Lead AV Technician

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Jarvis Smart Homes is seeking a Lead AV Technician to join our growing team. This is a hands-on working lead role for someone who excels at the physical side of installation but also possesses the technical skills to program systems and manage a job site.

We currently have a dedicated Low-Voltage Helper to assist with pre-wire, retrofitting, and mounting. Your goal is to lead the team in the field, ensure installations meet our high standards, and handle the final system programming and commissioning.

• Lead Installations: Work alongside and supervise a helper on residential and commercial projects. This is a hands-on role—you will be crawling attics, mounting TVs, and pulling wire, but you set the pace and quality standard.
• System Programming: Handle the configuration and programming of automation systems. You will own the final 20% of the job—making sure everything works before the client sees it.
• Network Deployment: Configure robust networks (Ubiquiti, Eero), including IP schemes, VLANs, and WAPs to ensure a solid foundation for our systems.
• Site Management: Act as the on-site Project Manager. You will coordinate with the owner, manage the helper’s tasks, and ensure the job is completed efficiently and correctly the first time.
• Mentorship: Teach and guide the junior technician to improve their skills and efficiency.

• Experience: 3+ years in the custom integration industry. You must be comfortable with both rough-in (pre-wire) and trim-out phases.
• Programming Skills: Hands-on experience with Control4 (Composer Pro) and/or Savant (Blueprint).
  
  Note:
  
  We will train the right Lead on specific systems, but you must know the fundamentals of automation programming.
• Networking Knowledge: Strong understanding of home networking (static IPs, mesh networks, basic managed switching concepts).
• Leadership: Ability to manage a job site and a helper without constant supervision.
• Professionalism: You take pride in your work (clean wiring, clean job site) and have excellent communication skills with clients.
• Requirements: Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.

We are committed to developing our people. This role offers a pathway to:

• Lead Technician → Operations/Project Manager As the company expands, this position will gain exposure to commercial AV, structured cabling, and complex project planning.

Based in Friendswood, Jarvis Smart Homes is a locally owned integrator that prioritizes quality craftsmanship over high-volume churn. We serve high-end residential clients who expect perfection, and we treat our team with that same level of respect.

Unlike massive corporate shops where you are just a number on a spreadsheet, here you will work directly with the owner, have a dedicated helper for the heavy lifting, and have a genuine say in how projects are run. We are building a team where "doing it right the first time" matters more than "doing it fast."