Lead AV Technician

Ambient Productions; Trotwood (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team environment

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Ambient AVL seeks a Lead AV Technician to coordinate project installation requirements and work with teams to ensure successful project completion. You will assist in managing labor, components and will provide leadership on-site under the Project Manager's guidance.

This role requires advanced understanding of AVL systems, strong teamwork, and prior experience in installation. Join a dynamic company dedicated to quality audio visual solutions for various sectors. In-state travel and lifting up to 50 pounds are included in the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience leading AVL installation teams.
• Advanced understanding of AVL components and tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project requirements with the Project Manager.
• Manage installation teams and project status.
• Ensure proper installation and troubleshooting of AVL systems.

Skills

Excellent work ethic

Strong customer service skills

Knowledge of standard safety requirements

Installation experience with AVL systems

Understanding of AVL signal flow

Advanced audio techniques

Tools

Vectorworks

Sound console

Job description

Job Title: Lead AV Technician
Company: Ambient AVL
Location: Dayton Ohio
Employment Type: Full‑time
Reports to: Project Manager, Ambient AVL
Salary: Dependent on experience

About Us

Ambient AVL is a growing and dynamic provider of quality audio visual solutions for churches, schools, businesses, and performing arts centers. We specialize in designing and delivering integrated AVL systems that are tailored specifically to each of our client’s needs.

Position Overview

The Lead AV Installation Technician will work closely with the Project Manager to coordinate all project requirements, and then to work with installation teams, ensuring successful completion of the project. This position will provide opportunities to act onsite in a supportive leadership role for the assigned installation and team, under the guidance and direction of the Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in analyzing project installation requirements, including labor, components, and cabling;
• Assist the Project Manager to determine scheduling and installation team requirements for the project;
• Assist the Project Manager to coordinate and assist the efforts of project installation teams;
• Ensure proper installation, programming, commissioning, testing, setup and troubleshooting of the project AVL and control components;
• Regularly communicate project status with the Project Manager;
• Assist in designs of future projects as needed;
• Prepare upcoming project components in the warehouse;
• Assist in live event productions performed by Ambient AVL;
• Participate in mandatory industry, safety or manufacturer training;
• Uphold the Core Values and embody the culture of Ambient AVL;
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent work ethic, attitude, and communication skills (both written and verbal). Professionalism and strong customer service are absolute requirements;
• Knowledge of standard safety requirements is required;
• Previous hands‑on installation experience with live AVL systems;
• Advanced understanding of professional AVL systems, terminology, and commonly used components;
• Advanced understanding of AVL signal flow and routing;
• Advanced understanding of projection, video, and display platforms;
• Advanced understanding of audio techniques and ability to run a sound console;
• Demonstrate high attention to detail and proper installation techniques;
• Minimum one year experience leading and coordinating AVL installation teams or similar is preferred;
• Advanced understanding of required tools and proper use of them for specific tasks related to AVL;
• Strong working knowledge of Vectorworks drawings is preferable;
• Experience with reading, interpreting, and implementing design docs and site plan drawings;
• Experience configuring basic networking related to AVL integration;
• Understand the correct cabling requirements for AVL systems;
• Advanced understanding of termination methods and procedures for all cabling connections related to AVL Installs (XLR, BNC, DMX, RJ45, IDC, Speakon, Powercon, True 1, speaker and line level, etc.);
• Meet all other Ambient Installation Technician requirements.

What We Offer

• Participation in a team environment with a growing and innovative AVL company;
• Collaboration with a team of like‑minded and professional individuals who value servanthood, innovation, and quality;
• An opportunity to exercise and develop leadership and project management skills in a collaborative, supportive, and fast‑paced work environment.

Physical and Travel Requirements

This position requires the employee to be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; to reach above shoulder level; to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; to climb stairs and ramps; to climb ladders and perform job requirements from high lift equipment up to 50 feet above the ground.

This position requires in‑state travel up to 75% of the time with occasional out‑of‑state travel (roughly 20%).