Lead AV Technician

Position Overview

Are you the person everyone looks to when the show has to run flawlessly? Peak Technologies is looking for a Lead AV Technician who thrives in live environments, leads with confidence, and knows how to bring complex audio, video, and lighting systems together under pressure. This role is all about ownership—owning the tech, the crew, and the success of every event.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Tech: Lead the setup, operation, troubleshooting, and teardown of audio, video, and lighting systems
• Own the Tech: Ensure clean signal flow, optimized system configuration, and rock-solid performance
• Own the Tech: Run sound checks, video alignment, and full system testing before doors open
• Own the Tech: Jump in fast to diagnose and resolve issues during live events—no panic, just solutions
• Lead the Crew: Direct AV technicians and stagehands on site with clarity and authority
• Lead the Crew: Assign tasks, manage workflows, and enforce safety and operational standards
• Lead the Crew: Act as the go-to technical lead during events
• Lead the Crew: Mentor junior technicians and help elevate the entire team
• Support Events & Clients: Partner with clients, producers, and planners to understand event goals and technical needs
• Support Events & Clients: Translate show flows and specs into executable AV plans
• Support Events & Clients: Maintain a confident, professional, client-first presence on site
• Support Events & Clients: Adapt seamlessly to last-minute changes while keeping show quality high
• Manage Gear Like a Pro: Ensure the right equipment is pulled, prepped, deployed, and returned
• Manage Gear Like a Pro: Inspect gear before and after events; flag damage or shortages
• Manage Gear Like a Pro: Maintain proper handling, labeling, and storage of all AV equipment
• Manage Gear Like a Pro: Support warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and equipment maintenance as needed
• Set the Standard: Enforce safe work practices, rigging standards, and electrical safety
• Set the Standard: Ensure compliance with company policies and venue regulations
• Set the Standard: Keep workspaces clean, organized, and show-ready

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: 3–5+ years of professional AV experience in live events, corporate, or production environments
• Strong hands-on knowledge of audio, video, and basic lighting systems
• Proven experience leading crews or serving as a show or tech lead
• Calm, confident troubleshooting skills in high-pressure live environments
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
• Valid driver’s license (if operating company vehicles)

Preferred Qualifications

• Digital audio consoles, wireless RF coordination, and video switching experience
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Webex
• Basic networking and signal distribution knowledge
• CTS or other AV certifications
• Forklift, lift, or rigging certifications