Installer

Wootten Audio Visual is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Lead AV Installer to direct on-site installation teams and execute complex commercial AV projects. As the Lead Installer, you will serve as the primary technical contact on job sites—managing physical installations, directing technician/subcontractor workflow, troubleshooting hardware and signal path issues, and ensuring every project meets Wootten Audio Visual’s standards of quality, clean aesthetics, and safety.

Key Responsibilities for New System Installation

1. On-Site Leadership & Project Execution

• Lead day-to-day physical installation activities for commercial AV, lighting, control, and acoustic treatment systems.
• Direct and mentor field technicians and independent subcontractors on site to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to project timelines.
• Read and interpret schematics, line drawings, architectural floor plans, and rack elevation diagrams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for site coordination with general contractors, electricians, and facility managers.

2. Systems Installation & Integration

• Mount, secure, and align speaker arrays, displays, commercial projectors, motorized screens, and LED video walls (including multi-cabinet mapping and processors).
• Assemble, structure, wire, and dress equipment racks to industry standards (clean cable management, proper labeling, heat distribution, and strain relief).
• Pull, terminate, test, and label high-voltage/low-voltage cabling (Cat5e/6/6A, coax, XLR, DMX, speaker wire, fiber optic, and SDI/HDMI runs).
• Install, configure, and patch pro audio mixers (analog and digital), amplifiers, DSP units, digital wireless systems, and IP-based paging systems.
• Hang, truss, and patch theatrical lighting fixtures (moving heads, wash fixtures, DMX distribution, and lighting controllers/software).

3. System Testing, Commissioning & Quality Control

• Perform initial system power-ups, signal routing tests, DMX addressing, and audio channel gain staging.
• Troubleshoot hardware, low-voltage wiring, network/AV-over-IP endpoints, and control logic issues prior to final commissioning.
• Ensure all work complies with local building codes, National Electrical Code (NEC) standards, OSHA safety regulations, and client specifications.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites throughout the duration of the project.

4. Documentation & Handover

• Document as-built changes, cable labels, IP address lists, and equipment serial numbers for post-installation records.
• Assist in final client walkthroughs, basic system orientation, and sign-offs.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in commercial audio-visual installation, low-voltage cabling, or live sound/lighting integration. 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory role on job sites.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Proficient with digital audio mixers (Yamaha, Allen & Heath, Midas, Behringer, etc.) and DSP systems.
• Experience with DMX lighting protocols, intelligent fixtures, and software controllers (e.g., Light Key, ShowXpress, Luminair).
• Familiarity with LED video wall assembly, receiving card configuration, and processors (e.g., NovaStar).
• Knowledge of IP-based paging systems, commercial 70V/100V audio, and AV-over-IP matrixing.
• Skills: Expert cable termination (RJ45, DB9, XLR, Euroblock, BNC), soldering, and rack elevation assembly.
• Tools & Equipment: Skilled in operating hand tools, power tools, multimeters, cable testers, ladders, scissor lifts, and scaffolding safely.
• Licensing & Certifications: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred. CTS or CTS-I certification is a strong plus.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 75 lbs, work at heights on lifts or ladders, work overhead, and stand/kneel for extended periods.

Soft Skills & Professional Traits

• Problem Solver: Strong troubleshooting mindset under pressure when encountering unexpected job site conditions.
• Quality-Driven: Uncompromising commitment to clean wiring aesthetics and precision.
• Communicator: Clear verbal and written communication skills for interacting with ownership, subcontractors, and clients.
• Self-Motivated: Capable of running a job site independently with minimal direct supervision.

Other Responsibilities: Troubleshoot / assess existing and possibly older systems for repair, optimization, or replacement reccomendations

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4.0 – 40.0 per week

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30