Lead A/V Technician

About the Opportunity We're partnering with a well-established commercial electrical contracting and technology services firm to fill an experienced A/V Installation Technician role in the Houston area. Our client delivers low-voltage and audio/visual installation services on large-scale commercial projects across environments such as higher-education campuses, airports, hospitals, and corporate facilities.

This is a stable, growth-oriented opportunity with a respected company and a strong project pipeline.

Position Summary

We're seeking an experienced, hands-on A/V Installation Technician for a field installation role focused on the physical installation of commercial audio/visual systems - cable pulling, device and display mounting, speaker installation, and rack elevations. You'll work closely with A/V Designers and Programmers to bring large-scale commercial systems to life across environments such as college classrooms, conference rooms, and airports.

No programming experience is required, but a strong installation background is essential. This is a growth-oriented role with clear opportunity to advance.

Key Responsibilities

Pull, route, terminate, and dress low-voltage and A/V cabling per project drawings and industry standards Install and mount displays, monitors, projectors, speakers, microphones, and related A/V devices Build and elevate equipment racks, including component mounting, wiring, and cable management Install commercial A/V hardware such as Crestron and QSC devices, PA systems, and sound-masking systems (Biamp/Cambridge) Coordinate closely with A/V Designers and Programmers to ensure installations meet design specifications Read and interpret A/V system drawings, schematics, and elevation diagrams Maintain a safe, clean, and organized job site Required Qualifications 2+ years of commercial-specific A/V installation experience (large-scale commercial environments) Demonstrated hands-on field installation experience - cable pulling, device install, and rack elevations (not event setup or operation-only roles) Ability to read and work from A/V/construction drawings and rack elevation diagrams Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and in active construction environments Reliable transportation and ability to work at job sites throughout the Greater Houston area Preferred (Pluses, Not Required) Experience with Crestron or QSC systems Sound-masking experience (Biamp / Cambridge) PA system installation experience Industry certifications (e.

g., AVIXA/CTS, Crestron, QSC) - a plus but not required Physical Requirements Ability to lift, carry, and position equipment and materials weighing up to 50 lbs Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching throughout the shift Comfortable working at heights - climbing and working from ladders, scaffolding, scissor lifts, and boom lifts Manual dexterity to handle small components, hand tools, and power tools, and to terminate cabling Ability to work in varied environments, including active construction sites with dust, noise, and temperature fluctuations Sufficient vision and hearing (with correction as needed) to read drawings, distinguish wire colors, and verify audio/visual system function Ability to work overhead and in confined or awkward spaces as installation requires