The AV Lead Technician is responsible for leading field installations, overseeing technical execution, and ensuring successful project delivery from rough-in through final commissioning.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity paying $30–$35 per hour. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with proven experience installing, troubleshooting, and commissioning AV systems while managing small to mid-size crews in commercial environments.

You will serve as the on-site technical authority, coordinating workflow, supporting project management, and ensuring installations meet scope, timeline, and performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead AV system installations from start to finish, including rack builds, device installation, cable pulls, terminations, and system commissioning

• Supervise and direct field technicians and subcontractors to maintain production and quality standards

• Read and interpret AV drawings, signal flow diagrams, rack elevations, and construction documentation

• Install and oversee installation of displays, projectors, speakers, microphones, control systems, and network-based AV components

• Troubleshoot system issues efficiently and implement corrective solutions in real time

• Coordinate with project managers and other trades to maintain schedule alignment

• Ensure proper labeling, cable management, and rack organization standards

• Provide hands-on training and technical guidance to junior technicians

• Maintain accurate site documentation and daily progress reporting

• Promote a safe, professional, and organized job site environment

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading commercial AV integration projects

• Strong knowledge of AV systems, signal flow, rack builds, displays, projection systems, and control platforms

• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting integrated AV systems

• Ability to read and execute from construction drawings and system schematics

• Experience managing field crews on active commercial job sites

• Working knowledge of IP-based AV systems and basic networking concepts

• OSHA certification preferred

• Industry certifications such as CTS, Crestron, Extron, Biamp, or similar are a plus

• Strong communication skills and leadership presence

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work on ladders or lifts

Benefits and Compensation

• $30–$35 per hour based on experience

• Competitive benefits available upon permanent hire

• Professional growth within a strong technical team

Why Work With Us

This role offers the opportunity to lead from the front — not from a desk. You will work alongside experienced technicians on meaningful commercial projects where craftsmanship and technical precision matter.

If you take pride in clean installs, efficient execution, and mentoring others while delivering systems that work the first time, this is the kind of environment where you will thrive.