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Audio Visual Lead Technician
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Washington, DC, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
1 September 2026
What they need
Come join a 50-year-old integration firm that is the go-to provider for some of the most prestigious museums in the United States, with projects located primarily in the greater Washington, D.C., Texas, and New York City areas. We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified Lead AV Technician to support the fabrication and installation of highly customized museum experiences.
This role is responsible for leading a team of technicians, coordinating workflow both in the shop and on job sites, maintaining communication with the Management Team, and completing assigned documentation and tasks.
Qualifications:
- Hands-on fabrication and/or installation of complex audiovisual systems
- Willingness to work daily in Washington, D.C. or Lorton, VA, and travel as needed for remote sites
- Mounting of projectors, video monitors, and speakers
- Clear and effective communication with project teams and clients
- Reading and interpreting construction drawings
- Coordinating multiple team members in a fast-paced environment
- Troubleshooting complex AV, IT, electrical, and mechanical exhibit systems
- Applying working knowledge of basic IT principles and protocols
- Working with basic PC hardware and operating systems
- Collaborating as a team-oriented professional
- Utilizing Microsoft Office 365
- Applying entry-level project management and coordination skills
- Demonstrating working knowledge of electronic theory
- Following OSHA safety guidelines
- Using entry-level CAD or Visio tools
- Safely lifting up to 75 lbs
- Working at heights exceeding 35 feet
- Guiding and mentoring junior team members
- Maintaining records and drawings for as-built documentation
- Self-managing time, priorities, and deadlines
Preferred
- CTS, or CTS-I certification preferred
- OSHA certifications
- QSC Qsys level I or II certifications preferred
- Medialon, Pandora’s Box, AMX or Crestron certifications preferred
- Java, Python or C+ experience
- Working knowledge of PLC’s, Relays, or Ladder Logic
- Experience in configuring Brightsign or other delivery devices
- Experience with QSC, Extron, Cisco, Juniper, and Zeevee highly preferred
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