A/V Technician

Crutchfield-2; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

401K retirement plan

Employee discounts

Pet insurance option

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Voluntary life insurance (including to

FSA

HSA

Job summary

Crutchfield in Charlottesville is seeking an experienced AV Technician to install and configure audiovisual equipment in homes and commercial settings. You will help clients achieve a seamless, immersive experience with TVs, projectors, sound systems, and smart home devices.

This full‑time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional overtime. Starting pay ranges from $18.00 to $23.75 per hour plus monthly incentives, and a clear path for advancement along with a

Qualifications

• Experience installing home A/V products
• Eagerness to build technical knowledge and develop new skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team
• Ability to identify problems and resolve challenges
• Ability to use computer and necessary software
• Ability to use hand tools
• Valid Driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• CEDIA, AVIXA, Control 4 and Crestron certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Install and configure audiovisual equipment in homes and commercial settings
• Perform cable management and routing for a clean appearance
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with A/V systems
• Collaborate with clients to understand installation needs and provide solutions
• Train clients on proper use and maintenance of their systems
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Hand tools

Lift up to 75 lbs

Drive a vehicle

Willingness to learn

Tools

CEDIA Certification

AVIXA Certification

Crestron Certification

Control4 Certification

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Technical Charlottesville Retail, Charlottesville, VA, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1634

We are now offering a $500 HIRING BONUS!

Join our family

At Crutchfield, our innovative company culture is centered around helping our employees succeed while delivering best‑in‑class service to our customers. We’re looking for an experienced A/V Technician to join our Charlottesville Retail Store. If you haven’t heard of us, we’re a unique blend of things: an acclaimed, national online retailer, a family‑owned business that’s Virginia‑based, and a community‑oriented group of consumer electronics enthusiasts. In short, we sell fun stuff and love doing it! For the 4th year in a row, we’ve been recently named as one of the Best Places to Work by Virginia Business Magazine and Best Companies Group.

Read on if you’re a natural at helping people and value a healthy, supportive work environment…

Who you are:

Friendly. Curious. Passionate about electronics. Great with tools. Ready to go the extra mile. As an A/V Technician, you will be responsible for installing and configuring audio visual equipment in homes and commercial settings. Your technical expertise will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our clients enjoy a seamless and immersive audiovisual experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install and configure audiovisual equipment, including but not limited to, televisions, projectors, sound systems, and smart home automation systems.
• Perform cable management, routing, and concealment for a clean and professional appearance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with A/V systems.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their specific installation needs and provide personalized solutions.
• Train clients on the proper use and maintenance of their audiovisual systems.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Qualifications:

• Professional experience installing home A/V products
• Eagerness to build technical knowledge and a willingness to put in the effort to develop news skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to follow instructions clearly and work well as part of a team
• Ability to identify problems and find ways to resolve challenges
• Ability to use computer and necessary software
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs
• Valid Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• CEDIA, AVIXA, Control 4 and Crestron certifications are a plus.

Schedule:

Hours are generally Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM. Occasional overtime and weekend work is required.

Salary and Advancement:

We offer a structured career path with opportunities to progress from Installer Level 1 through Installer Level 3, with additional advancement opportunities to a Residential System Technician role. As installers gain experience, strengthen their skills, and demonstrate their capabilities, they have opportunities to advance through each level of the career path. Starting level and pay are based on prior installation experience, skills, and qualifications, with compensation ranging from $18.00 to $23.75 per hour plus monthly incentives.

In addition to hourly wages, installers participate in a monthly incentive program and earn a portion of the labor dollars generated from the installs they perform. This performance‑based compensation rewards productivity and quality workmanship. Experienced installers typically earn $39,000 to $50,000 per year, with uncapped incentives that allow top performers to exceed $50,000 annually.

This full‑time position comes with a comprehensive benefit package including two health insurance plans to choose from along with dental and vision insurance plan options. We also offer a competitive wellness program, tuition reimbursement, 401K retirement plan, and discounts on the fun stuff we sell. Want pet insurance for your pup? We offer that as an option.

All full‑time employees are also offered: short‑term disability insurance and long‑term disability insurance options, employer‑paid life insurance, and voluntary life insurance options including those for spouse and children. FSA and HSA options are also available. Ask us about these benefits in your interview - we’re glad to provide details!

Crutchfield is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnic origin, religion/belief, disability, veteran status or age.

For any questions or inquiries about this position, please contact our recruiting team at [phone]