Lead Residential Smart Home Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

• We are seeking an experienced Lead Residential AV / Smart Home Technician to help lead installations on high-end residential projects.

• This is a hands-on position for an experienced technician who can work independently, guide other technicians in the field, troubleshoot technical issues, and help ensure projects are completed to high standards.

• The ideal candidate is technically skilled, organized, dependable, and comfortable communicating with customers, team members, contractors, and other trades.

What You'll Do

• Install audio/video, automation, networking, surveillance, security, lighting control, and other low-voltage systems.

• Help lead residential installations from pre-wire through final system completion.

• Provide direction and technical support to other technicians on the job site.

• Read and follow project documentation, wiring diagrams, floor plans, and system designs.

• Run, terminate, test, and label low-voltage cabling.

• Install TVs, speakers, equipment racks, network equipment, cameras, keypads, and other smart home devices.

• Build clean, organized, and properly labeled AV racks.

• Install and configure routers, switches, and wireless access points.

• Perform system setup, programming, testing, and troubleshooting.

• Identify installation or technical issues and communicate them to the Project Manager.

• Maintain high standards for workmanship, organization, cleanliness, and job-site safety.

• Communicate professionally with homeowners, builders, contractors, and other trades.

• Help train and support less-experienced technicians.

Qualifications Required

• 3+ years of professional experience in residential AV, smart home automation, low-voltage, networking, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of AV systems, signal flow, structured cabling, and proper termination practices.

• Experience with residential networking and troubleshooting.

• Ability to read wiring diagrams, floor plans, and project documentation.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and provide direction to other technicians.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• High attention to detail and pride in workmanship.

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

• Ability to lift equipment, work on ladders, and perform physical installation work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Control4, Savant, Josh.ai, Lutron, or similar platforms.

• Experience with Sonos and distributed audio/video systems.

• Experience with surveillance and security systems.

• Experience building professional AV racks.

• Experience with D-Tools.

• CEDIA, Control4, Lutron, networking, or similar industry certifications.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover options.

• Medical and dental insurance.

• Gym membership reimbursement.

• Employee purchase program.

• Team-building events.

• Company-paid training and industry certifications.

• Opportunities for advancement.

Why Join Us?

• You'll work with premium technology on a variety of custom residential projects while continuing to develop your technical and leadership skills.

• If you're an experienced technician who takes pride in your work, enjoys solving problems, and is ready to take the next step in your career, we'd like to hear from you.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time

• Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

• Work Location: In person

Benefits

• Dental insurance

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

Application Questions

• How many years of professional experience do you have installing residential AV, smart home automation, networking, or low-voltage systems?

• Which systems or technologies do you have hands-on experience installing or troubleshooting?

• Briefly describe a residential AV or smart home project where you had significant responsibility. What systems did you work with, and what were you responsible for?

\nCompany Description

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Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.