Lead Audio Visual Technician (Buffalo, NY)

Inter Technologies Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Generous daily per diem while traveling

Employer-contributed 401(k) plan after one year

Tool kit and uniform provided

Cell-phone allowance stipend

Job summary

A national technology company seeks a Lead Audio Visual Technician in Buffalo, NY. The ideal candidate will oversee AV installations and manage technician teams while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include training staff, coordinating team schedules, and performing installations. Candidates should have leadership experience and CTS-I certification or be able to obtain it shortly after hiring. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years prior AV team leadership and management experience.
• Strong communication skills for directing teams.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and complete safety training.

Responsibilities

• Direct actions of technicians during installations.
• Coordinate scheduling and travel arrangements for teams.
• Provide training for junior technicians on site.

Skills

AV team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Computer proficiency

Hand tool and power tool experience

Education

CTS-I certification (or ability to achieve in 60 days)

Tools

Standard office productivity software

Job description

Lead Audio Visual Technician (Buffalo, NY) – Inter Technologies Corporation

Department: Operations

Reports To: Project Manager or Account Executive

Position Purpose and Objectives: This position is responsible and accountable for directing and overseeing a team of technicians responsible for the installation of hardware components of audio‑visual systems ensuring all financial, programmatic and operating systems meet established targets. The Lead AV Technician will work independently to coordinate, receive, inventory, assemble and install AV equipment on job site locations to comply with the company's policies and procedures, including quality, safety, environmental, and business practices.

Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directing the actions of others and be able to complete installations independently
• Coordinating, scheduling, and directing one or more installation teams and ensuring appropriate travel arrangements and accommodations when required
• Providing training and oversight of level one and level two technicians on job sites and assisting them in attaining higher level certifications
• Moving and/or repositioning large equipment or wiring supplies; lifting and carrying heavy objects of 75 lbs. unassisted and steadying objects above shoulder height while fastened into place by co‑workers
• Troubleshooting audio and video equipment installations
• Installing and terminating cables with appropriate solder or compression connector
• Drilling in drywall, concrete, and cinderblock for installing projectors, projection screens, cameras, and speaker systems
• Working in confined spaces
• Working on ladders and lifts at heights in excess of 10 ft
• Performing other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Prior AV team leadership and management experience (2‑4 years)
• CTS‑I certification or ability to achieve certification within 60 days of start date
• Successful completion of criminal background check, motor vehicle review, physical and drug test prior to start
• Strong communication skills and experience directing teams
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with standard office productivity software, including Google, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience and comfort with hand tools, small power tools and industrial tools
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly
• Ability to make important decisions under tight timelines in a fast‑paced environment
• Problem‑solving and time‑management skills
• Friendly and approachable
• Valid driver’s license with less than two citations in last two years and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and complete ladder and other safety training

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and directing one or more AV technician teams on job sites
• Requesting and coordinating the travel and accommodation needs of AV technician teams
• Managing and maintaining relationships with customer points‑of‑contact at various job sites

Working Conditions: Work can be in normal comfortable air‑conditioned environments, but will also include less comfortable cold or hot construction environments and, on rare occasions, tasks that require outdoor work.

Success Factors:

• Optimism through challenges that demonstrates leadership and role‑modeling
• Growth mindset demonstrating adaptability and accountability
• Manages stress well and displays proactive decision‑making
• Shows initiative and is proactive, dependable and productive to complete tasks effectively and efficiently
• A professional attitude focusing on the success of Inter Technologies Corporation with a high degree of attention to detail
• Works well with others, including taking direction and offering/receiving constructive feedback
• Professional and respectful attitude in dealing with others and adjusting to varied assignments and tasks
• Aptitude toward time and resource management
• Desire to progress in job knowledge and qualifications and take on new responsibilities
• Desire to help others accomplish tasks and achieve goals
• Reporting to job locations on time and in appropriate work attire/PPE and ensuring all team members do as well

Job Offer Consists of a Competitive Salary and Benefits Package That Includes:

• Paid vacation and sick pay
• Medical coverage options: health, vision and dental
• Generous daily per diem while traveling to cover meals and non‑reimbursable incidentals
• In‑house travel team to make all work‑related travel arrangements including air flights, ground transportation and lodging all paid through company accounts
• 401(k) program after one year of service and employer contribution after one year of enrollment
• Tool kit, uniform shirt, PPE and a stipend per paycheck as a personal cell‑phone allowance

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour or commensurate with experience and in accordance with New York prevailing hourly wage requirements where applicable

Job Location: Job sites will vary throughout the Buffalo, NY metropolitan area. Residency within 60 miles of Buffalo, NY is required. As a national company, opportunities to work at job sites across the country are also available.

*Benefits listed are a highlight of what are offered to full‑time, salaried and hourly employees and are subject to change.

EEO Statement: The ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. To determine whether an individual is qualified, the essential functions of each job should be identified. Essential job functions are those that are intrinsic to the position, and the individual who holds the job must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.

The pay range for this role is: 25 – 40 USD per hour (Remote – Buffalo, US)