Lead AV Technician

Are you the person everyone looks to when the show has to run flawlessly? Peak Technologies is looking for a Lead AV Technician who thrives in live environments, leads with confidence, and knows how to bring complex audio, video, and lighting systems together under pressure.

This role is all about ownership—owning the tech, the crew, and the success of every event.

Lead the setup, operation, troubleshooting, and teardown of audio, video, and lighting systems

Ensure clean signal flow, optimized system configuration, and rock-solid performance

Run sound checks, video alignment, and full system testing before doors open

Jump in fast to diagnose and resolve issues during live events—no panic, just solutions

Direct AV technicians and stagehands on site with clarity and authority

Assign tasks, manage workflows, and enforce safety and operational standards

Act as the go-to technical lead during events

Mentor junior technicians and help elevate the entire team

Partner with clients, producers, and planners to understand event goals and technical needs

Translate show flows and specs into executable AV plans

Maintain a confident, professional, client-first presence on site

Adapt seamlessly to last-minute changes while keeping show quality high

Ensure the right equipment is pulled, prepped, deployed, and returned

Inspect gear before and after events; flag damage or shortages

Maintain proper handling, labeling, and storage of all AV equipment

Support warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and equipment maintenance as needed

Enforce safe work practices, rigging standards, and electrical safety

Ensure compliance with company policies and venue regulations

Keep work spaces clean, organized, and show-ready

3–5+ years of professional AV experience in live events, corporate, or production environments

Strong hands‑on knowledge of audio, video, and basic lighting systems

Proven experience leading crews or serving as a show or tech lead

Calm, confident troubleshooting skills in high‑pressure live environments

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities

Valid driver’s license (if operating company vehicles)

Digital audio consoles, wireless RF coordination, and video switching experience

Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Webex

Basic networking and signal distribution knowledge

CTS or other AV certifications

Forklift, lift, or rigging certifications

If you’re ready to take on a high-impact role where technical mastery meets creative execution, we’d love to hear from you.