| Location | Kent, WA |
How You'll Contribute:The installation technician is responsible for performing a wide variety of installation duties on technology projects for our clients. This position is the key field position for the bulk of the actual work that gets done in our client's buildings. The install tech needs to coordinate with project management, field superintendents and others to fully understand their role on specific projects. They interpret our drawing packages to create the basis of the finished systems. This installation can include displays, projectors, loudspeakers, microphones, equipment racks, etc. Will also provide advice and guidance to Associate Installation Technicians as necessary.
What You'll Do:
Possess all skills from Associate Install Technician and most skills from the Associate Fabrication Technician job descriptions to install components and make modifications on site as necessary to complete the projectPhysical installation of a wide variety of technology into a wide variety of locationsExecute a wide variety of cabling terminations for all wire and connector types and ability to test completed terminationsSupport the preparation of equipment racks for staging of equipment wire lacing including installation of power strips, grounding bars, jack-fields, etc.Able to read and understand functional design drawings as well as cable riser diagrams and all architectural drawingsAble to assist in the mounting of base build equipment such as monitor mounts, ceiling speakers' microphones and projectorsProvide a consistent level of technical performance as well as flexibility in work schedule. This position requires periodic overtime and may require regular overtime for extended periods to meet fabrication deadlinesAble to complete assignments in accordance with or better than established task durations as well as estimate task durations to meet assigned deadlines. Provides daily feedback to Project Manager, or Site SuperintendentAble to build and wire custom designs from engineering drawingsFiber optic cable handling, installation termination and testingCan print and make minor corrections to cable labelsMaintain an organized work environment specifically orderliness and cleanliness of the shop and jobsites.Responsible for maintaining their toolkit, company vehicles and installation materials inventories. Keeping things clean, orderly and well documentedResponsible for maintaining their personal licenses, certifications and qualifications. (Some states have specific requirement in this area)Maintain daily record of time worked on specific projects for timesheet entry and work performed reports
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee. The employee may be exposed to construction site conditions on a regular basis. Employee will be responsible for their safety while on job sites and to comply with all safety regulations in place by the GC. Use of PPE is usually required on job sites. The employee can typically spend at least 60% of their time on their feet and be required to mobile around the construction site. The employee must have the ability to occasionally climb ladders, use stairs and lift and/or move materials up to 40 pounds in construction areas. The individual is regularly required to use keyboards, test equipment and controls required for SI installation projects. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth vision. When not on construction sites, the employee will experience normal office conditions and be required to use office equipment such as computers, peripherals, etc.Travel:Frequent travel by car and occasional airplane trips are required. Employee must possess a valid driver's license in their state of residence. Employee will be required to use their own vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current corporate rate. Local travel to job sites (within a 2-hour driving distance each way) will make up 70-90% usually but remote travel can be up to 30% of the job at times. 10% remote travel is required on a regular basis.Safety:
Maintain and wear appropriate PPE as the job and tasks require it.Ensure hazards are addressed and rectified in a timely manner.
What You'll Bring:Education & Certifications:
High school or GED
Required Skills/Qualifications:
One or more years as an associate technician and/or fabrication technician in commercial AV or related industryMust have a valid driver's license and adhere to our insurance requirementsFamiliarity with a wide range of audio, video and networking equipmentKnowledgeable of low voltage electrical conceptsPossess basic carpentry and/or installation skillsProficient use and safety with power toolsGood verbal communication skills and good customer service skillsAbility to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
AVIXA CTS Certification is desiredOSHA 30 Certificate is desiredActively pursuing the Washington E-06 License is desired