AV Lead Technician

TradeSTAR, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TradeSTAR, Inc. is seeking an AV Lead Technician in Texas to lead installation crews across commercial AV environments, coordinating activities with project managers and ensuring safety and adherence to specifications.

You will read AV drawings, install displays and control systems, diagnose issues, and perform testing and commissioning with customer acceptance. Previous lead technician experience and familiarity with Crestron/Biamp/Extron platforms are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership of AV installation crews.
• Extensive experience installing and integrating commercial AV systems.
• Familiar with Crestron, Biamp, Extron or similar platforms.
• CTS/CTS-I preferred; OSHA 10 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead AV installation crews and coordinate daily activities.
• Read and interpret AV drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment schedules.
• Oversee installation of displays, projectors, speakers, and control systems.
• Perform system testing, commissioning, and verify customer acceptance.
• Provide on-site technical guidance and customer demonstrations.

Skills

Team leadership

AV installation

System testing

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Customer training

Fiber/Cabling knowledge

Tools

Crestron

Biamp

Extron

Job description

Our client is an established Texas-based technology integration company with over 35 years of experience delivering commercial audio-visual, structured cabling, and security solutions. Serving customers throughout Texas, this organization supports technology installations and service projects in commercial offices, industrial facilities, healthcare environments, educational institutions, and government buildings. With a diverse portfolio of commercial technology projects, this opportunity offers experienced technicians the chance to apply their technical knowledge across a variety of professional AV environments.

Your Role as an AV Lead Technician

As an AV Lead Technician, you will take a hands-on leadership role in the installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of commercial audio-visual systems. You will coordinate daily installation activities, provide technical guidance to other technicians, and work closely with project managers to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to specifications. Lead and coordinate AV installation crews, delegate daily tasks, and provide hands-on technical guidance to technicians. Ability to read and interpret AV drawings, wiring diagrams, equipment schedules, and installation specifications. Oversee the installation of displays, projectors, speakers, microphones, control systems, and other commercial audio-visual equipment. Install and integrate audio, video, and control equipment according to project drawings and system specifications. Diagnose and resolve AV system issues involving audio signals, video distribution, connectivity, and equipment functionality. Perform system testing, verify equipment functionality, and assist with final commissioning and customer acceptance. Oversee the pulling, routing, termination, identification, and labeling of AV cabling and associated infrastructure. Communicate with project managers, coordinate installation activities, and provide updates on project progress and material needs. Review completed installations, maintain accurate project documentation, and ensure work meets established quality standards. Communicate professionally with customers and provide system demonstrations and basic operational training. Extensive hands-on experience installing and integrating commercial audio-visual systems, with previous lead technician or crew leadership experience preferred. Familiarity with Crestron, Biamp, Extron, or similar commercial AV platforms is highly desirable. Experience testing AV equipment, verifying system performance, and supporting commissioning activities. AVIXA CTS or CTS-I certification preferred. OSHA 10 certification is a plus.

Basic Requirements

Valid driver s license and reliable transportation. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Flexibility to work varied schedules.