AV Build Technician Residential Construction

Overview

AV BUILD TECHNICIAN (AV, Network and Related Residential Automation). Room to grow, rooted in the Bay Area. Chamberlux Automata is seeking an AV Build Technician to join our team with confidence and a strong electronics/technology background, aligned with a career built on tradecraft and conscientiousness.

From day one, you would present yourself confidently to other trades and homeowners. This role requires 5 to 8 years of experience in AV, with full support from the team and access to the resources and tool stack needed to perform effectively. We encourage input to continually improve operational expectations and procedures.

• Absorb the design intent and client expectations for project completion, then work backwards to achieve it in a timely manner.
• Daily communication with the project team to evaluate progress and plan accordingly.
• Maintain familiarity with the scope of work and project documentation guiding coordination with other team members and trades.
• Implement the specified systems onsite: cabling, installation, testing, configuration.
• Field onsite coordination needs and document disputes/resolutions in project documentation.
• Prepare materials needed for upcoming work.
• Maintain project documentation accuracy (Asana ongoing task updates) on a daily basis.
• Complete the physical scope of the project, including commissioning and punch list items.
• Manage small service and support requests alongside larger project schedules.
• Attend and contribute to regular production meetings.

• Documented experience in all mandatory skills; conversational familiarity with all desired skills.
• Industry certification from AVIXA, CEDIA, and/or 8 years in the industry with 5 years in a similar role.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage own time and workload effectively.
• Maintains professionalism internally and externally.
• Clean driver’s license.

• Condensed work week:
  Monday - Thursday, 40 hours. Overtime as needed/authorized. 40 hours are not guaranteed, but bench time is rare.

• Starting hourly range: $35 to $50 (dependent on experience).
• Benefits become available following a 60-day qualifying/intro period, including health coverage, 401k/Roth, major holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, and bonus opportunities.
• Holidays observed:
  New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas/Winter Solstice.
• Note:
  
  Health Coverage Plan (Chamberlux Contribution) and other benefits may apply as described.

Chamberlux Automata Inc. is a premier Design/Build Residential Systems Integrator, headquartered in Pinole, serving Northern California and beyond. Our team designs, installs, and supports a wide array of commercial and residential electronics and systems, delivering innovative, maintainable technology. Since 2014, we have grown to manage projects from concept to support, emphasizing seamless integration with architectural and design concepts. Our work has been featured in publications including The New York Times.

We focus on hands-on evaluation and testing in our facilities and vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance. Our capabilities cover Audio, Video, Automation, Infrastructure, Climate & Environment, Lighting, Surveillance, Security, and Aesthetics/Design Integration. We value referrals and maintain ongoing maintenance and support to ensure our systems remain secure and up-to-date.