Integration Technician Associate

CTI•Houston, TX

3d•$18 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

Jumpstart Your AV Career with CTI’s Registered Apprenticeship! Are you ready to launch your future in tech, get paid while you learn, travel the country, and earn industry certifications—all debt-free? CTI’s Audiovisual Technician Registered Apprenticeship is your ticket to a hands-on, high-growth career in AV technology integration! About CTI At CTI, our mission is simple: to provide a fantastic customer experience in everything we do. We believe that empowering innovative, tech-savvy individuals from all backgrounds is the key to delivering world-class AV solutions and delighting our clients every day. What will you gain? Earn While You Learn: Get paid as you master 11 key AV integration skills over 4,000 hours of hands-on experience. Comprehensive Training: 288+ hours of instruction, including certifications from AVIXA, Crestron, Q-SYS, and Audinate. Paid Progression: Receive raises as you demonstrate new skills and competencies. Travel Opportunities: Work on AV projects nationwide—see the country while you build your career! Overnight travel 75%. Free Certifications: Industry-recognized credentials at no cost to you. Trackable Progress: Your journey is managed via a federal platform for transparency and scalability. Debt-Free Education: No student loans, no tuition—just opportunity. Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Your unique perspective makes our team stronger! Industry Impact: Help close the skilled labor gap in tech and shape the future of AV. Customer Focus: Every apprentice is trained to deliver a fantastic customer experience, making you a true ambassador of CTI’s values.

Requirements

At least 18 years old
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record
Able to pass a background check
Physically able to work on AV installations (lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, work in tight spaces, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Tech enthusiasts eager to learn and grow.
Problem-solvers who love hands-on work.
Individuals passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Responsibilities

Master 11 key AV integration skills over 4,000 hours of hands-on experience.
Receive 288+ hours of instruction, including certifications from AVIXA, Crestron, Q-SYS, and Audinate.
Receive raises as you demonstrate new skills and competencies.
Work on AV projects nationwide, involving approximately 75% overnight travel.
Deliver a fantastic customer experience as an ambassador of CTI’s values.

Benefits

Pay rate: $18/hr - $21/hr (DOE)
Employer-matched medical, prescription, and dental insurance (available after 60 days of employment).
Employer matched 401K up to 3% (after 6 months of employment).
Bonus eligibility based on a results-oriented incentive plan (after 3 months of employment).
Graduated PTO program, major holidays off, as well as three “floating” holidays, available upon your first day of employment.
Special gifts for significant life events, such as marriage, the birth of a child, and buying a house.
Cell phone reimbursement plan.
Long and Short Term Disability 100% paid by CTI.
Industry certifications from AVIXA, Crestron, Q-SYS, and Audinate at no cost.
Debt-free education.