Audio Visual Installation Field Technician

Rock The House; Bedford Heights (OH); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Certifications opportunities

Clear growth path

Job summary

Rock The House is hiring an Installation Field Technician to install AV and lighting systems across various venues, including concert halls and commercial spaces.

This position involves hands-on installation, cabling, and system testing, providing a strong growth path to higher-level roles in the entertainment technology field.

Hourly pay ranges from $23 to $26, depending on experience, with paid training and overtime opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience with low-voltage cabling and basic construction environments.
• Familiarity with audio, video, lighting, and projection systems.
• Interest in creative lighting design and entertainment technology.

Responsibilities

• Install low-voltage AV and lighting systems.
• Pull, dress, label, and terminate low-voltage cabling.
• Support system testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

Skills

Experience with low-voltage cabling

Familiarity with AV systems

Comfortable with ladders and basic power tools

Ability to read basic drawings

Education

Q-SYS Level 1 preferred

Job description

Rock The House delivers audiovisual and lighting systems for concert venues, hospitality spaces, and entertainment environments. Our roots are in live events and production, and we bring that performance mindset into every permanent installation we build.

The Installation Field Technician is a hands-on role responsible for installing AV and lighting systems in commercial, hospitality, and entertainment spaces. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, understands job sites, and has a passion for concerts, lighting, and live production, or wants to grow in that direction.

This role works closely with the Senior Project Manager, Installations, and the broader Rock The House production team to ensure systems are installed cleanly, safely, and with show‑ready quality.

What You’ll Do:

• Install low‑voltage AV and lighting systems in concert venues, clubs, hospitality spaces, and commercial environments
• Pull, dress, label, and terminate low‑voltage cabling
• Mount speakers, lighting fixtures, projectors, displays, racks, and infrastructure
• Assist with rack builds, equipment installs, and final system cleanup
• Support basic system testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning
• Maintain clean, organized, professional job sites
• Follow safety procedures and construction site protocols

Technical Skills & Interests:

• Experience with low‑voltage cabling and basic construction environments
• Familiarity with AV systems including audio, video, lighting, and projection
• Interest in or exposure to creative lighting design and entertainment technology
• Comfortable with ladders, lifts, hand tools, and basic power tools
• Ability to read basic drawings and follow install plans
• Q‑SYS Level 1 preferred (or willingness to learn and obtain certification)

Who This Role Is For:

• Someone who likes concert venues, clubs, theaters, and live events
• A hands‑on installer who wants to grow into higher‑level AV, lighting, or control systems
• A reliable, detail‑oriented team player who takes pride in clean installs
• Someone eager to learn, improve, and build a long‑term career in entertainment technology

Compensation & Growth:

• Hourly rate: $23–$26/hour (based on experience)
• Overtime as required by project schedules
• Paid training, certifications, and opportunities to learn lighting, control, and systems integration
• Clear growth path to Lead Installer, Commissioning Tech, or Project Management support

Why Rock The House?

You’ll work on projects that blur the line between installation and live production—bringing the same energy and attention to detail found on concert stages into permanent systems.