Lead Low Voltage Technician

Sirius AV; Gardnerville (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirius AV is seeking a Lead Low Voltage Technician to oversee installation, configuration, and commissioning of low-voltage systems. You will lead installation crews, coordinate with project managers and customers, and mentor junior technicians to ensure high quality and safety on site.

The role combines hands-on work with leadership responsibilities, including ensuring project completion and effective communication with homeowners, builders, and commercial clients.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of low-voltage installation experience.
• Proven experience leading projects or installation teams.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling practices.
• Experience installing/troubleshooting AV, networking, surveillance, and security systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, floor plans, and technical drawings.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in attics, crawl spaces, ladders and construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation of structured cabling, home automation, AV, security, surveillance, networking, and lighting systems.
• Read and interpret plans, schematics, scopes of work, and manufacturer docs.
• Perform system configuration, programming, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and resolve field technical issues.
• Ensure installations comply with company standards, manufacturer requirements, and codes.
• Serve as lead technician on assigned projects and coordinate schedules.
• Assign tasks and provide direction to technicians and apprentices.
• Monitor progress and report challenges or change requests to management.
• Verify project completion and close out punch-list items.

Skills

Lead project experience

Low-voltage installation

Structured cabling

AV / networking / security systems

Blueprints / drawings reading

Valid driver's license

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Job description

Sirius AV is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Low Voltage Technician to oversee the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and commissioning of low-voltage systems. The Lead Technician serves as the primary field leader on assigned projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company quality standards.

This position combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, including directing installation crews, coordinating with project managers and customers, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring successful project completion.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Installation & Service

• Lead installation of structured cabling, home automation, audio/video, security, surveillance, networking, access control, and lighting control systems.
• Read and interpret plans, schematics, scopes of work, and manufacturer documentation.
• Perform system configuration, programming, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues in the field.
• Ensure installations comply with company standards, manufacturer requirements, and applicable codes.
• Serve as lead technician on assigned projects.
• Coordinate daily jobsite activities and installation schedules.
• Assign tasks and provide direction to technicians and apprentices.
• Monitor project progress and communicate challenges, delays, or change requests to management.
• Verify project completion and punch-list items before closing out jobs.

Quality Control

• Conduct quality inspections throughout projects.
• Ensure wiring, equipment placement, labeling, rack construction, and documentation meet Sirius AV standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite at all times.
• Reduce callbacks through thorough testing and verification procedures.

Customer Service

• Act as the primary on-site representative of Sirius AV.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, builders, contractors, and commercial clients.
• Explain system functionality and basic operation to customers.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and escalade issues when necessary.

Training & Development

• Mentor and train junior technicians.
• Demonstrate installation best practices and safe work procedures.
• Support the development of technical skills and company standards throughout the team.

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of low-voltage installation experience.
• Proven experience leading projects or installation teams.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling practices and low-voltage installation methods.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting AV, networking, surveillance, and security systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, floor plans, and technical drawings.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in attics, crawl spaces, ladders, and construction environments.

Preferred

• Experience with Control4, Lutron, Savant, UniFi, Alarm.com, or similar platforms.
• Manufacturer certifications or industry certifications.
• Networking knowledge including programming, IP addressing, routers, switches, and wireless systems.
• Experience with system commissioning and customer training.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead by example and maintain accountability.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with management and office staff.