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AV Lead Technician

Posted 18 days ago

OfficePhiladelphia, PASE62k - 94k USD
Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!  
  
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.
### Why Choose Wachter:
  • 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
  • ### Benefits Package, Company paid:
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits--No premium cost! 
  • Life, AD&D and LTD insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays 
  • Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings 
  • ### Key Responsibilities:
  • Field Execution: Lead installation of displays, video walls, audio systems, control systems (Crestron, Q-SYS), and networked AV (Dante, AV-over-IP) using schematics and drawings.
  • On-Site Leadership: Direct field technicians, assign tasks, manage project pace, and mentor junior crew members without needing constant PM direction.
  • Troubleshooting: Act as the technical lead to resolve complex issues with signal flow, DSP configurations, and control systems.
  • Quality & Control: Enforce neat cable management and labeling. Submit daily reports, redlines, and punch lists. Verify full functionality before client turnover.
  • Communication: Serve as the main on-site contact for PMs, General Contractors, and other trades.
  • ### Qualifications:
  • Plus: Active AVIXA CTS certification 
  • Required: 5+ years of commercial AV installation experience.
  • Required: Strong ability to read AV drawings, schematics, and construction documents.
  • Preferred: CTS-I certification, OSHA 10/30, and experience with Biamp, Extron, or AMX.
  • Physical/Travel: Ability to lift up to 50lbs, work on ladders/lifts, and travel 60%+.
  • About:

    Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.

    We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.
     

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    We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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    Location
    Philadelphia, PA
    Experience
    SE
    Salary
    62k - 94k USD
    per year
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