A/V Technician Apprentice

Crutchfield-2; Charlottesville (VA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

401K retirement plan

Discounts on products

Pet insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employer-paid life insurance

Voluntary life insurance (spouse/child

FSA options

HSA options

Résumé du poste

Crutchfield in Charlottesville is seeking an A/V Technician Apprentice to install and configure audiovisual equipment in homes and commercial settings. The role includes hands-on training and a clear path from Installer Level 1 to Level 3 with advancement opportunities into Residential System Technician.

You’ll join a company recognized as a Best Place to Work and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, paid apprenticeship, and a starting wage of $17.50 per hour plus an incentive program that

Qualifications

• Interest or experience installing home A/V products.
• Willingness to develop new skills through hands-on training.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.

Responsabilités

• Assist with installation and configuration of audiovisual equipment.
• Assist with cable management for clean installations.
• Learn to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with A/V systems.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their installation needs and provide personalized solutions.
• Train clients on proper use and maintenance of their systems.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies.

Connaissances

A/V installation

Hand tools

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Description du poste

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Regular Full-Time Manual Labor Charlottesville Retail, Charlottesville, VA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1633

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 new 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
• dental insurance plan options
• 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 options
• HSA options

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]