Wachter
Wachter5mo ago
USD 30–45/yr

AV Lead Technician

United StatesUnited States·Minneapolis,ChicagoWachter Perm - Benefitsmid
OtherAv TechnicianSkilled Trades & Field ServicesLow Voltage Technician
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Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! We are seeking experienced and highly motivated technicians to join our team in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting low voltage systems across industrial, retail, and commercial…

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OtherAv TechnicianSkilled Trades & Field ServicesLow Voltage Technician
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.
  • Mandatory Requirement: You must hold a current AVIXA CTS certification to be considered for this role. Candidates without a CTS certification will be automatically disqualified.
  • 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
  • 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 
  • 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.
  • Required: Active AVIXA CTS certification (Candidates without this will be disqualified).
  • 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.

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Chicago, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US
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    Listing Details

    Posted
    December 10, 2025
    First seen
    March 26, 2026
    Last seen
    June 4, 2026

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    WachterAV Lead TechnicianUSD 30–45