AV Lead Technician

Job description

**Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!** Wachter is seeking a highly skilled **AV Lead Technician** to support commercial audiovisual installations across enterprise and multi-site environments. This is a hands-on leadership role for a technician who can operate independently, direct field teams, and deliver clean, standards-based installations. You will lead field execution, ensure installation quality, and drive consistency across projects. - **Mandatory Requirement:** You **must** hold a current AVIXA CTS certification to be considered for this role. Candidates without a CTS certification will be automatically disqualified. ### Why Choose Wachter: - Full-time work - Competitive Compensation based on experience - Paid weekly - Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required - Company-provided cell phone - Drive time and mileage paid for use of personal vehicle when travel is required - Paid Vacation and Holidays - Opportunities for certification and career advancement - Supportive team environment ### Benefits Package, Company paid: - Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits--No premium cost! - Life, AD&D and LTD insurance - Paid Vacation and Holidays - Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings ### Key Responsibilities: - **Field Execution:** Lead installation of displays, video walls, audio systems, control systems (Crestron, Q-SYS), and networked AV (Dante, AV-over-IP) using schematics and drawings. - **On-Site Leadership:** Direct field technicians, assign tasks, manage project pace, and mentor junior crew members without needing constant PM direction. - **Troubleshooting:** Act as the technical lead to resolve complex issues with signal flow, DSP configurations, and control systems. - **Quality & Control:** Enforce neat cable management and labeling. Submit daily reports, redlines, and punch lists. Verify full functionality before client turnover. - **Communication:** Serve as the main on-site contact for PMs, General Contractors, and other trades. ### Qualifications: - **Required:** Active AVIXA **CTS certification** (Candidates without this will be disqualified). - **Required:** 5+ years of commercial AV installation experience. - **Required:** Strong ability to read AV drawings, schematics, and construction documents. - **Preferred:** CTS-I certification, OSHA 10/30, and experience with Biamp, Extron, or AMX. - **Physical/Travel:** Ability to lift up to 50lbs, work on ladders/lifts, and **travel 60%+**.