Lead AV Technician & Smart Home Programmer

Architechne; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Architechne specializes in high-end residential AV, lighting, and automation. The Lead AV Technician / Smart Home Programmer will lead installations, perform programming, and ensure seamless client handoff on luxury projects.

The role requires at least five years of hands-on experience with Savant, Control4, Lutron, Josh.ai, and residential networking. Excellent communication with homeowners and trade partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of hands-on experience in custom high-end residential integration.
• Proven programming experience with Savant, Control4, Lutron, and Josh.ai.
• Strong knowledge of lighting control, residential networking, and AV distribution.
• Experience coordinating electrical requirements for lighting and integrated technology systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across wiring, networking, programming, and equipment.
• Ability to lead a field team, manage priorities, and maintain exceptional workmanship.
• Professional communication and confidence working in clients’ homes.
• Manufacturer training and certifications are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, program, and troubleshoot Savant, Control4, Lutron, and Josh.ai systems.
• Commission Lutron HomeWorks lighting control systems, including keypads, dimming modules, scenes, schedules, and integration with other home systems.
• Install and configure Ketra and DMF architectural lighting, with an understanding of fixture compatibility, dimming performance, and control requirements.
• Configure and troubleshoot residential networks, including routers, managed switches, wireless access points, VLANs, PoE, and remote management.
• Install and commission distributed audio/video, home theaters, displays, projectors, equipment racks, and motorized shades.
• Read drawings, wiring diagrams, lighting plans, and equipment schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, electricians, and other trades.
• Maintain clear documentation, verify system performance, and teach clients how to use their systems.

Skills

Lead field team

Client communication

Troubleshooting

Savant programming

Control4 programming

Lutron programming

Josh.ai programming

Lighting control

Residential networking

AV distribution

Electrical coordination

Documentation

Job description

Architechne specializes in high-end residential AV, lighting, and automation. The Lead AV Technician / Smart Home Programmer will lead installations, perform programming, and ensure seamless client handoff on luxury projects.

The role requires at least five years of hands-on experience with Savant, Control4, Lutron, Josh.ai, and residential networking. Excellent communication with homeowners and trade partners is essential.