SST Direct
AV Installation Technician
AW - Long Lake, MN - Full Time
AV Installation Technician
📍 Long Lake, MN (Serving the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area)
🕒 Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💲 Pay Range: $30–$40/hour (Based on Experience)
📌 Direct Hire Opportunity
About the Opportunity
Superior Skilled Trades is seeking an experienced AV Installation Technician to join a premier custom integration company specializing in luxury residential and light commercial technology solutions. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on installation work and takes pride in delivering high-end audio/video, networking, security, and smart home systems.
The ideal candidate has experience installing structured wiring, audio/video equipment, networking devices, surveillance cameras, and home automation products while providing exceptional customer service in occupied homes and commercial environments
Key Responsibilities
- Install and terminate low-voltage cabling including Cat5e, Cat6, speaker wire, fiber, and coaxial cable.
- Install and configure televisions, projectors, projection screens, soundbars, surround sound systems, amplifiers, receivers, and whole-home audio systems.
- Build and organize AV equipment racks with professional cable management.
- Install and troubleshoot Wi-Fi networks, access points, routers, switches, and structured wiring systems.
- Install surveillance cameras, video doorbells, access control, and security systems.
- Assist with installation of lighting control, motorized shades, and smart home automation systems.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and system documentation to complete installations accurately.
- Test, troubleshoot, and verify proper system operation before project completion.
- Communicate professionally with homeowners, builders, project managers, and team members.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites while following company quality standards.
Qualifications
Required:
- 3+ years of experience installing residential or commercial AV/low-voltage systems.
- Experience pulling and terminating Cat5e/Cat6 cable.
- Familiarity with structured cabling and rack building.
- Experience mounting TVs, speakers, projectors, and AV equipment.
- Basic understanding of IP networking.
- Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work on ladders, attics, and crawl spaces.
Preferred Experience
Experience with one or more of the following:
- Sonos
- Control4
- Lutron (RA3/HomeWorks)
- UniFi (Ubiquiti)
- Alarm.com
- Q-SYS
- ELAN
- Savant
- Josh.ai
- Ring
- Hikvision
- Axis
- Samsung
- Sony
Skills
- Low Voltage Installation
- Structured Cabling
- Home Automation
- Networking
- AV Troubleshooting
- TV Mounting
- Rack Building
- Cable Termination
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay
- Full-time, stable employment
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge smart home and commercial technology
- Ongoing manufacturer training and professional development
- Growth opportunities into Lead Technician or Project Management
- Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement (where applicable)
- Comprehensive benefits package
