Company Description

AVCS Kenya is an audio visual integration consulting company delivering high-end residential and commercial AV solutions across East Africa and beyond. Recognized as a CEDIA EMEA 2025 winner, AVCS Kenya is certified across leading industry platforms and adheres to international standards in design and implementation. The team works closely with clients to plan, integrate, and support customized AV systems for diverse environments. Potential team members join a growing, innovation-driven company that values technical excellence, reliability, and client-focused service.

Role Description

The Audio Visual Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in Nairobi. Day-to-day responsibilities include installing, configuring, and testing audio visual equipment in residential and commercial sites, such as displays, projectors, speakers, control systems, and conferencing solutions. The technician will diagnose and resolve technical issues, perform routine maintenance, and ensure systems meet design specifications and quality standards. The role involves reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, working with networking and cabling infrastructure, and collaborating with project managers, engineers, and clients during site surveys, commissioning, and handover. The technician will also document work performed, maintain tool and equipment inventories, and support training for end users on system operation.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in AV installation, configuration, and troubleshooting for residential and commercial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts related to AV (IP addressing, switches, routers, cabling standards).
• Experience with audio calibration, video signal flow, and control systems is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools safely, with attention to neat cabling, mounting, and rack building.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with clients, project teams, and vendors.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage time and tasks on multiple projects.
• Relevant technical certification or diploma in electronics, IT, engineering, or related field; industry AV certifications are an advantage.
• Prior experience in audio visual integration or a closely related field is preferred.
• Willingness to work on-site, travel to client locations, and occasionally work flexible hours based on project needs.

• Install, configure, and test audio visual equipment in residential and commercial sites, such as displays, projectors, speakers, control systems, and conferencing solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Perform routine maintenance.
• Ensure systems meet design specifications and quality standards.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, and work with networking and cabling infrastructure.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients during site surveys, commissioning, and handover.
• Document work performed and maintain tool and equipment inventories.
• Support training for end users on system operation.

• AV installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, wiring schematics, and equipment manuals
• Networking concepts related to AV, including IP addressing, switches, routers, and cabling standards
• Audio calibration, video signal flow, and control systems
• Safe use of hand and power tools
• Neat cabling, mounting, and rack building
• Communication and collaboration
• Problem-solving and attention to detail
• Time and task management across multiple projects

• Relevant technical certification or diploma in electronics, IT, engineering, or a related field; industry AV certifications are an advantage.
• Prior experience in audio visual integration or a closely related field is preferred.
• Willingness to work on-site, travel to client locations, and occasionally work flexible hours based on project needs.