Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Residential Audio Video Integration Technician / Lead Installer to join our team serving luxury homes throughout Flathead County, Montana.
This is not an entry-level or training position. We are looking for an experienced professional who can independently install, commission, troubleshoot, and complete sophisticated residential technology systems from pre-wire through final commissioning while consistently delivering exceptional workmanship and client service.
Our projects include high-performance home theaters, whole-home audio, premium networking, motorized shading, lighting control, surveillance, and integrated smart home systems. We are looking for someone who takes pride in exceptional craftsmanship, clean installations, and solving technical challenges without needing direction.
If you are the technician that others call when a system won't work, we'd like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
High-End AV Installation
- Install premium televisions, projection systems, home theaters, distributed audio systems, architectural speakers, and invisible speaker systems.
- Install equipment racks with professional cable management, labeling, and documentation.
- Perform clean retrofit and new construction low-voltage wiring.
- Install structured wiring panels, equipment enclosures, surveillance systems, networking equipment, and associated infrastructure.
- Safely install in-wall and in-ceiling speakers by accurately locating framing members and avoiding structural components, plumbing, HVAC systems, electrical wiring, and other concealed utilities. Candidates must possess a solid understanding of residential construction methods, framing practices, and building anatomy to perform clean, damage-free installations.
Construction Pre-Wiring & Project Leadership
- Independently perform and lead low-voltage pre-wire installations for new residential construction and major remodels.
- Read and interpret architectural plans, reflected ceiling plans, electrical drawings, and wiring schematics to determine device locations and cable pathways.
- Install structured wiring for audio, video, networking, surveillance, lighting control, motorized shades, access control, and future expansion.
- Ensure all wiring is properly routed, protected, secured, labeled, tested, photographed, and documented before insulation and drywall.
- Supervise and direct helpers or junior technicians while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Networking & System Commissioning
- Configure residential networks including routers, managed switches, wireless access points, VLANs, static IP addressing, and network troubleshooting.
- Commission audio/video systems and troubleshoot signal-flow issues.
- Configure streaming audio platforms, network-connected devices, surveillance systems, and other IP-based technologies.
Candidates with experience in these systems will receive strong preference.
Professionalism
- Work independently while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites.
- Communicate professionally with homeowners, builders, designers, and other trades.
- Represent our company with professionalism in occupied luxury homes.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- Minimum five years of full-time residential or commercial AV integration experience.
- Demonstrated experience independently completing projects from rough-in through final commissioning.
- Demonstrated experience leading low-voltage pre-wire installations for custom residential construction.
- Advanced knowledge of residential low-voltage wiring.
- Thorough understanding of residential construction methods, framing practices, and common building systems.
- Ability to safely install in-wall and in-ceiling products while avoiding structural framing, plumbing, HVAC systems, electrical wiring, and other concealed building components.
- Ability to read architectural plans, reflected ceiling plans, electrical drawings, wiring schematics, and construction documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting skills involving audio, video, networking, and integrated technology systems.
- Excellent cable management and professional equipment rack construction.
- Ability to supervise helpers or junior technicians while maintaining project quality and schedules.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience across multiple premium residential integration platforms and manufacturers will receive strong preference.
This may include experience with:
- Residential automation and control systems
- Lighting control systems
- Motorized shading systems
- Distributed audio platforms
- Home theater and high-performance audio systems
- Enterprise and residential networking equipment
- IP surveillance and access control systems
- Structured wiring and rack integration
- Audio and video calibration
- System commissioning and troubleshooting
Candidates who have successfully commissioned sophisticated residential technology systems across multiple premium manufacturers will receive strong preference.
Compensation
Compensation is highly competitive and based on demonstrated experience and technical ability.
Additional incentives include:
- Performance-based bonuses
- Business development incentives for referrals and client-generated opportunities
- Manufacturer certification and advanced technical training relevant to your role
- Flexible scheduling for qualified candidates
- Opportunity to transition into a full-time position
Hiring Process
To ensure we hire the right technician for our clients, finalists will participate in:
- Technical interview
- Professional reference checks
- Paid hands-on skills assessment
- Criminal background check
- Pre-employment drug screening
Because our technicians work inside occupied homes and around valuable property, criminal history will be evaluated on an individual basis, consistent with applicable law.
We are committed to exceptional workmanship and outstanding client experiences. We are looking for professionals who share those values and take pride in delivering systems that exceed client expectations.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Are you physically able and willing to crawl through attics and tight crawlspaces to pull wire on a daily basis?
- How many professional TV mounting projects have you completed as a lead technician?
- How many in-ceiling or in-wall speakers have you professionally installed and wired?
- STOP: PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT AN AV PROFESSIONAL. THIS IS NOT A TRAINING POSITION!
Pay: $26.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Which residential automation platforms have you personally configured or commissioned?
- What manufacturers are you most experienced with? Please list brands you have installed regularly.
- Are you currently employed by another AV integration company or electrical contractor? If yes, please explain.
Experience:
- Audio Video Installation: 2 years (Required)
Location:
- Flathead County, MT (Required)
Work Location: In person
