CAREER

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$41,460

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

-2.8% (decline)

Career

What Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers Do

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.

Other Job Titles Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers May Have

Electronic Technician, Field Service Representative, Field Service Technician, Home Theater Installer, Installer, Low Voltage Electrician, Satellite Installer, Service Technician, Television Analyzer, Television Repairman

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
  • 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.
  • Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.

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