A/V Technician Apprentice

Socket.dev; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

FSA/HSA options

Job summary

Crutchfield in Charlottesville, VA is seeking an A/V Technician Apprentice to install and configure audiovisual equipment in homes and commercial settings, delivering immersive experiences for clients.

This paid apprenticeship includes hands-on training with experienced A/V technicians, typically lasting 6–12 months, with opportunities to advance to Installer Levels and into Residential System Technician roles after completion.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in installing home A/V products
• Willingness to develop technical knowledge
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work well in a team
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with A/V systems

Responsibilities

• Assist with installs and configuration of audiovisual equipment (TVs, projectors, sound systems, smart home devices)
• Assist with cable management for a clean appearance
• Learn to troubleshoot and resolve A/V system issues
• Collaborate with clients to understand installation needs and provide solutions
• Train clients on use and maintenance of systems
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies

Skills

A/V installation

Customer service

Tool use

Teamwork

Valid driver’s license

Hand tools

Lift up to 75lbs

Clear Instructions

Job description

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 A/V Technician Apprentice 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 Apprentice, 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.

Training:

Don’t worry if you don’t have A/V installation experience, we offer paid apprenticeships with hands‑on training alongside experienced A/V technicians. Most apprentices complete the program in 6-12 months and transition into full technician roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with installs and configuration of audiovisual equipment, including but not limited to, televisions, projectors, sound systems, and smart home automation systems.
• Assist with cable management, routing, and concealment for a clean and professional appearance.
• Learn to 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:

• Interest or 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 but not required.

Schedule:

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

Salary and Advancement:

Apprenticeships start at $17.50/hour. In addition to hourly wages, apprentice 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.

After completing the apprenticeship, installers gain valuable experience, demonstrate proficiency, and have opportunities for continued advancement and increased earnings. We offer a structured career path with opportunities to advance from Installer Level 1 through Installer Level 3, with the opportunity to progress further into the Residential System Technician role.

Benefits:

• two health insurance plans to choose from along with dental and vision insurance plan options
• competitive wellness program
• tuition reimbursement
• 401K retirement plan
• discounts on the fun stuff we sell
• pet insurance for your pup

• short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance options
• employer-paid life insurance
• voluntary life insurance options including those for spouse and children
• FSA and HSA options are also available

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.