Audio Visual Technician

ESP Enterprises Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Enterprises Inc. in Houston is seeking an experienced A/V Installation Technician to handle field installation of commercial audio/visual systems, including cable pulling, mounting displays, and rack elevations on large projects across campuses, airports, hospitals, and corporate facilities.

No programming experience required; strong installation background essential. You will collaborate with A/V Designers and Programmers to translate design into现场 installations, and candidates must be

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial A/V installation experience.
• Hands-on field installation experience: cable pulling, device install, rack elevations.
• Ability to read and work from A/V/construction drawings and rack elevation diagrams.
• Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and active construction environments.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work at jobsites throughout the Greater Houston area.

Responsibilities

• Pull, route, terminate, and dress low-voltage and A/V cabling per project drawings and standards.
• Install and mount displays, monitors, projectors, speakers, microphones, and related devices.
• Build and elevate equipment racks, including wiring and cable management.
• Install commercial A/V hardware such as Crestron and QSC devices, PA systems, sound-masking systems.
• Coordinate with A/V Designers and Programmers to ensure installations meet design specs.
• Read and interpret A/V system drawings, schematics, and elevation diagrams.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized job site.

Skills

A/V installation

Field installation

Drawings & elevations

Construction environments

Houston area work

Tools

Crestron

QSC

Biamp/Cambridge

Job description

We're partnering with a well-established commercial electrical contracting and technology services firm to fill an experienced A/V Installation Technician role in the Houston area. Our client delivers low-voltage and audio/visual installation services on large-scale commercial projects across environments such as higher-education campuses, airports, hospitals, and corporate facilities. This is a stable, growth-oriented opportunity with a respected company and a strong project pipeline.

Position Summary

We're seeking an experienced, hands-on A/V Installation Technician for a field installation role focused on the physical installation of commercial audio/visual systems - cable pulling, device and display mounting, speaker installation, and rack elevations. You'll work closely with A/V Designers and Programmers to bring large-scale commercial systems to life across environments such as college classrooms, conference rooms, and airports. No programming experience is required, but a strong installation background is essential. This is a growth-oriented role with clear opportunity to advance.

Key Responsibilities

• Pull, route, terminate, and dress low-voltage and A/V cabling per project drawings and industry standards
• Install and mount displays, monitors, projectors, speakers, microphones, and related A/V devices
• Build and elevate equipment racks, including component mounting, wiring, and cable management
• Install commercial A/V hardware such as Crestron and QSC devices, PA systems, and sound-masking systems (Biamp/Cambridge)
• Coordinate closely with A/V Designers and Programmers to ensure installations meet design specifications
• Read and interpret A/V system drawings, schematics, and elevation diagrams
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized job site

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial-specific A/V installation experience (large-scale commercial environments)
• Demonstrated hands-on field installation experience - cable pulling, device install, and rack elevations (not event setup or operation-only roles)
• Ability to read and work from A/V/construction drawings and rack elevation diagrams
• Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and in active construction environments
• Reliable transportation and ability to work at job sites throughout the Greater Houston area

Preferred (Pluses, Not Required)

• Experience with Crestron or QSC systems
• Sound-masking experience (Biamp / Cambridge)
• Industry certifications (e.g., AVIXA/CTS, Crestron, QSC) - a plus but not required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and position equipment and materials weighing up to 50 lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching throughout the shift
• Comfortable working at heights - climbing and working from ladders, scaffolding, scissor lifts, and boom lifts
• Manual dexterity to handle small components, hand tools, and power tools, and to terminate cabling
• Ability to work in varied environments, including active construction sites with dust, noise, and temperature fluctuations
• Sufficient vision and hearing (with correction as needed) to read drawings, distinguish wire colors, and verify audio/visual system function
• Ability to work overhead and in confined or awkward spaces as installation requires