AV Installation Technician – Commercial Audio Visual Systems

The Contractor Consultants; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid training and certifications

Job summary

The Contractor Consultants is seeking an AV Installation Technician based in Milwaukee, WI, to support high-end commercial audio visual projects. This role involves hands-on installation of AV systems, requiring a strong interest in audio technology and mechanical skills.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on job sites and able to travel up to 40% for projects. Compensation ranges from $25 to $33 per hour, and benefits include PTO and employer-sponsored 401(k).

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial AV installations preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Comfortable working on active job sites.

Responsibilities

• Install commercial audio visual systems across high-end environments.
• Pull, route, and terminate AV cabling.
• Document site details including serial numbers and equipment locations.
• Collaborate with lead technicians and field teams.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical installation

Problem-solving skills

Interest in audio/AV technology

Ability to lift 75 lbs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Windows skills

Soldering skills

Job description

AV Installation Technician – Build Iconic Commercial Audio Visual Environments

Company: Professional Audio Designs, Inc.

Location: Wauwatosa, WI

Travel: Up to 40% overnight travel

Pay: $25–$33 per hour, based on experience

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Generally 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with variation based on project needs

About The Role

Professional Audio Designs, Inc. is hiring AV Installation Technicians to support high‑end commercial audio visual projects across the country. Our work includes performing arts centers, houses of worship, athletic facilities, and corporate environments.

This role is a strong fit for someone with hands‑on construction, carpentry, mechanical, low‑voltage, rigging, or technical installation experience who also has a real interest in audio, music, sound systems, or AV technology.

You do not need to be a licensed electrician, and commercial AV experience is preferred but not required. The right person will be mechanically inclined, comfortable working on active job sites, able to read plans or learn to read them, and willing to travel for project work.

What You’ll Do

• Install commercial audio visual systems in high‑end project environments.
• Pull, route, terminate, and label AV cabling.
• Mount and install equipment such as speakers, displays, projectors, racks, and control panels.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and project plans.
• Identify field conditions that may conflict with drawings and help solve installation challenges.
• Fabricate and organize equipment racks.
• Troubleshoot wiring, equipment, and installation issues in the field.
• Document site details such as serial numbers, IP addresses, equipment locations, and completed work.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site.
• Work closely with lead technicians, project managers, and field teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands‑on mechanical, construction, carpentry, automotive, low‑voltage, or technical installation experience.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to think ahead on a job site.
• Interest in audio, music, sound systems, or AV technology.
• Ability to measure, drill, level, mount, assemble, and troubleshoot.
• Willingness to travel overnight up to 40% of the time.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliable, safety‑minded, and comfortable working as part of a field crew.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial AV installation experience.
• Low‑voltage wiring or structured cabling experience.
• Basic rigging experience.
• Experience reading blueprints, schematics, or construction drawings.
• Familiarity with AV cables, switchers, routers, racks, speakers, displays, or control systems.
• Soldering or cable termination experience.
• Basic Windows and Microsoft Office skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• $25–$33 per hour, based on experience.
• Overtime potential.
• Annual bonus opportunities.
• Four weeks of PTO beginning on day one.
• Eleven paid holidays and five personal days annually.
• Immediate 3% employer 401(k) contribution with no personal match required.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Company‑paid long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid training, safety certifications, manufacturer training, and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Travel expenses covered with per diem.
• Company uniforms, safety equipment, and technology package provided.

About Professional Audio Designs, Inc.

Professional Audio Designs, Inc. is a commercial audio visual design and installation firm based in Wauwatosa, WI. For more than 35 years, PAD has supported complex, high‑quality AV projects for performing arts venues, houses of worship, athletic facilities, and corporate clients.

Our team specializes in custom systems where every project requires technical skill, field judgment, and strong problem‑solving. PAD is also actively working toward becoming a 100% employee‑owned company by 2031.

Learn more at www.proaudiodesigns.com.

Professional Audio Designs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.