Answering these questions can help you know if youre a good potential fit for us:
- Are you a natural craftsman
- Do you possess a fanatical attention to detail and neatness
- When you connect a computer or entertainment system do you by nature make sure all the wires are labeled and organized
- Do you love keeping up with the latest consumer technology and constantly learning about the next cool thing
- Are you just as comfortable pulling wire through unfinished construction as you are hanging a $15K TV
- Do you relish the moment when you power up a home theater and test the volume of the surround sound
*If you answered most of these questions with an abso-freakin-lutely consider joining our team.
Who are we
Remember the cartoon The Jetsons as a kid Or how about the movie Iron Man
Both shows have a key commonality: they showcased really bad-ass homes that were souped up with the kind of technology that would blow your mind if that technology actually existed in real life.
Well what was fiction is rapidly becoming real life. Consumer technology and smart home systems are evolving at a rapid pace which means homes being built or renovated today and in the coming years are going to look more and more like those homes in the movies.
We opened our Florida shop in 95 with a simple promise to our clients- that we would do whatever we said we would. Nearly 30 years later were still guided by that commitment as we design sell and install the latest in custom automation technology. In our business good enough sucks! We drive to provide the best experience for our clients by designing systems that sound good look good and are easy to use.
Do you have a passion for technology And perhaps a knack for building client relationships and exceeding client expectations If your answer is yes consider joining our team!
What would a typical day look like
As a Lead Technician/Installer at our company youll spend your time working in high-end homes and businesses to install and integrate the latest in A/V and other automation technology.
Heres how a typical week might look:
- On Monday you might find yourself pulling wire at a residential home under construction while showing a more junior technician the ropes;
- On Tuesday you may be putting the finishing touches on a conference room;
- On Wednesdays we all fly to Vegas together and hit the casinos. (just kidding; we just wanted to make sure youre still paying attention)
- You may end your week on Friday doing a few onsite visits to provide advanced troubleshooting for existing client systems that couldnt be resolved remotely.
At a more granular level your days will consist of the following:
- Installation of audio/visual networking security and automation equipment in residential and commercial locations
- Running low-voltage wiring during construction and after
- Trenching and conduit installation
- Interpreting engineering schematics and documentation
- Terminating head-end system components
- Understanding installation interfaces between control systems and subsystems
- Advanced troubleshooting of audio visual and automation equipment
- Maintaining van and onsite field inventory
- Delivering paperwork and receipts to appropriate departments
- Managing equipment delivery and staging to project sites
- Training and mentoring junior-level technicians
Whether youre doing installation or service youll provide detailed documentation of your work so that anyone on the team can pick up where you left off. We expect our Lead Technicians to be able to manage projects from start to finish while providing daily status reports.
If were lucky your daily work will be planned and structured. However priorities can shift at a moments notice. You must be comfortable with shifting focus and willing to be an active participant in juggling multiple demands.
When the client is ready to use their technology for the first time youll train them and answer all their questions. You will always be expected to treat our clients and your colleagues with patience and friendliness no matter how big or small their issue. Client service is something we hold sacred at our company so it is of the utmost importance that you are willing and able to serve as a helping hand for our clients in their moment of need.
What should you bring to the table
- At least 3 years of experience in low-voltage especially AV & custom installation
- Knowledge of residential systems integration including audio/video lighting shades climate control CCTV and networks
- Experience with home technology integration systems such as Control4 Creston Savant Lutron- were Control4 experts so bonus points if this is your tried and true platform!
- An understanding of construction techniques system design and principles behind wiring.
- Ability to perform calculations and engage in strategic and creative problem solving
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
- Reliable transportation and clean driving record
- Experience with technology in general - computers networking etc. If you dont know the difference between coax and HDMI cables we likely arent going to be a good fit
- A high level of emotional intelligence
- A professional appearance at all times
- Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
- Resourceful and willing to patiently work through challenging situations
- Dedicated to details and follow-through
- Ambition to strive for 100% client satisfaction at all times
What do we bring to the table
- Base salary: $25-34/hour commensurate with experience
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with a company match
- Employee discount
- Paid Time Off
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Typically an 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Application Question(s):
- What makes you interested in joining the AV Specialists team
Experience:
- Custom AV Integration: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Smart Home Integration offers a tremendous growth opportunity for a variety of skill sets including salestechnicianproject 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 insalesoperations marketing project management finance merchandising purchasing technical trades and customer service. If youre 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 workersa 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 choosethe Smart Home Integration 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.