Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
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.
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Salary Information
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers: $50,620 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | General |
| Repair electronic equipment. | General |
| Install audio or communications equipment. | General |
| Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. | General |
| Calibrate equipment to specifications. | General |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | General |
| Train customers in the use of products. | General |
| Estimate costs for labor or materials. | General |
| Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs. | General |
| Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work. | General |
| Confer with customers or users to assess problems. | Analysis |
| Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities. | Development |
| Maintain repair or maintenance records. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Audio calibration software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Global positioning system GPS software | Mobile location based services software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Electronic Systems Technician | Electronic Systems Professional Alliance | Not Available |
| Certified Electronics Systems Associate | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians | Not Available |
| Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Consumer | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians | Not Available |
| Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Multimedia Systems Technician | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians | Not Available |
| Certified Satellite Installer | ETA International | Not Available |
| Wireless Systems Installer Engineer | National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. | Not Available |