Lead AV Technician (Home Automation)

Sound Ideas; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering audio video integration company with over 50 years of excellence in Fort Worth! This role involves working both independently and as part of a team to complete installations and service calls. You'll be responsible for complex audio/video setups, troubleshooting, and programming systems while ensuring top-notch vehicle care. If you're a motivated individual with a passion for technology and a knack for detail, this opportunity offers a supportive environment with room for growth and advancement. Be part of a team that values quality and innovation in every project!

Benefits

Simple IRA Retirement Match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Free food & snacks

Company parties

Free uniforms

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience in AV installation and programming.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex audio/video installations and calibrations.
• Design and install advanced networking and control systems.

Skills

Audio/Video Installation

Control System Programming

Advanced Troubleshooting

Networking/WiFi System Design

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Desktop and Mobile Computing

Tools

Control4

Lutron

dTools

Job description

Benefits:

1. Simple IRA Retirement Match
2. Simple IRA Retirement Plan
3. Company parties
4. Competitive salary
5. Dental insurance
6. Employee discounts
7. Free food & snacks
8. Free uniforms
9. Health insurance
10. Paid time off
11. Training & development
12. Opportunity for advancement
13. Vision insurance

Sound Ideas is Fort Worth's oldest Audio Video Integration company, celebrating over 50 years in business. If you are a highly motivated and dedicated individual, we want you to join our team!

Job Summary:

Works with other installers and independently, in the completion of installs and service calls. Responsible for timely completion of daily procedures and paperwork they are assigned. Tech is also responsible for assigned vehicle care and maintenance.

Key Job Responsibilities:

1. Complete complex audio/video installs, setup, and calibration
2. Control system design (control/lighting/shading)
3. Advanced troubleshooting of simple and complex systems
4. Advanced networking/wifi system design, installation, and setup (Araknis, Ubiquiti)
5. Complete programming of advanced systems (Control4, Lutron)
6. Support of legacy and/or third-party products and systems
7. Complete understanding of AV rack design and building
8. CEDIA, Lutron Homeworks/RA2 and Control4 certifications
9. Some travel required with potential for overnight stay

Minimum Job Requirements:

1. Strong verbal and written communication skills
2. Highly detailed, organized, and multitask driven
3. Ability to work on rotating “on-call” service schedule
4. Proficient in AV, lighting, shading, network/WiFi, control systems installation and programming
5. Assist in training and evaluation of junior level technicians
6. Excellent skills with desktop and mobile computing (dTools knowledge a plus)
7. Clean driving record and background check
8. Minimum of 5 years of field experience

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not to be constructed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.