Lead AV Install Technician

Join a team of dedicated technology experts delivering premier AV, video conferencing, and communication solutions for commercial and government client spaces.

Start Date – TBD

Position Type – Full time employee

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Lead AV Installation Technician to serve as our senior-most installer on site. In this high-impact role, you will lead daily installation operations in the field—guiding junior technicians and 3rd-party subcontractors to deliver top-tier AV integrations on schedule.

As the field lead, you are the standard-bearer for Edge Technologies’ quality craftsmanship. Beyond hands-on installation, cable management, and rack fabrication, you will maintain clear daily logs and progress updates for project managers and leadership using our internal tech stack (Hub Spot and Google Workspace).

Field Leadership & Crew Management: Direct daily field activities, lead junior installation technicians and 3rd-party subcontractors, delegate tasks effectively, and keep project timelines on schedule.

Hands-on Technical Installation: Perform structural mounting (displays, video walls, projectors, ceiling speakers), physical rack building/lacing, cable pulling, termination (RJ45, DB9, XLR, BNC, soldered), and cable management to industry-leading visual and technical standards.

Testing & Pre-Commissioning: Utilize specialized tools and testers to perform point-to-point cable testing, signal flow verification, network link testing, and basic system troubleshooting prior to commissioning.

Daily Documentation & Communication: Keep leadership and Project Managers informed daily by logging site progress, field notes, photos, and task completions using Hub Spot and Google Workspace on your company iPad.

Quality Assurance & Safety: Enforce Edge Technologies’ craftsmanship standards and ensure all site work adheres to strict safety guidelines (OSHA) and local building codes.

Client & Contractor Interaction: Represent Edge Technologies professionally when interacting with jobsite superintendents, general contractors, IT teams, and client representatives.

Regional Travel (Up to 20%): Occasional day/overnight trips to project sites across the Mid-Atlantic region (DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey).

Experience: Minimum 5 years of direct commercial AV installation experience, with proven experience in a lead or senior technician capacity.

Technical Mastery: In-depth knowledge of commercial AV signal flow diagrams, control networks, audio DSPs, video distribution, microphones, video conferencing (Zoom Rooms, Teams Rooms), and AV-over-IP architectures.

Leadership Mentality: Demonstrated ability to mentor junior techs, manage contractor crews, maintain morale, and drive projects across the finish line on time.

Tech-Savvy & Organized: Ability to comfortably navigate digital workflow tools on a tablet/smartphone (Hub Spot, Google Workspace: Gmail, Drive, Sheets/Docs, Calendar) for daily field reporting.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50–75 lbs, work on ladders/scaffolding/scissor lifts, and work in active construction environments.

Driving Record: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required to operate the company vehicle).

AVIXA: CTS or CTS-I certification.

Safety: OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Manufacturer Training: Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, Biamp, Dante, or similar vendor certifications.

We equip our Lead Technicians with top-of-the-line gear to do their best work:

Company Work Van: Fully outfitted service/installation van provided for job site travel.

Tools & Testing Equipment: Comprehensive set of professional-grade testers and power tools.

Mobile Tech Package:
iPad Pro and Company Cell Phone (or monthly cell phone stipend).

Company Apparel: Full uniform package provided, including branded hats, shirts, and heavy-duty winter sweatshirts/jackets.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): All necessary safety gear (hard hat, safety glasses, high-vis vests, work gloves, etc.).

Training & Advancement: Opportunities for sponsored industry certifications and technical advancement.