Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Who We Are

IQ Automation is a custom integration company specializing in premium audio/video, smart home automation, lighting control, networking, security, and connected home technologies throughout Southeastern Wisconsin.

We are looking for an experienced technician who takes pride in quality work, enjoys solving problems, and is ready to take on greater responsibility in the field.

Position Overview

IQ Automation is seeking a Lead Residential AV / Smart Home Technician to help lead installations on high-end residential projects.

This is a hands-on position for an experienced technician who can work independently, guide other technicians in the field, troubleshoot technical issues, and help ensure projects are completed to IQ Automation's quality standards.

The ideal candidate is technically skilled, organized, dependable, and comfortable communicating with customers, team members, and other trades.

What You'll Do

• Install audio/video, automation, networking, surveillance, security, lighting control, and other low-voltage systems.
• Help lead residential installations from pre-wire through final system completion.
• Provide direction and technical support to other technicians on the job site.
• Read and follow project documentation, wiring diagrams, and system designs.
• Run, terminate, test, and label low-voltage cabling.
• Install TVs, speakers, equipment racks, network equipment, cameras, keypads, and other smart home devices.
• Build clean, organized, and properly labeled AV racks.
• Install and configure routers, switches, and wireless access points.
• Perform system setup, programming, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Identify installation or technical issues and communicate them to the Project Manager.
• Maintain high standards for workmanship, organization, cleanliness, and job-site safety.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, builders, contractors, and other trades.
• Help train and support less-experienced technicians.

Qualifications Required

• 3+ years of professional experience in residential AV, smart home automation, low-voltage, networking, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of AV systems, signal flow, structured cabling, and proper termination practices.
• Experience with residential networking and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, floor plans, and project documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide direction to other technicians.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift equipment, work on ladders, and perform physical installation work.

Preferred

• Experience with Control4, Savant, Josh.ai, Lutron, etc.
• Experience with Sonos and distributed audio/video systems.
• Experience with surveillance and security systems.
• Experience building professional AV racks.
• Experience with D-Tools.
• CEDIA, Control4, Lutron, networking, or similar industry certifications.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover options.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Gym membership reimbursement.
• Employee purchase program.
• Team-building events.
• Company-paid training and industry certifications.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Why IQ Automation?

You'll work with premium technology on a variety of custom residential projects while continuing to develop your technical and leadership skills.

If you're an experienced technician who takes pride in your work, enjoys solving problems, and is ready to take the next step in your career, we'd like to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Smart Home Integration offers a tremendous growth opportunity for a variety of skill sets including sales, technician, project management, operations and more.

According to CEDIA, the global trade association for the home technology industry, the most recent 2021 Integrated Home Market Analysis reports the estimated value of the integrated home market at $20.1B. Categories experiencing the most growth include lighting, motorized shades, lighting control, and networking. Smart Home Integrators offer careers in sales, operations, marketing, project management, finance, merchandising, purchasing, technical trades, and customer service. If you’re seeking to make an impact from the start of your career, spark impressive change, learn new or innovative skills, and most importantly, gain success in a field that rewards ambitious hard workers, a Smart Home Integration opportunity is for you!

Benefits of working in Smart Home Integration

Opportunity for Growth

If you want a responsible and engaging position in a fun environment, why not choose the Smart Home Integration sector. With the proper training and career road map, you can write your own ticket!

Gain In-Demand Skills

As consumers focus on improving and connecting their lives at home, growth in the smart home sector is booming.