Lead Audio Visual Field Technician

EOS IT Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EOS IT Solutions is seeking a Lead AV Installation Technician to oversee the deployment and maintenance of AV and TelePresence technologies across client sites. You will lead installation teams, ensure optimal system performance, and act as a technical escalation point while maintaining high standards of service delivery.

This role requires up to 70% travel and a proven track record in AV equipment such as Extron, Crestron, AMX, and Cisco.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading AV installation teams.
• Hands-on experience terminating, configuring, and programming AV equipment (Extron, Cisco, Crestron, AMX).
• Ability to read and interpret technical plans and perform necessary configurations.
• Experience with AV/VC integrations.
• Willingness to travel up to 70%.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation and de-installation of AV/TelePresence products.
• Supervise and guide AV Technicians during installation projects.
• Configure endpoints and infrastructure.
• Conduct room audits to ensure optimal technology performance.
• Perform preventative maintenance and readiness checks.
• Identify and resolve equipment failures with effective solutions.
• Complete post-installation assessments and user acceptance testing.
• Install software upgrades and manage break/fix and RMA requests.
• Act as a technical escalation point for ongoing faults.
• Interface with clients on-site in alignment with SLAs.
• Provide project reporting and updates to management.
• Document hardware failures and supervise rack building processes.

Skills

AV Leadership

Project Management

Technical Troubleshooting

Read Technical Plans

Vendor Coordination

Agile Mindset

Tools

Extron

Crestron

AMX

Cisco

QSC

BIAMP

Polycom

Job description

WHO WE ARE

EOS IT Solutions is a Global Technology and Logistics company, providing Collaboration and Business IT Support services to some of the world’s largest industry leaders, delivering forward-thinking solutions based on multi-domain architecture. Customer satisfaction and commitment to superior quality of service are our top business priorities, along with investing in and supporting our partners and employees.

WHO WE ARE

EOS IT Solutions is a Global Technology and Logistics company, providing Collaboration and Business IT Support services to some of the world’s largest industry leaders, delivering forward-thinking solutions based on multi-domain architecture. Customer satisfaction and commitment to superior quality of service are our top business priorities, along with investing in and supporting our partners and employees.

We are a true International IT provider and are proud to deliver our services through global simplicity with trusted transparency.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a Lead AV Installation Technician, you will oversee the deployment and maintenance of AV and TelePresence technologies across client sites. You will lead installation teams, ensure optimal system performance, and act as a technical escalation point while maintaining high standards of service delivery.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES UP TO 70% TRAVEL.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the installation and de-installation of AV/TelePresence products.
• Supervise and guide AV Technicians during installation projects.
• Configure endpoints and infrastructure.
• Conduct room audits to ensure optimal technology performance.
• Perform preventative maintenance and readiness checks.
• Identify and resolve equipment failures with effective solutions.
• Complete post-installation assessments and user acceptance testing.
• Install software upgrades and manage break/fix and RMA requests.
• Act as a technical escalation point for ongoing faults.
• Interface with clients on-site in alignment with service level agreements.
• Provide project reporting and updates to management.
• Document hardware failures and supervise rack building processes.
• Travel nationally to customer sites as required.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Proven experience leading AV Technician or Engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience terminating, configuring, and programming AV equipment (Extron, Cisco, Crestron, AMX).
• Ability to read and interpret technical plans and perform necessary configurations.
• Experience with AV/VC integrations.
• Agile mindset with a strong sense of urgency.
• High responsiveness, efficiency, and professionalism in customer interactions.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and technical curiosity.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Commitment to continuous technical development.
• Willingness and eligibility to travel and work globally.
• Reliable and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and adaptability to changing work conditions.
• Motivated team player.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Technical proficiency in:

• Control Systems: Crestron, AMX, Extron
• Audio Systems: BIAMP, QSC, Polycom
• Video Systems: Cisco, Polycom

EOS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite you to consider opportunities at EOS regardless of your gender; gender identity; gender reassignment; age; religious or similar philosophical belief; race; national origin; political opinion; sexual orientation; disability; marital or civil partnership status or other non-merit factor.

The EOS pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, or other laws.

Pay Range

$80,000—$100,000 USD