Installation Technician - Luxury Smart Home Technology

Installation Technician – Luxury Smart Home Technology

Location: Bellevue, WA (field-based across Washington State)

Pay: $30–$32/hour for apprentices; $50–$60/hour for journeyman-level technicians, depending on experience

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Approximately one week every two months

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about smart home technology and enjoy hands-on installation work? We’re looking for Installation Technicians at apprentice, journeyman, and lead levels to join a growing residential technology integration team serving the luxury custom home market.

In this role, you’ll help bring advanced home technology systems to life, installing integrated audio/video, lighting control, automation, security, and access control solutions. You’ll work alongside experienced technicians and specialists on projects where craftsmanship, reliability, and attention to detail are essential.

What You’ll Do

• Install and wire residential automation, audio/video, lighting control, security, and access control systems.
• Work hands-on with Crestron, Control4, and Lutron platforms.
• Install alarm and access control systems, including ELK and ICT.
• Fabricate cables, terminate connections, and install equipment in the field.
• Troubleshoot wiring, connections, and basic equipment or network issues.
• Use laptops and software such as D-Tools and Project 360 for job documentation and system setup.
• Coordinate with project managers, programmers, and other technicians to complete installations.
• Work in pairs or small crews on luxury residential projects, ranging from shorter installations to larger projects lasting several months.
• Travel for occasional out-of-state assignments, typically lasting about one week.

What We’re Looking For

• A Journeyman Electrician card for journeyman-level candidates.
• At least 3 years of control and integration, smart home automation, or related low-voltage installation experience for journeyman-level candidates.
• Hands-on experience with Crestron, Control4, and Lutron.
• Familiarity with alarm and access control systems.
• Basic troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve installation issues.
• Comfort using laptops, Microsoft Office, and business software.
• Willingness to travel for occasional week-long assignments.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Additional experience that stands out: Luxury custom homes, ELK, ICT, D-Tools, networking, manufacturer certifications, or installation crew leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience, with journeyman rates reaching $60/hour.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to eligibility and enrollment timing.
• Company HSA contribution of $45 per month.
• 401(k) with a 4% Safe Harbor company match after one year.
• Additional discretionary cash bonuses.
• Seven paid holidays after 90 days.
• Annual tool and boot allowances of $100 each.
• Company-issued iPhone and laptop.
• Mileage reimbursement for non-lead technicians.
• Take-home company van for qualifying journeyman lead technicians.
• Company-paid lodging and per diem during business travel.

Why Join This Team

Build your career installing advanced technology in high-end custom homes, working with leading smart home platforms and a team of experienced specialists. You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your technical skills, contribute to quality installations, and grow into greater responsibility as your experience develops.

This is a hands-on role where your work directly shapes how clients experience their homes. If you take pride in craftsmanship, value working with a close-knit crew, and want to grow in residential technology integration, this opportunity offers a strong path forward.

Looking forward to your application!