Level 1 AVL Installation Technician

Fresh Tech; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO, vacation time

Sick time

Paid holidays

CTS certification support

Job summary

Fresh Tech, an AVL integration company in the Northeast US, seeks a full-time Level 1 Installation Technician to perform hands-on AVL installs at churches and ministry spaces. You’ll work with Level 2 Technicians, learn on the job, and help train Entry Level Techs and Apprentices.

Travel within western PA is expected, with growth toward Level 2 Technician and Site Lead. We offer a fast-paced, constructive environment with safety standards, hands-on problem solving, and opportunities to pursue

Qualifications

• Hands-on AVL installation experience.
• Ability to read system drawings and design documentation.
• Knowledge of signal flow fundamentals (audio, video).
• Detail-oriented with focus on both quality and pace.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability to drive company vehicles.
• Willingness to travel within western PA as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install AVL systems in houses of worship and ministry spaces (audio, video, lighting, control, networking).
• Pull, dress, terminate, and label AVL and network cabling to Fresh Tech standards.
• Mount and install speakers, displays, lighting fixtures, rigging, and AV equipment.
• Read and build from design drawings, rack elevations, and signal flow diagrams.
• Build and wire equipment racks in shop and field.
• Perform system checkout, continuity testing, and troubleshooting under Site Lead guidance.
• Help with project prep: unboxing, burn-in, firmware updates, labeling, staging.
• Support on-site and remote service calls for existing client systems.
• Mentor and support Entry Level Technicians and Apprentices on site.
• Keep job sites clean, organized, and OSHA-compliant.

Skills

AVL installation

Read drawings

Signal flow knowledge

Hand & power tools

Tools

Q-SYS

Dante

Crestron

Job description

Pittsburgh, United States | Posted on 09/24/2026

Are you an AVL nerd who gets a genuine thrill from seeing a job through to completion? Does your brain start running through install details the moment you see a set of drawings? Do you actually enjoy troubleshooting, the kind of problem other people find stressful? Do you want to do real, varied AVL work without being sent away from home for weeks at a time? If that's you, keep reading.

About the Job

Fresh Tech is a rapidly growing, innovative AVL integration company that exists to accelerate every church's unique mission. We design like insiders because we are insiders, building purpose-built audio, video, and lighting systems for churches across the Northeast US and beyond that grow with each ministry instead of holding it back.

We're looking for a full-time Level 1 Installation Technician who brings real AVL install experience, moves fast, figures things out, and owns their work. Maybe that experience came from another integrator. Maybe you've been running AVL at your church and you're ready to use those skills to advance the mission of other churches. Either way, if you've done the work, we want to talk.

You'll work alongside our Level 2 Technicians and Site Leads, executing installs with skill, judgment, and pace, and you'll help train the Entry Level Techs and Apprentices coming up behind you. This role is a launchpad, not a ceiling. We have a defined growth path to Level 2 Technician and Site Lead, and we'll support you in pursuing your AVIXA CTS certification along the way.

We are not a hand-holding or micromanaging operation. If you see a better way to do something, we want to hear it. We implement good ideas quickly, which means we need people who are flexible, learn fast, and are comfortable with things moving at pace. We work hard and we have a lot of fun doing it.

Most of our work is local to western PA. Some travel is required, but we're not sending you away from your family for weeks at a time.

What It's Like to Work at Fresh Tech

Working here won't be your run-of-the-mill corporate job. The last thing you'll hear is "but that's the way we've always done it." We're constantly working with new products, new manufacturers, and new challenges, and we love it that way. We live by our core values. They're not wall art:

• Honesty Always. We stay transparent, upfront, and clear at every step, even when it's inconvenient.
• Ministry First. We design like insiders because we are insiders. Every decision considers the real needs of the churches we serve.
• Future Forward. We implement solutions that grow with churches, not hold them back. Good ideas happen fast here, keep up.
• People First. We invest in long-term partnerships, not one-time transactions, with our clients and with our team.
• Elevate Everything. We look for every opportunity to make each project better. Don't leave it at good enough.

What You'll Do

• Install AVL systems in houses of worship and ministry spaces, including audio, video, lighting, control, and networking infrastructure
• Pull, dress, terminate, and label AVL and network cabling to Fresh Tech standards
• Mount and install speakers, displays, lighting fixtures, rigging, and AV equipment
• Read and build from design drawings, rack elevations, and signal flow diagrams
• Build and wire equipment racks, in the shop and in the field
• Perform system checkout, continuity testing, and troubleshooting under the direction of the Site Lead
• Help with project prep: unboxing, burn-in, firmware updates, labeling, and staging
• Support on-site and remote service calls for existing client systems
• Mentor and support Entry Level Technicians and Apprentices on the job site
• Keep job sites clean, organized, and professional, and follow OSHA and Fresh Tech safety standards on every job

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Prior hands-on AVL installation experience, whether with an integrator, an in-house church AV team, or a comparable environment
• Ability to read and work from system drawings, rack elevations, and design documentation
• Working knowledge of signal flow fundamentals (audio, video, or both)
• Strong, safe proficiency with hand and power tools
• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to both quality and pace, not one or the other
• Takes ownership and follows through; communicates problems early, not late
• Comfortable on ladders, lifts, and active construction sites
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Valid driver's license and insurable to drive company vehicles
• Alignment with our Core Values
• Active involvement in a local church is strongly preferred

Nice to Have

• Experience with common AVL platforms such as Q-SYS, Dante, Crestron, ETC, or similar
• Basic networking knowledge: IP addressing, VLANs, switches
• AVIXA CTS or CTS-I certification (or interest in pursuing it; we'll support you)
• Medical (Highmark BCBS), dental (Guardian PPO), and vision (Guardian VSP), with Fresh Tech covering 75% of the employee-only premium
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match that vests immediately
• 120 hours of PTO to start, growing with tenure
• 40 hours of sick time per year, separate from PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• CTS certification support
• A clear growth path to Level 2 Technician and Site Lead
• Benefits begin the first of the month after 30 days of employment

"One thing I like about working at Fresh Tech is that we don't do the same thing every day; I'm always learning something new. The leadership really cares about us as individuals; they're dedicated not just to the growth of the company, but also to our growth as individuals." - M.W.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.