true self to work and provide you with a workplace where you can thrive. We welcome your application and look forward to seeing you at Kinly soon.

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