Commission Audio Visual Apprentice Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

AV Installation Technician

Location: Cleveland, OH (with travel to client sites)

Travel: Up to 50% (company-paid travel, including occasional weekends)

Join a Growing Team Delivering Cutting-Edge AV Solutions

Our client is seeking a skilled Lead AV Installation Technician to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced AV professional who enjoys hands-on work, solving technical challenges, and leading installation projects from start to finish. You'll work with advanced audio-visual technologies, including video walls, conferencing systems, control platforms, and integrated AV solutions across a variety of commercial environments.

If you're looking for an opportunity to expand your technical expertise, travel to unique project sites, and grow into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Install and configure commercial AV systems, including displays, video walls, projectors, speakers, microphones, conferencing equipment, and control systems
• Run and terminate AV, data, and low-voltage cabling according to project specifications
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and installation documents to ensure proper system deployment
• Test, troubleshoot, and commission AV systems for optimal performance
• Identify and resolve installation challenges while developing effective onsite solutions
• Support control system programming and commissioning efforts
• Train end users on equipment operation and system functionality
• Document project details, including serial numbers, warranties, and installation records
• Review project punch lists and provide field feedback to project management teams
• Load, unload, and organize equipment for project installations
• Serve as a lead technician onsite, assigning work and mentoring junior team members
• Maintain a professional presence while interacting with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Hands-on experience installing commercial AV systems
• Experience with video displays, projectors, speakers, microphones, and conferencing technologies
• Strong understanding of signal flow, audio systems, and video distribution
• Experience installing AV, data, and low-voltage cabling
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and system layouts
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Ability to lift, carry, and move AV equipment as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, Zoom Rooms, or Microsoft Teams Rooms
• Video wall installation experience
• AV system commissioning experience
• Control systems programming or integration support experience
• Previous lead technician or mentoring experience

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

This position offers more than routine service work. You'll be part of a team delivering permanent AV installations in corporate and commercial environments while gaining exposure to advanced technologies and high-profile projects. Our client values career growth, invests in technical development, and promotes from within. This role provides a clear path for experienced technicians looking to advance into leadership positions.

Why Join?

• Work with modern AV and collaboration technologies
• Opportunity to lead projects and mentor teammates
• Company-paid travel to a variety of client locations
• Exposure to complex commercial AV environments
• Growth-oriented culture with advancement opportunities
• Collaborative team environment with strong project support

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.