Lead Technician - Greater D.C. Area

Lead Technician Employment Type Full-time Location Greater D.C. Area Office: 3975 Fair Ridge Drive, Suite 320N, Fairfax, VA 22033 This is a field-based position supporting projects throughout the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including Northern Virginia, Maryland, and surrounding communities. Candidates should be based within reasonable commuting distance of the Greater D.C. region. Regular travel to customer job sites and Solutionz offices is required. Description The Lead AV Technician is responsible for driving assigned projects through final completion, including testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, equipment returns, and punch list resolution. This position maintains ownership of assigned projects through closeout, ensuring all remaining work is completed in accordance with the project scope and Solutionz quality standards. The Lead AV Technician works closely with Field Services, Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and field personnel to identify outstanding items, resolve technical issues, verify documentation, and ensure each project is fully completed before closeout. Responsibilities Ensure completion of the final phase of assigned projects, including all outstanding punch list items. Maintain ownership of assigned projects until all work is complete in accordance with the project scope. Communicate project status, outstanding items, and completion needs to the Director of Field Services, Director of Engineering, or Director of Operations, depending on office location. Coordinate with the Project Manager and Lead Field Engineer as projects approach the final phase. Test the basic functionality of all installed equipment before project technicians are released from the project. Work with the Lead Field Engineer to verify project drawings are current and all redlines have been completed. Troubleshoot system issues and perform final commissioning as required. Manage RMA requests and the return of defective, unused, or replacement equipment associated with assigned projects. Verify that all remaining project requirements have been completed before the project is considered closed. Communicate identified deficiencies, technical concerns, or additional work requirements to the appropriate project stakeholders. Universal Responsibilities Adopt Solutionz's Four Pillars. Understand that you are the front-line ambassador of the Solutionz brand. Work to impress our customers every day. Always represent Solutionz in a positive and professional manner. Productively interface with all team members and project stakeholders, both internal and external. Understand and follow Solutionz policies and procedures. Proactively identify and discuss ideas to improve policies and procedures. Demonstrate respect to co-workers, customers, and vendors. Take responsibility for your own actions and activities. Promptly reply to all email and voicemail communications, including outside of standard work hours when required. Complete timecards daily. Keep work areas clean and free of clutter, including office space, company vehicles, and job sites where applicable. Keep all scheduled activities current in your Solutionz Microsoft Outlook calendar. Be respectful in the care and handling of all company-owned and customer-owned resources. Qualifications 5+ years of experience installing, integrating, commissioning, and troubleshooting commercial audiovisual systems. Demonstrated experience leading installation teams and coordinating project completion activities. Strong knowledge of AV signal flow, control systems, DSP platforms, conferencing technologies, and network-based AV systems. Experience performing system commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance activities. Ability to read and interpret AV drawings, wiring diagrams, construction documents, and system schematics. Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage project priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience mentoring and training technicians and other field personnel. CTS certification preferred; CTS-I preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general PC-based applications. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Ability to travel as required to support project and customer needs. Occasional after-hours and weekend work may be required. Compensation & Benefits At Solutionz, Inc., we believe in supporting our employees' health and wellness. Each month, we contribute a portion toward sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Our flexible time off (FTO) policy encourages a healthy work-life balance, and our company-paid life insurance provides peace of mind for you and your family. These are a few of the benefits that make Solutionz a great place to work! Insurance Benefits Medical Dental Vision Voluntary and AD&D Life Insurance Supplemental Medical Plans Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability $50,000 Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Solutionz Wellness Program supports a healthy lifestyle and offers an opportunity to reduce your monthly medical premium Retirement Plans Solutionz matches 50% of your 401k contribution up to 4% of your gross income. Employees select from these retirement saving plans Pre-Tax 401(k) plan Roth 401(k) plan Paid Time-off Flexible Time Off (FTO) is offered to full-time employees who have completed 90 days of employment. Paid time off includes: Flexible Time Off Holidays Sick Leave Benefits are subject to change annually. At Solutionz, Inc., we deliver reliable, comprehensive, best-in-class audiovisual systems that transform how organizations communicate, collaborate, and operate. Our team of integrators, technologists, engineers, support technicians, and designers works together to deliver solutions our customers can rely on. #J-18808-Ljbffr Solutionz Inc