AV Lead Technician
Wachter•Baltimore, MD
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 5+ years of commercial AV installation experience.
- Strong ability to read AV drawings, schematics, and construction documents.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs, work on ladders/lifts, and travel 60%+.
Nice To Haves
- Active AVIXA CTS certification
- CTS-I certification
- OSHA 10/30
- Experience with Biamp, Extron, or AMX.
Responsibilities
- Lead installation of displays, video walls, audio systems, control systems (Crestron, Q-SYS), and networked AV (Dante, AV-over-IP) using schematics and drawings.
- Direct field technicians, assign tasks, manage project pace, and mentor junior crew members without needing constant PM direction.
- Act as the technical lead to resolve complex issues with signal flow, DSP configurations, and control systems.
- Enforce neat cable management and labeling.
- Submit daily reports, redlines, and punch lists.
- Verify full functionality before client turnover.
- Serve as the main on-site contact for PMs, General Contractors, and other trades.
Benefits
- 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
- Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits--No premium cost!
- Life, AD&D and LTD insurance
- Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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