Lead Residential/Commercial AV Technician

About the role

IQ Automation is a custom integration company specializing in premium audio/video, smart home automation, lighting control, networking, security, and connected home technologies throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. We are looking for an experienced technician who takes pride in quality work, enjoys solving problems, and is ready to take on greater responsibility in the field.

IQ Automation is seeking a 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 IQ Automation's quality standards. The ideal candidate is technically skilled, organized, dependable, and comfortable communicating with customers, team members, and other trades.

Work location: In person.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of