AV Installation Technician

Ser-; Town/Village of Harrison (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 16 days + holidays

Healthcare

Dental (optional)

Vision (optional)

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Certification training

Tools provided

Company vehicle

Job summary

Ser- is seeking an AV Installation Technician to install, wire, commission and troubleshoot luxury residential AV and home automation systems across the tri-state area. The role includes mounting displays, configuring networks, and coordinating with engineers and designers on site.

Ideal candidates have hands-on residential AV experience, familiarity with AV-over-IP, and strong attention to detail. A valid US driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on residential AV installation experience.
• Familiarity with AV-over-IP and networking fundamentals.
• Driver's license and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Pride in clean, precise installations.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission high-end audio visual and home automation systems.
• Rough-in wiring, rack fabrication and equipment installation.
• Mount TVs, speakers, projectors, cameras and motorized shades.
• Configure IP devices, VLANs, DHCP, PoE.
• Read plans and schematics; document as-built notes.
• Collaborate with programmers, engineers and project managers on site.

Skills

AV installation

Networking basics

Tool handling

Client communication

Project coordination

Education

Electrical/low-voltage training

Tools

Crestron

Savant

Lutron HomeWorks

Ketra

Ruckus

Netgear

SonicWall

Job description

AV Installation Technician

Harrison, NY
$75,000 – $125,000 DOE

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the installation, wiring, commissioning and troubleshooting of high-end residential AV, home automation, networking and security systems across luxury residential projects throughout the tri-state area.

Duties

• Installing and commissioning high-end residential audio visual and home automation systems.
• Carrying out rough-in wiring, rack fabrication and equipment installation.
• Mounting TVs, speakers, projectors, keypads, cameras and motorized shades.
• Pulling, labelling and dressing cables, including terminating and testing structured cabling.
• Installing and configuring audio, video, distributed AV/AV-over-IP, networking and Wi-Fi systems.
• Installing lighting control, motorized shades, surveillance, access control, intercom and HVAC integrations.
• Configuring and troubleshooting IP-connected devices including managed switches, VLANs, DHCP, static IPs and PoE.
• Configuring home control and automation systems during installation and commissioning.
• Building, cabling and testing equipment racks prior to deployment.
• Testing, commissioning and troubleshooting completed systems.
• Reading architectural plans, wiring diagrams, rack elevations and system schematics.
• Attending service calls and diagnosing faults on existing systems.
• Working closely with programmers, engineers, Project Managers and other trades on site.
• Maintaining accurate as-built notes, cable labelling and project documentation.
• Managing tools, vehicle stock and project materials.

Requirements

• Previous hands-on experience within residential AV, home automation or entertainment system installation, or transferable experience within electrical, low-voltage, construction, carpentry/fabrication, automotive, theatre/stage or IT hardware.
• Familiarity with systems such as Crestron, Savant, Lutron HomeWorks, Ketra, Ruckus, Netgear or SonicWall beneficial.
• Experience with AV-over-IP, motorized shades, surveillance or access control beneficial.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals or a strong aptitude to learn.
• Strong interest in AV, integration technology and new systems.
• Programming or system configuration experience beneficial but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in clean, precise installations.
• Confident using hand and power tools and working from ladders and lifts.
• Professional and comfortable working within high-end clients' homes.
• Strong communication skills with clients, contractors, architects, designers and internal teams.
• Crestron, Lutron or Savant certifications beneficial but not essential.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Package

• Salary: $75,000 – $125,000
• 16 days PTO plus 10 paid holidays
• Healthcare
• Optional dental and vision
• Life insurance and employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Company-sponsored certification training and professional development
• Tools provided
• Company vehicle, laptop and cellphone
• Employee discount