Lead AV Technician (Home Automation)

ZipRecruiter; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio/video integration company in Fort Worth seeks an experienced AV Technician to join its team. Responsibilities include complex installations, troubleshooting, and providing support for various systems. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, 5 years of experience, and a commitment to quality work.

Benefits

Simple IRA Retirement Match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Free food & snacks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience required.
• Excellent skills with desktop and mobile computing (dTools knowledge a plus).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex audio/video installs, setup, and calibration.
• Advanced troubleshooting of simple and complex systems.
• Assist in training and evaluation of junior level technicians.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Ability to use hand and power tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

• Simple IRA Retirement Match
• Simple IRA Retirement Plan
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Opportunity for advancement
• 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.

• Requires excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated, task-driven, and able to apply best practices theory
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to create and execute in the field solutions
• Ability to use hand and power tools

Key Job Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Job Requirements:

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

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Sick/Vacation
• Retirement Plan
• Bonuses

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.