Lead Commercial AV Technician

Frey Consulting Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason Technologies is seeking an experienced Lead Audio Visual Installation Technician to join our NYC-area team for on-site integration work across NYC, NJ, Long Island, and Westchester. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AV installation, wiring, and system setup, delivering clean, reliable, and professional work in commercial environments.

You should be comfortable traveling, reading drawings, and coordinating with leads, PMs, and other trades.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in Audio-Visual installation.
• Ability to read AV drawings, schematics and layouts.
• Comfortable traveling to job sites in NYC/NJ/Long Island/Westchester.
• Lead or manage portions of AV projects and coordinate with trades.

Responsibilities

• Mounting and installing displays, projectors, speakers, cameras, microphones, and control hardware.
• Pulling, dressing, labeling, and terminating AV cabling.
• Building and wiring AV racks and configuring networked AV devices.
• Testing, troubleshooting, and validating AV systems in commercial spaces.

Skills

AV installation

Team leadership

Electrical wiring

System commissioning

Reading schematics

Dante

AV-over-IP

Crestron

Extron

QSC

Biamp

Tools

Dante

AV-over-IP

Crestron

Extron

QSC

Biamp

Job description

Join a Family That’s Built to Last — and Grow.

Mason Technologies has been a trusted leader in the low voltage industry for over 23 years and will continue to be for the next 150. If you're looking to join one of the most progressive and rapidly growing companies in the field, you're in the right place. With multi-year contracts and an ever-expanding portfolio of major projects, Mason offers unmatched stability and career potential. Tired of feeling stagnant in your current role? At Mason, we value experience, reward talent, and invest in our people. As we enter a new phase of unprecedented growth, we're seeking the best technicians to grow with us.

Please Note: All applicants must have a reliable vehicle and possess a valid SST card (Site Safety Training) at the time of application. You will be required to upload a clear photo of your SST card along with your resume to be considered.

About the Position

We’re seeking an experienced Lead Audio Visual Installation Technician to join our team for on-site integration work throughout NYC, New Jersey, Long Island, and Westchester. The ideal candidate has a strong background in AV installation, wiring, and system setup, with the ability to deliver clean, reliable, and professional work in commercial environments. We’re especially interested in technicians who are experienced in AV commissioning or who are eager to learn and grow into commissioning responsibilities. Candidates should be located within NYC, NJ, Long Island, or Westchester and comfortable traveling throughout these regions.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in Audio-Visual installation , including tasks such as:

• Mounting and installing displays, projectors, speakers, cameras, microphones, and control hardware
• Pulling, dressing, labeling, and terminating AV cabling
• Building and wiring AV racks
• Installing and configuring networked AV devices (Dante, AV-over-IP, etc.)
• Testing, troubleshooting, and validating AV systems
• Completing room setups for conference rooms, classrooms, auditoriums, and similar environments
• Reading and following AV drawings, signal flow diagrams, and schematics
• Collaborating with leads, PMs, and other trades on-site
• Leading crews or managing portions of AV projects

Commissioning-related experience (preferred or willing to train):

• System testing and verification
• Device configuration and programming support
• Final system tuning, calibration, and client‑ready handoff
• Ability to identify issues and deliver polished, functional systems

Additional helpful skills (not required but beneficial):

• Basic structured cabling (Cat5e/Cat6 installation, termination, and testing)
• Light experience with fiber termination or patching
• Experience with AV over structured network environments

Required:

• Valid SST (Site Safety Training) card — physical card required
• A clear photo of the SST card uploaded with your resume
• Reliable transportation to job sites across NYC, NJ, Long Island, and Westchester
• Personal hand tools appropriate for AV installation
• Ability to safely lift 50+ pounds
• Familiarity with on‑site safety practices

Preferred Certifications

• AVIXA CTS, CTS‑I, or CTS‑D
• Manufacturer certifications with systems such as Crestron, Extron, QSC, Biamp, Shure, Zoom Rooms, etc.
• Related low‑voltage certifications (BICSI, FOA, etc.) are a plus but not required

Salary:

$35.00-$45.00 per hour

Job Type:

Full-time, Field-based

We are currently only considering candidates in the tri‑state area who can reliably commute to various job sites across the NYC/NJ/Long Island. This role is not open to relocation and relocation assistance is not provided.