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Cinematic home theater installation by Sounds Unlimited
Now Hiring — Professional AV Installer

Build Something
People Can Feel.

Sound you feel in your chest. A picture that stops a room. For 45+ years, Sounds Unlimited has been turning rooms into experiences across Danville and beyond. We're looking for a craftsman who takes pride in doing it right — and wants their work to matter.

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1978 Family-Run Since
2,500+ Installations
90+ Churches Served
Why Sounds Unlimited

A Place to Master Your Craft

We're not a churn-and-burn install shop. We're a family-run team that's been doing this the right way since 1978 — and we want someone who's in it for the craft, not just the clock.

Family-Owned Since 1978

Founded by Bucky Buckner and still run like a family. Your name is on every job — and so is ours.

Master Your Craft

Hands-on mentorship, manufacturer training, and the time to do it right. We sweat the details others skip.

High-End Gear

Work with the best in the business — 4K laser projection, Dolby Atmos, Savant, Control4 and more.

Work That Matters

Family movie nights, packed sanctuaries, a car that finally sounds incredible. You make those moments happen.

Sounds Unlimited installer running cable and mounting equipment on site Danville, VA · Full-Time
The Role

Professional AV Installer

No two days look the same. One morning you're calibrating a dedicated home theater so the first frame gives a family chills. That afternoon you're dialing in a church sound system so every seat hears every word. You're the person who turns a pile of high-end gear into something that just works — and looks clean doing it.

  • Install, configure, and calibrate residential and commercial audio/video systems
  • Run clean low-voltage wiring — speaker wire, HDMI, Cat6, and control cabling
  • Mount TVs, projectors, screens, and speakers with precision
  • Program control systems (Savant, Control4, RTI) and church sound, video & livestream setups
  • Troubleshoot on site, keep a tidy job, and treat every client like a neighbor

You'll thrive here if you'd rather take an extra hour to hide a cable than leave it sloppy, you light up when a system finally sings, and a handshake at the end of a job means something to you.

A Day in the Life

No Two Days Sound the Same

Here's what a real Tuesday can look like on our crew.

8:00 AM — The Shop

Coffee, game plan, load-out

The crew walks the day's jobs together, checks the racks and gear staged the night before, and loads the van. Questions get answered before you roll, not on the client's driveway.

9:00 AM — A Home Theater

Mounting day

Projector goes up, screen gets squared to the millimeter, and speaker wire disappears into the walls. The homeowner keeps peeking in — that's the fun part.

1:30 PM — A Church Sanctuary

Dialing in Sunday

New wireless mics and a PTZ camera for the livestream. You walk the volunteer team through the board until they're running it themselves — and you see the relief on their faces.

4:30 PM — Back at the Shop

Wrap, prep, head home

Van restocked, tomorrow staged, notes logged. You leave on time knowing two more rooms in town sound better than they did this morning — because of you.

What You'll Bring

The Right Fit for the Job

You don't need every line below — but the must-haves are must-haves. The rest tells us where you'll start and how fast you'll grow.

Must-Haves Required

  • 2+ years in AV installation or a closely related trade
  • Solid grasp of audio/video systems, networking, and low-voltage wiring
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Comfortable lifting 50+ lbs and working from ladders
  • Sharp problem-solving and real attention to detail
  • Professional appearance and strong communication
  • Able to pass a background check

Bonus Points Preferred

  • CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) certification
  • Experience with Savant, Control4, or similar control systems
  • Church audio/video installation experience
  • Networking certifications or hands-on network experience
  • Acoustic treatment and calibration know-how
  • A genuine love of great sound and picture
What You Get

More Than a Paycheck

We invest in the people who carry our name onto every job site.

Competitive Pay

Based on your experience and skill — with room to earn more as you grow.

Paid Training

Manufacturer certifications and hands-on mentorship to sharpen your craft.

Paid Time Off

Vacation and holidays — because life off the job site matters too.

Real Growth

A clear path to lead installer and beyond — we promote from within.

A Tight-Knit Team

Supportive crew, shared pride in the work, and people who have your back.

Tools & Gear

The right equipment to do the job right — no fighting broken tools.

Where This Goes

A Trade You Can Build a Life On

We promote from within — every step here is one somebody on a crew like ours has climbed.

Apprentice / Helper

Learn the trade hands-on: cable runs, mounting, rack building. No AV experience required — just good hands and hustle.

Hiring now

AV Installer

Run installs start to finish — theaters, churches, businesses. Manufacturer training and certifications on us.

Lead Installer

Run the job site and the crew. You're the name clients ask for and the standard the work is measured against.

Systems Designer / Project Lead

Design the systems, scope the projects, walk the blueprints — the craft moves from your hands to your head.

Bucky Buckner, founder of Sounds Unlimited
“
I started this company in 1978 with one rule: do the work like your name is on it — because it is. I'm not looking for someone to fill a seat. I'm looking for someone who hears the difference, and cares enough to chase it.
Bucky Buckner Founder & Owner, Sounds Unlimited
What Happens Next

After You Hit Send

No black holes, no six-round interviews. Here's the whole process.

1

We read it — personally

A real person on Bucky's team reviews every application. No software screens you out.

2

A quick phone call

If it looks like a fit, we call for a short, honest conversation — your story, our work, your questions.

3

Come see the shop

Meet the crew, see the gear, get a feel for how we work. You're interviewing us too.

4

The offer

If we both feel it, you get a straight offer — pay, schedule, start date. Then we get to work.

Before You Apply

Straight Answers

Do I need AV experience to apply?

No. Experience helps, but we've trained plenty of great installers from scratch. If you're good with your hands, take pride in neat work, and want to learn a real trade, apply and tell us that in your application.

I come from car audio / electrical / carpentry — does that count?

Absolutely. We started as a car audio shop in 1978, so we have a soft spot for 12-volt folks. Wiring discipline, fabrication skills, and job-site sense all transfer directly to home, church, and commercial AV work.

Do I need my own tools?

No — we supply the equipment to do the job right. If you have hand tools you love, bring them, but you won't be buying your way into this job.

What's the schedule like?

It's a full-time role based out of our Danville shop. Most work is daytime on local job sites, with the occasional bigger church or commercial project that takes some travel within the region.

How fast will I hear back?

Quickly. Applications go straight to the team — not into a database — and if it's a fit we usually reach out within a few days for a phone call.

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Let's Build Something Together

If the work above sounds like you, we'd genuinely love to meet you. The application takes just a few minutes — and a real person on our team reads every single one.

  • We read every application No black-hole inbox. Bucky's team reviews each one personally.
  • Quick, human process A few questions, your resume, and a real conversation — not endless rounds.
  • Newer to the trade? Still apply. If you've got the hands and the hunger, tell us — we train.
Bucky Buckner

Questions first? Call us anytime at (434) 792-6717 and ask for the team.

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Your Best Work Belongs Here.

Join a Danville institution that's been raising the bar on sound and picture since 1978. Bring your craft. We'll give it a home.

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