AVL Technician

Summit Integrated Systems, Inc.; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Summit Integrated is seeking a New Recruit AVL Technician to work on-site at project locations, guided by the Project Foreman and Lead Technicians. The role includes basic installation tasks, wire pulls, terminations, and rigging under supervision to build proficiency.

The position requires travel up to 32 weeks per year, a full-time schedule, and overtime with per diem opportunities. Competitive hourly pay starts at $17–$20 for entry level and scales with experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Complete AVL Technician training and onboarding within 90 days.
• Follow Summit standards and best practices on site.
• Coordinate with foreman and leads to ensure efficient work.
• Build and maintain basic to advanced AVL skills.
• Attend project meetings and manage time and expense reporting.

Skills

High-stress environment

Excellent communication

Empathy and judgment

Dependable and organized

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA-10 Certification

Aerial Scissor Certification

Boom Certification

Forklift Certification

Job description

About The Job

The New Recruit AVL Technician works on-site at Summit Integrated project sites following industry standards and project plans. They take direction from the Project Foreman and Lead Technicians to execute installation tasks across various AVL system installation projects. The New Recruit AVL Technician has limited AVL knowledge and is building proficiency in basic installation areas (Wire Pull, Terminations, Basic Rigging, Basic Field Install) while working under close supervision.

The New Recruit AVL Technician works on-site at Summit Integrated project sites following industry standards and project plans. They take direction from the Project Foreman and Lead Technicians to execute installation tasks across various AVL system installation projects. The New Recruit AVL Technician has limited AVL knowledge and is building proficiency in basic installation areas (Wire Pull, Terminations, Basic Rigging, Basic Field Install) while working under close supervision.

About Us

At Summit Integrated, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch services and solutions to our clients for over 20 years. We are a Colorado-based full service, purpose-driven, Audio Video Lighting integrator with an extensive national reach in the House of Worship industry. Our church audio, video, and lighting systems are powerful, yet user-friendly, and equip our clients with the right industry tools and training to take their worship experiences to the next level. We value providing a rewarding employee atmosphere of working as a team towards shared goals and rewards, and we are looking for individuals who embody our core values of: People First, Driven by Excellence, Be Humble-Stay Humble, Integrity Speaks Louder than Words, Generosity without Limits, Don't Forget to Have Fun.

Responsibilities

• Complete AVL Technician Basic Training and Summit Onboarding within 90 days of hire.
• Focus on delivering top-quality results in every task. Pay attention to details and follow the best practices to make sure everything is done correctly according to Summit Standards and Industry Best Practice.
• Use tools and materials that help speed things up, and work with your team to find the best methods on site. Regularly check in with leads & foreman on how well you are doing to make sure you are working efficiently, and completing the required amount of work.
• Builds & maintain fundamental, intermediate & advanced skillsets
• Actively participate in project preparation efforts, alongside the crew & foreman. Attend & engage in all project meetings, 1-1s, town halls, company wide events & other meetings as designated by leadership. Maintain active login credentials for company tools, stay updated on schedules, and submit expense reports, hours, & PTO/RTO requests in a timely manner. Assist with events, shop assembly, and custom fabrication as needed.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to function in a high-paced and, at times, high-stress environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Displays empathy, intuition, and good judgment.
• Dependable and organized, able to work independently while maintaining focus and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to problem solve.

Job Requirements

• Hours are variable, and will frequently be required to work overtime while on-site, followed by periods of unpaid time off. Hours generally average annually to 1 full-time employee. Required to be available for work seven days per week, Monday through Sunday
• High School Diploma or GED
• OSHA-10 Certification, Aerial Scissor, Boom and Forklift Certifications. Current DOT physical and Safety Certifications. (May be provided by Summit)

Work Location

In person, based from our headquarters in Colorado. This is primarily a traveling position, estimated at 32 weeks a year of travel.

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

New Recruit, entry level – starting at $17.00 - $20.00 per hour, based on experience

Junior AVL Tech – starting at $18.00 - $22.00 per hour, based on experience

Advanced Tech – starting at $21.00 - $25.00 per hour, based on experience

Additional Earnings Opportunities

• Extensive overtime opportunities during travel deployments
• Daily travel per diem (approximately $13,000 annually for many full-time employees)
• Performance-based bonus opportunities

Important: Due to the travel schedule and overtime opportunities associated with this role, employees typically earn substantially more than their base hourly rate. Total annual compensation varies based on experience, travel participation, and hours worked.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Full-time - Minimum 40hrs per week
• Traveling requirement up to 32 weeks per year, 1-3 consecutive weeks at a time