Lead Av Technician (Home Automation)

Sound Ideas is Fort Worth's oldest Audio Video Integration company, celebrating over 50 years in businessIf you are a highly motivated and dedicated individual, we want you to join our team!
Job Summary:
Works with other installers and independently, in the completion of installs and service calls. Responsible for timely completion of daily procedures and paperwork they are assigned. Tech is also responsible for assigned vehicle care and maintenance.

• Requires excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated, task-driven, and able to apply "best practices" theory
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to create and execute in the field solutions
• Ability to use hand and power tools

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Complete complex audio/video installs, setup, and calibration
• Control system design (control/lighting/shading)
• Advanced troubleshooting of simple and complex systems
• Advanced networking/wifi system design, installation, and setup (Araknis, Ubiquiti)
• Complete programming of advanced systems (Control4, Lutron)
• Support of legacy and/or third-party products and systems
• Complete understanding of AV rack design and building
• CEDIA, Lutron Homeworks/RA2 and Control4 certifications
• Some travel required with potential for overnight stay

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly detailed, organized, and multitask driven
• Ability to work on rotating "on-call" service schedule
• Proficient in AV, lighting, shading, network/WiFi, control systems installation and programming
• Assist in training and evaluation of junior level technicians
• Excellent skills with desktop and mobile computing (dTools knowledge a plus)
• Clean driving record and background check
• Minimum of 5 years of field experience

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Sick/Vacation
• Retirement Plan
• Bonuses

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not to be constructed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Compensation: $52,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Smart Home Integration offers a tremendous growth opportunity for a variety of skill sets including sales, technician, project management, operations and more
According to CEDIA, the global trade association for the home technology industry, the most recent 2021 Integrated Home Market Analysis reports the estimated value of the integrated home market at $20.1B. Categories experiencing the most growth include lighting, motorized shades, lighting control, and networking. Smart Home Integrators offer careers in sales, operations, marketing, project management, finance, merchandising, purchasing, technical trades, and customer service. If you're seeking to make an impact from the start of your career, spark impressive change, learn new or innovative skills, and most importantly, gain success in a field that rewards ambitious hard workers, a Smart Home Integration opportunity is for you!
Benefits of working in Smart Home Integration
Opportunity for Growth
If you want a responsible and engaging position in a fun environment, why not choose the Smart Home Integration sector. With the proper training and career road map, you can write your own ticket!
Gain In-Demand Skills
As consumers focus on improving and connecting their lives at home, growth in the smart home sector is booming.