Lead AV Installation Technician

Company Overview

We are partnering with a well-established commercial audiovisual systems integrator serving enterprise clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and across the United States. With decades of experience delivering innovative technology solutions, this organization has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, long-term customer relationships, and a team-first culture.

From conference rooms and collaboration spaces to large-scale enterprise installations, they deliver sophisticated AV systems that help organizations communicate more effectively. As their project pipeline continues to grow, they are looking to add another experienced technician who wants to build a long-term career with a company that genuinely invests in its people.

Why Join Us?

Build Your Career—Not Just Another Job

This is an opportunity for an experienced installer who wants to take the next step into leadership. You don't have to have previous Lead Technician experience—they're looking for someone with the right mindset, professionalism, and technical foundation to grow into leading projects and mentoring others.

A Team That Values Character

Technical skills matter, but culture matters just as much. This company hires people who show up on time, communicate professionally, support their teammates, and take pride in doing quality work. If you're proactive, dependable, and enjoy solving problems, you'll fit right in.

Diverse Projects

No two weeks look exactly the same. You'll work across a variety of commercial installations, supporting enterprise customers locally throughout the Seattle area while also traveling nationally for larger deployments.

Stability & Growth

Join a company with a strong backlog of work, excellent employee retention, and leadership that recognizes and rewards great technicians.

Job Overview

The AV Lead Installation Technician plays a critical role in delivering high-quality commercial audiovisual installations from start to finish.

This position is ideal for someone with strong field installation experience who enjoys taking ownership of projects, directing small crews on-site, and ensuring installations are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

You'll work closely with Project Managers, engineers, and clients while serving as the day-to-day leader in the field.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial AV installation projects on-site while directing technicians and subcontractors as needed.
• Install complete audiovisual systems including displays, projection systems, audio equipment, DSPs, control systems, racks, structured cabling, and related hardware.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, system schematics, and installation documentation.
• Perform cable installation, rack building, equipment mounting, terminations, and system hardware installation.
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers and engineering teams.
• Provide clear end-of-day updates and project progress reports.
• Troubleshoot installation issues independently while knowing when to escalate technical challenges.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, contractors, and internal teams throughout each project.
• Ensure projects meet company quality standards while maintaining safe job sites.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of commercial AV installation experience.
• Experience installing complete AV systems from rough-in through final hardware installation.
• Strong understanding of:
• Cable installation and termination
• Video walls
• Audio systems
• DSP hardware
• Commercial AV infrastructure
• Ability to read blueprints and installation documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance and customer-facing demeanor.
• Ability to work independently while also leading others on job sites.
• Willingness to travel nationally up to 25–50%.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Preferred

• Previous experience leading installation teams.
• Experience with Crestron, Extron, Biamp, Q-SYS, or similar commercial AV platforms.
• Washington EL06 or Oregon Limited Energy license (not required).
• Background in commercial integration or live event production with permanent installation experience.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

We're looking for someone who:

• Thinks through problems before asking for help.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Takes ownership of their work.
• Leads by example.
• Shows up with a positive attitude every day.
• Wants to grow into a leadership role.

Travel

• Approximately 25–50%travel.
• Local work throughout the Greater Seattle area.
• National travel for commercial installation projects.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Per Diem for Travel
• Travel Bonus
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Opportunities for advancement into leadership roles

Compensation

$30.00–$40.00 per hour