Audiovisual Equipment Installer / Repairer

Install, repair, or adjust audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic entertainment equipment in homes or other venues. May perform routine maintenance.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: A/V Installation Tech (Audio Visual Installation Technician); A/V Installer (Audio Visual Installer); Electronic Tech (Electronic Technician); Field Service Tech (Field Service Technician); Home Theater Installer; Installer; Satellite Installer; TV Analyzer (Television Analyzer); TV Repairman (Television Repairman)

Tasks

• Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
• Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.
• Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
• Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.
• Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
• Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.
• Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
• Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.
• Keep records of work orders and test and maintenance reports.
• Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.

Knowledge

• Computers and Electronics
• Customer and Personal Service
• Mechanical
• Telecommunications
• Engineering and Technology
• English Language
• Administration and Management
• Building and Construction

Skills

• Speaking
• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking

Abilities

• Finger Dexterity
• Near Vision
• Problem Sensitivity
• Visualization
• Oral Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Manual Dexterity
• Far Vision
• Visual Color Discrimination
• Oral Expression
• Inductive Reasoning
• Category Flexibility
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Hearing Sensitivity
• Speech Recognition
• Speech Clarity
• Written Comprehension
• Flexibility of Closure
• Selective Attention
• Control Precision