Lead AV Technician
About The Position
At Peak Technologies, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions for both virtual and live events. From high-impact marketing activations to large-scale conferences, we bring expertise, creativity, and technical precision to every project. Our mission is to craft exceptional event experiences that connect, engage, and inspire. 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.
Requirements
- 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)
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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 workspaces clean, organized, and show-ready
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
