Lead AV Install Technician — On-Site Leadership & Tuning

Midwest Alarm Services; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401K/403b Plan

Educational Assistance

Special Incentive Plans

Job summary

Midwest Alarm Services in Lenexa, KS is seeking an experienced Lead A/V Installation Technician to lead on-site installation teams, install and test AV systems, and ensure safety and quality on every project.

You will coordinate with project managers, electricians, and clients, manage wiring, racks, DSPs, and IP-based systems, and document as-built drawings and reports. The role demands 4+ years in AV installation and a strong leadership mindset.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional A/V installation experience.
• Proven experience leading installation teams or acting as a senior technician.
• Strong understanding of A/V signal types, routing, and system architecture.
• Proficiency with cable termination and testing (CAT6, fiber, HDMI, XLR, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, schematics, and signal flow diagrams.
• Familiarity with control and DSP platforms such as Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, Biamp, Shure, and Dante.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, VLANs, PoE, managed switches).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site lead for installation crews, assigning tasks and ensuring efficient workflow
• Communicate daily with project managers regarding progress, issues, and material needs
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional job site
• Coordinate with general contractors, electricians, IT teams, and other trades
• Install and mount displays, projectors, screens, speakers, microphones, cameras, and video walls
• Build, wire, and dress equipment racks to industry standards
• Pull, terminate, label, and test structured cabling (CAT6, fiber, speaker wire, control cabling, etc.)
• Install and configure DSPs, control processors, network switches, and AV-over-IP systems
• Perform system commissioning, including audio tuning, video calibration, and control system verification
• Diagnose and resolve complex system issues on-site
• Perform signal flow testing and verification
• Work with engineering teams to resolve design or programming discrepancies
• Document issues and corrective actions clearly and accurately
• Provide professional, courteous communication with clients and end-users
• Conduct system demonstrations and user training sessions
• Ensure client satisfaction before project closeout
• Update as-built drawings, cable schedules, and rack elevations
• Complete daily job logs, punch lists, and reports
• Track inventory, tools, and materials for each project

Skills

A/V installation

Team leadership

Electrical cabling

Networking basics

Signal routing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Crestron

Extron

Q-SYS

Biamp

Dante

Job description

Midwest Alarm Services in Lenexa, KS is seeking an experienced Lead A/V Installation Technician to lead on-site installation teams, install and test AV systems, and ensure safety and quality on every project.

You will coordinate with project managers, electricians, and clients, manage wiring, racks, DSPs, and IP-based systems, and document as-built drawings and reports. The role demands 4+ years in AV installation and a strong leadership mindset.