Lead Audio Visual Installer

Lead Audio Visual Installer

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Field-Based / On the Road
Compensation: Competitive compensation based on experience

About the Position

EKC Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead Audio Visual Installer to join our growing AV Integration team.

EKC is a low-voltage integration company headquartered in Fresno, California, providing audio visual and technology solutions for school districts, colleges, healthcare facilities, commercial organizations, and other customers throughout the Western United States and Texas.

We are a people-first company that believes in investing in our employees and creating a collaborative environment where team members have the opportunity to grow with the organization.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced AV professional who enjoys both hands-on installation and greater involvement in the overall project process.

The primary responsibility of this position is leading and performing commercial AV installations. During the initial growth phase of the position, the Lead AV Installer will also assist with project-related activities such as site walks, field verification, customer meetings, project coordination, and gathering information for upcoming AV projects.

This expanded involvement provides the opportunity to work closely with our project management, engineering, estimating, and operations teams while helping develop AV projects from initial site evaluation through final installation.

As installation volume continues to grow, the position is expected to become increasingly focused on full-time AV installation and field leadership.

Compensation Structure

During the initial phase of the position, EKC intends to offer a salaried compensation structure providing consistent full-time compensation while the employee supports both AV installation and project-development activities.

As regional installation volume grows to support a consistent full-time field schedule, the position is expected to transition to EKC's standard hourly field compensation structure.

Specific compensation and transition details will be discussed during the interview process and will be based on experience, qualifications, and regional workload.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform installation of commercial audio visual systems.
• Install displays, projectors, projection systems, speakers, amplifiers, DSPs, control systems, video conferencing equipment, video walls, and related AV equipment.
• Read and interpret AV drawings, system diagrams, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, and installation documentation.
• Perform cable pulling, routing, dressing, labeling, termination, and testing.
• Terminate and troubleshoot AV, network, speaker, control, and other low-voltage cabling.
• Build, wire, dress, and troubleshoot AV equipment racks.
• Install network cabling and maintain professional cable management standards.
• Lead installation activities in the field and help coordinate work performed by technicians and installers.
• Verify completed installations against drawings, scopes of work, and project requirements.
• Identify field conditions or installation issues and communicate them effectively to project management and engineering.
• Diagnose and resolve AV system and installation issues.
• Operate cable testing and troubleshooting equipment.
• Participate in project site walks and field surveys.
• Assist with gathering measurements, photographs, infrastructure information, and existing-condition documentation for upcoming projects.
• Participate in customer and project coordination meetings when appropriate.
• Communicate field conditions and project requirements to estimating, engineering, project management, and operations teams.
• Maintain professional communication with customers, general contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Meet project schedules and installation deadlines.
• Maintain full compliance with company and customer safety requirements.
• Safely operate ladders, lifts, power tools, and other equipment commonly used in commercial AV installation.

Qualifications

• 3 years of commercial audio visual installation experience preferred.
• Previous experience functioning as a Lead Installer, Lead Technician, or senior-level AV technician strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial AV installation practices and standards.
• Experience installing professional AV systems from manufacturers such as Extron, Q-SYS/QSC, Crestron, Biamp, Shure, or similar platforms preferred.
• Experience with video walls, professional audio systems, control systems, DSP systems, and commercial display installations preferred.
• Ability to read and understand AV drawings and system documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal project teams.
• Comfortable participating in customer meetings and project site walks.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of field installation activities.
• Ability to lead other technicians and installers when assigned to a project.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

This position is designed for an AV professional who wants to do more than simply install equipment.

You will have the opportunity to see projects earlier in their lifecycle, participate in site evaluations, interact with customers, provide input on installation requirements, and ultimately lead the installation of the systems you helped prepare for.

As our AV workload continues to expand, the role will naturally shift toward a traditional Lead AV Installer position focused primarily on installation, commissioning support, troubleshooting, and field leadership.

For the right person, this is an opportunity to join the team early, establish themselves as a key field resource, and grow alongside our AV operation.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: On the road

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $50