An Audio or Visual Technician operates sound and video equipment for concerts, sports events, news conferences or presentations at business meetings or conventions. Sets up wiring and cables as needed for an equipment system, which may include microphones, speakers, sound mixing and recording equipment and video equipment; may also work with specialized lighting equipment.
$60,000 - 80,000/year We are seeking an experienced Lead AV Field Technician to lead on-site commercial audio-visual installations across client facilities. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing field operations, directing junior technicians, and executing hands-on installations of complex control systems, video distribution, and unified communications (UC) platforms. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary technical point of contact on-site. Manage local team members and subcontractors to ensure installations stay on schedule and meet quality standards. Pull, terminate, test, and label structured low-voltage cabling (Cat6, fiber, coaxial, audio). Mount displays, video walls, projectors, motorized screens, microphones, and speakers. Build, wire, and dress equipment racks to industry standards (InfoComm/AVIXA) with precise cable management and power distribution. Load and test pre-written control system programs (Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS). Calibrate audio systems (DSPs) and video routing components; troubleshoot complex hardware/signal path issues. Conduct post-install system punch-lists, perform final sign-off testing with project managers, and provide end-user training to client representatives. Qualifications 3+ years of hands-on experience installing commercial AV systems, with at least 1-2 years in a lead or supervisory field role. Proficient with Crestron (NVX, DigitalMedia, Series 3/4 processors) and Extron (NAV, Global Configurator, IPCP processors). Hands-on experience loading code, updating firmware, and signal testing. Deep understanding of audio signal processing (Biamp Tesira, QSC Q-SYS, ClearOne). Knowledge of video distribution networks (AVoIP, HDBaseT, Dante/AES67). Ability to read and interpret floor plans, schematic drawings, and structural drawings.
