Smart Home Technician

Amplify People•Birmingham, AL

13d•$16 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Smart Home Technician installs and supports smart home, audio-video, camera, and network systems in residential homes, working alongside the lead technician and owner. This is a hands-on, field-based role with varied work across different homes, including pulling wire, installing speakers and TVs, setting up cameras, and building equipment racks or network setups. The technician will learn platforms and systems such as Control4, Sonos, lighting control, and Apple HomeKit, as well as basic electrical tasks alongside the lead technician. The goal is for the technician to take on smaller jobs independently within roughly 90 to 120 days. Prior industry experience is welcome but not required. The company values aptitude, curiosity, initiative, adaptability, critical thinking, and an interest in learning the trade. The technician should be professional and comfortable communicating with homeowners, helping them feel at ease while explaining systems clearly and patiently. Industry training and certifications are part of the growth plan, with opportunities to advance toward a lead technician role.

Requirements

Strong technical aptitude and ability to think critically and solve problems on the spot.
A real desire to learn the smart home and audio-video industry.
Comfort with hands-on work, including running wire and working in attics and other tight spaces.
Adaptability and comfort with a workday that changes from house to house.
Initiative and ability to work well as part of a small team.
Professional, friendly demeanor and comfort communicating with homeowners.

Nice To Haves

Background in construction, electrical work, low-voltage cabling, cable installation, home networking, or consumer electronics sales and service.
Exposure to Control4, Sonos, or similar smart home and audio platforms.
Interest in industry certifications and long-term growth in the field.

Responsibilities

Pull and terminate low-voltage cable in new and existing homes, including in attics, walls, and ceilings.
Install ceiling speakers and other audio equipment, including Sonos, and mount TVs.
Install and set up camera systems.
Support lighting control installations alongside the lead technician.
Build equipment racks and set up clean, serviceable component and network gear, including switches and routers, for smaller projects where a full rack is not needed.
Learn and work with Control4 and other control platforms, including Apple HomeKit.
Learn basic electrical tasks, such as relocating an outlet for a new TV location, alongside the lead technician.
Explain systems clearly and patiently to homeowners and represent the company professionally on every job.
Work closely with the owner and lead technician to plan the best approach for each project.