At Crutchfield, our innovative company culture is centered around helping our employees succeed while delivering best-in-class service to our customers. We're looking for an experienced A/V Technician Apprentice to join our Charlottesville Retail Store. If you haven't heard of us, we're a unique blend of things: an acclaimed, national online retailer, a family-owned business that's Virginia-based, and a community-oriented group of consumer electronics enthusiasts. In short, we sell fun stuff and love doing it! We've also been recently named as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work by Virginia Business Magazine and Best Companies Group.

Read on if you're a natural at helping people and value a healthy, supportive work environment...

Who you are:

Friendly. Curious. Passionate about electronics. Great with tools. Ready to go the extra mile.

As an Experienced A/V Technician, you will be responsible for installing and configuring audio visual equipment in homes and commercial settings. Your technical expertise will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our clients enjoy a seamless and immersive audiovisual experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Install and configure audiovisual equipment, including but not limited to, televisions, projectors, sound systems, and smart home automation systems.

Perform cable management, routing, and concealment for a clean and professional appearance.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with A/V systems.

Collaborate with clients to understand their specific installation needs and provide personalized solutions.

Train clients on the proper use and maintenance of their audiovisual systems.

Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Qualifications:

Ability to lift up to 75lbs

Proven experience as an A/V Technician in residential and commercial settings.

Strong knowledge of audiovisual equipment, cabling, and system integration.

Familiarity with home automation systems (e.g., Control4, Crestron) is a plus.

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Strong customer service and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Valid Driver's license with an acceptable driving record

CEDIA CIT certification is a plus

Hours are generally Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM. This full-time position starts at $18.00/hour plus a competive bonus program. Crutchfield also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous paid time off plan, health and dental insurance options, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, and generous employee purchase plan.

Crutchfield is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.