Lead AV & Low-Voltage Field Technician (Commercial)

Axis Satellite LLC; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Connected Technologies in Fort Myers, Florida is seeking an experienced Lead AV / Low-Voltage Technician to lead crews and install commercial technology systems from new-construction prewire through trim-out, testing, and customer handoff.

The role requires reviewing drawings, planning installations, organizing materials, directing technicians, and ensuring quality and timely completion on Southwest Florida projects, with occasional travel to assigned locations.

Qualifications

• At least five years of professional AV or low-voltage installation experience, including commercial new construction.
• Demonstrated experience leading installation crews and coordinating daily work.
• Ability to independently manage prewire, rough-in and trim-out activities.
• Strong structured cabling skills, including pulling, termination, labeling, testing and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience operating scissor lifts or boom lifts.
• Working knowledge of commercial AV and distributed audio systems.
• Working knowledge of Q-SYS ecosystems, UniFi/Ubiquiti products and DIRECTV systems. Be prepared to explain your experience with each.
• Ability to read drawings, follow installation requirements and identify conflicts in the field.
• Professional communication with customers, coworkers and construction teams.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to assigned project locations.
• Ability to perform essential field duties, including working at height and moving installation equipment, with reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews, assign daily tasks, inspect workmanship and train technicians.
• Run new-construction installations from layout and rough-in through trim-out, testing and punch-list completion.
• Read construction drawings, reflected ceiling plans, system diagrams, cable schedules and scopes of work.
• Coordinate with general contractors, superintendents, electricians and other trades.
• Install, route, label, terminate and test structured cabling, including Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, Cat7 where specified, RG6 coaxial cable, speaker wire and control cabling.
• Install cable supports, equipment racks, patch panels and organized cable management.
• Safely operate scissor lifts and boom lifts and work from ladders in active construction environments.
• Install commercial displays, mounts, speakers, amplifiers, AV distribution equipment and control interfaces.
• Install and troubleshoot 70-volt audio systems, including speaker wiring, tap settings and amplifier loading.
• Work with Q-SYS ecosystem components, including cores, amplifiers, networked audio devices and touch panels; assist with configuration, testing and commissioning.
• Install, configure and troubleshoot UniFi/Ubiquiti gateways, switches, wireless access points, cameras and NVRs.
• Install and service DIRECTV systems, including coax distribution, receivers, multiswitches and commercial headend equipment as applicable.
• Diagnose cabling, network, audio, video and equipment problems using a systematic troubleshooting process.
• Track materials, identify shortages early and report installation issues before they delay the project.
• Maintain daily progress updates, installation photos, cable labels, test records and drawing markups.
• Complete punch lists and support final system demonstrations and customer training.

Skills

Team leadership

Read drawings

Project coordination

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Tools

Q-SYS ecosystem

UniFi/Ubiquiti gear

DIRECTV systems

Structured cabling

Scissor/boom lifts

Job description

Axis Connected Technologies in Fort Myers, Florida is seeking an experienced Lead AV / Low-Voltage Technician to lead crews and install commercial technology systems from new-construction prewire through trim-out, testing, and customer handoff.

The role requires reviewing drawings, planning installations, organizing materials, directing technicians, and ensuring quality and timely completion on Southwest Florida projects, with occasional travel to assigned locations.