Senior AV Technician – Travel‑Ready Project Lead

Howard Technology Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard Technology Solutions is seeking a Senior AV Technician to install, configure, and test audiovisual systems across corporate, education, and event environments. You will lead projects, mentor junior technicians, and ensure installations meet top industry standards.

Travel will be required to customer sites in Alabama, with frequent on‑site coordination with project teams and site managers to deliver reliable, high‑quality AV performances.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant technical certifications or a degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial AV installation, system integration, and troubleshooting.
• Extensive experience with AV control systems (Crestron, AMX, Extron) and audio/video signal flow.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and test AV equipment such as projectors, displays, sound systems, control systems, and video conferencing solutions.
• Set up and calibrate AV systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Run and terminate various types of cables, including HDMI, Cat6, and fiber optics.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues with AV systems, including signal flow problems, connectivity issues, and equipment failures.
• Perform regular maintenance and updates on AV equipment to ensure long-term reliability.
• Provide technical support during events, presentations, and meetings.
• Lead AV installation projects with the assistance of technicians and associate technicians.
• Provide daily duties to each technician involved in the project.
• Coordinate with site manager and other team members to ensure project deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Document project progress daily to site manager, including system configurations, wiring diagrams changes (redlines), and installation notes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on site during installation and support phases in the site manager’s absence.
• Provide a knowledge transfer to clients and end-users on the operation of AV systems. (In depth training to be provided by Presales upon request)
• Mentor and train associate technicians, providing guidance on best practices, troubleshooting techniques, and system installation.
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures for AV installations and maintenance.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications or related degree preferred

Tools

Crestron

AMX

Extron

AV over IP

Networking concepts

Job description

Howard Technology Solutions is seeking a Senior AV Technician to install, configure, and test audiovisual systems across corporate, education, and event environments. You will lead projects, mentor junior technicians, and ensure installations meet top industry standards.

Travel will be required to customer sites in Alabama, with frequent on‑site coordination with project teams and site managers to deliver reliable, high‑quality AV performances.