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SDI Boston

Installation Tech & Programmer (High-End Resi AV, Lighting, Shading, Control)

Pay: $88,440/yr

Posted: 06/22/2026

Location: Needham, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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What they do

A Lighting Technician sets up, maintains, and dismantles light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, attach color filters or other lighting accessories.

$58,731 / year median in Massachusetts

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Installation Tech & Programmer (High-End Resi AV, Lighting, Shading, Control) SDI Boston Needham, MA Job Details Full-time $35

$50 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Home automation systems AV system installation Low-voltage system cabling Network setup Crestron Computer networking Power tools Control system programming (AV systems) Hand tools Lighting system installation

Full Job Description Job Description:

Installation Tech & Programming You Are:

A trustworthy individual. Hungry to learn and grow. Hands-on and love being in the field as opposed to being behind a desk. Technically inclined and always curious how things work.

You Have:

Experience on construction sites. Ability to climb ladders, pull cabling, use power tools & hand tools. A steady work history (3yrs between hops), a pleasant disposition, Hiqh EQ.

Your Location:

Our Office:

33 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494 Projects are located in the surrounding area

Your Schedule:

Full Time (40hrs/Wk)

We do not short your hours!

Mon-Fri:

Mon-Fri from 8am to 5pm

Your Manager:

Angel, Owner Your Contribution to

SDI:

Pull/Terminate/Test Low-Voltage Cabling (Category, Fiber, Speaker, Lutron, Crestron) Mount devices at the ends of those wires Build and lace equipment racks Mid-Level to Advanced setup and configuration of devices Mid-Level to Advanced understanding of networks Mid-Level to Advanced troubleshooting of devices Programming (Crestron, Savant, Control4, Lutron Q-Sys) Lower Skills or No Programming = Lower Pay You May Come From... AV Installation (Resi & Commercial) SDI's Contribution to

You:

$35

50/hr
Yup! Retirement Plan w/ Match
You Bet!

Medical Allowance 1 week PTO (2 weeks after 2 years) About Systems Design & Integration Systems Design & Integration, Inc. provides unmatched service and expertise in the audio video and smart home services industry. We specialize in the sales, design & installation of home automation systems, multi-room audio-video systems, motorized window treatments, home networking, whole home audio, lighting control, outdoor audio, landscape lighting & automation for residential and commercial spaces. With long-standing relationships with clients, builders and interior designers, SDI is confirmed to have been providing successful services in designing and integrating smart systems for residential and commercial markets throughout New England and the Northeast including Boston, Wellesley, Chatham, and New York.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35.00

$50.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person