Lead AV Technician
Amplify People · Edgewater, MD · 5 mo ago
On-siteEducation$33–$45/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Execute high-end residential AV system installations: pre-wire, rack assembly, device placement, and final system tuning
- Install and configure networks, including access points, managed switches, and routers (primarily Access Networks and Ubiquiti)
- Troubleshoot complex system issues with minimal guidance
- Handle on-site documentation, daily communication, and client interactions professionally and independently
- Contribute to SOP development and suggest process improvements
- Serve as a technical mentor to junior techs as the team grows
- Collaborate closely with leadership and future project managers to deliver excellence on every job
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in residential AV integration
- Deep working knowledge of Control4 (must), Savant (nice to have), and general control system architectures
- Strong understanding of system design, audio/video signal flow, and rack layout best practices
- Comfortable with network setup and configuration; Ruckus/Araknis/Ubiquiti experience is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret AV design schematics and blueprints
- Exceptional troubleshooting skills—able to think critically and solve problems independently
- Strong organizational habits and attention to detail
- Must be self-motivated, reliable, and able to perform under pressure
- Comfortable working in large custom homes and luxury residential environments
- Ideal Candidate Will Be Confident without ego—able to own their lane while collaborating well
- Obsessed with doing things the right way and not cutting corners
- Passionate about the craft—someone who’s still learning, still dorking out on AV gear after hours
- Able to work independently and doesn’t need hand-holding
- Hungry to help shape a company culture and bring new ideas to the table