AV Lead Technician
Wachter, Inc.
Apply to this job Chicago, IL on site Until 8/22/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted December 10, 2025 Last posted June 3, 2026
Job description
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.
Why Choose Wachter:
- 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
Benefits Package, Company paid:
- 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
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
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.
Compensation (from employer):
27–35 USD per-hour-wage
About this role
Summary
Lead AV installations, direct technicians, read schematics, troubleshoot, ensure quality.
Job title
AV Lead Technician
Experience level
5+ years
Minimum experience
5+ years exp
Industry
other
Location requirements
On-site in Chicago, IL, with travel allowed; no remote work.
Salary
27–35 USD per-hour-wage
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
avixа cts certificationreading schematicsav installationteam leadershiptroubleshooting
Preferred skills
ctѕ-iosha 10/30biampextronamx
Specializations
av systemsaudio-visualinstallationleadershiptroubleshooting
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Chicago, IL, USA
On-site City
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