Location: MN (Travel Required)
Compensation: $25 to $32 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time

Our client is seeking a Lead Installation Technician to oversee the installation of professional audio, video, and theatrical lighting systems in performance venues, commercial facilities, and houses of worship. This role combines hands-on technical work with crew leadership, ensuring installations are completed safely, efficiently, and to industry standards.

Responsibilities:
Lead installation of AVL systems including audio, video, and theatrical lighting equipment

Direct and coordinate small installation crews (2+ndash;5 technicians) onsite

Install, troubleshoot, and maintain AVL systems using industry best practices

Read and interpret CAD drawings and construction documents

Coordinate with project managers, designers, electricians, and general contractors

Document installation progress and maintain quality standards

Provide basic client training and system handoff support

Prepare tools, equipment, and installation materials for job sites

Maintain organized shop and installation areas

Support occasional live event or production work as needed

Qualifications:
3 to 7 years of AVL installation experience

Ability to read schematics and construction drawings

Experience with cable fabrication, rack assembly, termination, and system installation

General construction knowledge including mounting equipment and working within finished spaces

Strong communication skills and ability to interact with clients onsite

Working knowledge of theatrical rigging preferred

CTS certification or Power Limited Technician license preferred

Ability to lift up to 75 lbs., work at heights, and travel for projects

Benefits:
Health, dental, retirement, life, and disability insurance

Company vehicle provided for work use

Competitive hourly compensation based on experience

About Theater Outsource:
TheaterOutsource.com is the entertainment industry's dedicated recruiting partner; connecting top-tier talent with the companies that bring stages, venues, and experiences to life. From lighting and rigging to AV, scenic, and systems integration, we specialize exclusively in entertainment technology.

We work with manufacturers, integrators, and production companies nationwide; delivering permanent placements with no upfront cost and a 90-day guarantee.

We deliver the Talent.