Experienced Smart Home Technician / Programmer

Luxury Residential Smart Homes

$28–$42 per hour based on experience + $100 per overnight travel night

This is an hourly, non-exempt role.

Program, commission, and fine-tune integrated smart home systems in high-end private residences. Lighting. Shading. AV. Networking. Control.

This is for technicians who can see the whole system, not just pull wire.

If you know Lutron and understand how AV, networking, and control tie together, you will thrive here.

What You’ll Do

• Program and commission Lutron lighting and shading systems
• Configure and support Savant and integrated AV control systems
• Build racks, terminate wiring, and deliver clean, serviceable installs
• Test, optimize, and finalize complete home systems
• Troubleshoot complex system interactions on-site and remotely
• Work inside finished luxury homes where precision matters

What You Need

• 2+ years programming and installing residential AV systems in private homes
• Solid experience with Lutron HomeWorks systems required
• Experience with Savant preferred
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals
• Ability to think holistically across lighting, AV, and control platforms
• Clean wiring and rack-building skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and climb ladders
• Valid driver’s license

Travel

Travel is an essential function of this role

• Projects in Philadelphia and NYC are common
• Overnight stays may be required
• Longer-distance travel may occur, including destinations such as Miami or the Bahamas
• All business travel beyond a normal commute is fully covered
• 100 per night overnight bonus when applicable
• Real hotels and team dinners

Perks & Benefits

• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid Time Off + Holidays
• PTO balance match if joining from another AV company
• 100 per night overnight bonus when applicable
• Employee purchase program at cost
• Custom tech bag and professional apparel
• Fast tool approval. If it helps you do the job right, we buy it
• Supportive team. No ego. No blame. Just solutions

About Springboard Automation

Springboard Automation designs and delivers lighting, shading, AV, and networking systems for luxury residences. We partner closely with architects and interior designers to execute clean, invisible technology that performs flawlessly.

We value:

• Go Above and Beyond
• Own the Problem
• Say it Positive
• Be a Trusted Resource
• Maximize Employee Happiness

If you want to operate at a higher technical level and take ownership of complete systems, apply now.