Lead Audio Visual Technician

Frey Consulting Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason Technologies in Charleston, South Carolina is seeking an experienced Lead Audio Visual Installation Technician for on-site integration work across South Carolina. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AV installation, wiring, and system setup, delivering clean, reliable, and professional results in commercial environments.

Preferred candidates have commissioning exposure or are eager to grow into commissioning responsibilities, with hands-on knowledge of Dante, AV-over-IP,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Audio-Visual installation.
• Reading AV drawings, schematics and signal flow diagrams.
• Leading crews or managing portions of AV projects.
• Reading and following AV drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site AV installation and commissioning activities.
• Install and configure networked AV devices (Dante, AV-over-IP).
• Collaborate with leads, PMs and other trades on-site.
• Train or mentor junior technicians as needed.

Skills

AV installation

Wiring & cabling

System setup

Project leadership

On-site troubleshooting

Tools

Dante

AV-over-IP

Crestron

Extron

QSC

Job description

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Join a Family That's Built to Last - and Grow.

Mason Technologies has been a trusted leader in the low voltage industry for over 23 years and will continue to be for the next 150. If you're looking to join one of the most progressive and rapidly growing companies in the field, you're in the right place. With multi-year contracts and an ever-expanding portfolio of major projects, Mason offers unmatched stability and career potential. Tired of feeling stagnant in your current role? At Mason, we value experience, reward talent, and invest in our people. As we enter a new phase of unprecedented growth, we're seeking the best technicians to grow with us.

About the Position

We're seeking an experienced Lead Audio Visual Installation Technician to join our team for on-site integration work throughout South Carolina. The ideal candidate has a strong background in AV installation, wiring, and system setup, with the ability to deliver clean, reliable, and professional work in commercial environments. We're especially interested in technicians who are experienced in AV commissioning or who are eager to learn and grow into commissioning responsibilities. Candidates should be located within a reasonable distance from Charleston, SC.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in Audio-Visual installation

• Mounting and installing displays, projectors, speakers, cameras, microphones, and control hardware
• Pulling, dressing, labeling, and terminating AV cabling
• Building and wiring AV racks
• Installing and configuring networked AV devices (Dante, AV-over-IP, etc.)
• Testing, troubleshooting, and validating AV systems
• Completing room setups for conference rooms, classrooms, auditoriums, and similar environments
• Reading and following AV drawings, signal flow diagrams, and schematics
• Collaborating with leads, PMs, and other trades on-site
• Leading crews or managing portions of AV projects

Commissioning-related experience (preferred or willing to train):

• System testing and verification
• Device configuration and programming support
• Final system tuning, calibration, and client-ready handoff
• Ability to identify issues and deliver polished, functional systems

Additional helpful skills (not required but beneficial):

• Basic structured cabling (Cat5e/Cat6 installation, termination, and testing)
• Light experience with fiber termination or patching
• Experience with AV over structured network environments

Required:

• Reliable transportation to job sites
• Personal hand tools appropriate for AV installation
• Ability to safely lift 50+ pounds
• Familiarity with on-site safety practices

Preferred Certifications

• AVIXA CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D
• Manufacturer certifications with systems such as Crestron, Extron, QSC, Biamp, Shure, Zoom Rooms, etc.
• Related low-voltage certifications (BICSI, FOA, etc.) are a plus but not required

Salary:

$30.00-$40.00 per hour

Job Type:

Full-time, Field-based

We are currently only considering who can reliably commute to various job sites across South Carolina. This role is not open to relocation and relocation assistance is not provided.