Technician with poor experience after just a short few weeks - Audio Video Tech II AVI-SPL Employee Review

2.0
Mar 12, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Technicians don't typically have to install screens or structure for projectors -I got as much OT as I wanted, and they seemed flexible to your wants/needs -Put me into training immediately at their own expense -They actually follow the law with paying you prevailing wages, travel, etc. -High mileage reimbursement rate at IRS recommended level

Cons

-Benefits suck -Pay is below what you're worth (Hardly competitive) -Every tech gets a company vehicle, even if they have zero need for one (Wasteful) -Put new hires into lots of training immediately (Wasteful; lack of risk management) -Management doesn't follow up with you after a complaint to see if there was more to the story than they were told, they'd rather just fire you over nothing (Irresponsible) -Technicians aren't really that experienced or don't care about working hard, just milking the clock, even when not necessary -Company laptop and phone are more of a hassle and certainly not a necessity (Wasteful; higher risk of owing them money if either sustains damage) -Very high turnover rate and consistently poor ratings on here -Many people have a bad attitude and think they're better than they are -Hardly any quality control, if any, drawings have no review process, more mistakes than should ever be acceptable from an industry "leader" -Engineers make too many mistakes that don't get caught until it's too late -Always running out of materials, stock room full of unnecessary crap and not what you need to do your job the right way -Employees are typically slow and lethargic and somehow hard work and excellence still go unnoticed -Too many people work from home and aren't available in the capacity or at the time that you need them ....I could go on

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5.0
Apr 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They have offices nationwide that all work together, and actively push for growth within the company

Cons

The pay seems to be a bit lower than average for some positions

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Regionally dominant, opportunity for growth is there. Steady work, and management seems to let onsite techs do their best without micromanaging. The service team is top-notch if you ever need to lean on them.

Cons

Benefits. they need to address benefits to help retain top-end talent. PTO and vesting schedule is a little weak. LOTS of middle management in some areas. Health prems and 401k match are also not so great

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