AV Technician - Fast Track

Job Summary

The Technician installs residential or commercial automation systems, including AV, home theater, climate control, lighting, motorized shades/blinds, network and voice AI. Junior Technicians, in conjunction with Senior Techs and Project Managers, ensure that products are correctly installed, and best practices are followed.

Essential Job Functions

• Work with colleagues, contractors and clients to ensure procedures are followed, correct materials are available, project timelines are adhered to, and clients are satisfied.
• Successfully execute AV install projects from rough-in phase through the finish phase including preparing the project space, running and terminating cabling, setting-up local area networks, and installing devices, hanging TVs, installing speakers, hanging shades, etc.
• Follow safety practices and procedures, including job site maintenance and cleanliness procedures.
• Accurately document work and report back to managers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret construction documentation
• Maintain a standard of appearance and behavior that reflects SAV’s high-level of professionalism

Education and Experience Required

• Audio video experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Clean driving record

Education and Experience Preferred

• Familiar with Crestron, Savant, Control4, and RTI
• Familiar with Lutron, and Vantage lighting systems
• Has a solid understanding of networks
• Training, education or hands-on experience in the construction, electrical or AV industries
• Experience interpreting blueprints, construction plan sets and architectural drawings preferred
• Knowledge of structural basics, including drilling studs, beams, etc., and basic installation techniques, including opening sizes and device/component placement
• Familiarity with basic wire dress, including final trim lengths, labeling, etc.
• Familiarity with outside service provider drops including Telco, DSS, ISP, etc.
• Understanding of low-voltage and signal-flow and wired and wireless networks

Complexity & Difficulty

• Close – frequent and detailed review of work
• Instruction, advice and assistance readily available
• Decision Making required
• Freedom to Act
• Follows identified/documented procedures

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing

Benefits Package

• Formal and specialized paid training to increase your technological knowledge base
• Employer paid health insurance and life insurance
• Dental, vision, and family health insurance available
• $75/quarter Wellness reimbursement
• $50/month cell phone stipend
• Paid time off
• Paid travel time to and from worksite locations
• 8 paid holidays and additional paid floating holiday after 1 year of service
• 401k with 3.5% employer match after 6 months
• Techician Milestone Program that provides career progression opportunities with advancement in skills and compensation
• Longevity Bonus and Employee Referral Bonus eligibility
• Culture that engages and recognizes employees for individual and team accomplishments
• Company provided vehicle from office to the worksite
• Company provided clothing with logo