Lead Audio Visual Technician

SoundVision

Novato (CA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

SoundVision is seeking an experienced Lead Technician for residential A/V installations in luxury homes. You will review projects, pre-stage in our warehouse, install products, rough-in new construction, and complete finished work.

The role requires hands-on expertise with home automation gear and strong problem-solving skills. We offer competitive pay ($35-$55/hr), a 4-day, 10-hour work week, profit sharing, 401k matching, and other compensation perks.

Qualifications

2+ years of Residential Audio Video Experience
Understanding of residential construction methods and practices (Rough-in, final trim, technology finish install)
Ability to work on ladders, in attics, subareas, and equipment closets
Understanding of A/V system setup, wiring termination and testing, and can troubleshoot/diagnose networks

Responsibilities

Review project of the day at the office.
Go to your pre-staged work van (courtesy of our fully-stocked warehouse).
Install products, rough-in new construction, trimming, and installing finished.
End your day at the office and enjoy food at our company-stocked kitchen, including a full-size fridge and cooler.

Skills

Residential AV

Construction knowledge

Ladder work

A/V wiring & testing

Tools

Lutron

Control4

URC

Sonos

Wattbox

Ubiquiti

Job description

Note: This position is only open to experienced Lead Technicians with residential A/V and other smart home electronic experience. If you do not have industry-specific experience you will not be considered, and should instead explore our Apprentice Technician position, specifically designed to develop people into a lead technician role.

About SoundVision

SoundVision is a home integration company that installs audio/video equipment, motorized shades, lighting control systems, surveillance cameras, and home networks in luxury homes. Customers love working with us for installing systems with the highest level of craftsmanship. That means everything works when we're done, there are no exposed wires, every system is intuitive, every system is reliable, and our craftsmanship will outlive the home.

SoundVision is one of the biggest home integration companies in the country. We are a CEDIA top 30 integrator, Lutron Black Diamond, and Sonos Platinum dealer.

Compensation and Perks

We take pride in creating a work environment people want to show up to. We take care of our technicians by offering several compensation perks such as competitive pay ($35-$55/hr), a 4-day 10-hour work week for better work-life balance, profit sharing, 401k matching, and more.

Job Details / Day-to-Day

Review project of the day at the office.
Go to your pre-staged work van (courtesy of our fully-stocked warehouse).
Install products, rough-in new construction, trimming, and installing finished.
End your day at the office and enjoy food at our company-stocked kitchen, including a full-size fridge and cooler.

How We Behave on the Job

Our goal is to be the best general contractor on every job. That means we take all our trash with us, we always wear shoe booties in finished homes, and lay down work blankets in work areas. If we drill into the wall, we bring a vacuum with us to leave the space better than we left it. This philosophy should resonate with qualified applicants.

Qualified Individuals

2+ years of Residential Audio Video Experience
Understanding of residential construction methods and practices. (Rough-in, final trim, technology finish install.)
Ability to work on ladders, in attics, subareas, and equipment closets.
Understanding of A/V system setup, wiring termination and testing, and can troubleshoot/diagnose networks.

Our goal is to attract the best people in the industry by providing the best work environment by providing:

Personal Respect and Recognition
Credit Card – so technicians can buy whatever equipment they need to succeed
Growth opportunities, including two recent promotions to Project Management in 2025..
Never work weekends, rarely work evenings.

Typical systems we work with include: