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Field Installation Support Technician

ESPO Corporation

Chicago, IL(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$25 Per Hour
SKILLS
Air Traffic Control (ATC), Background Investigation, Building Restoration, Change Control, Concrete, Construction Support, Control Systems, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Drilling, Driver's License, Electricity, Electronic Engineering, Electronics, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Furniture Moving, Government, Hand Tools, Hardware Administration, High School Diploma, Installation Guide, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Military, Mobile Devices, Network Operations Center, On Site Support, Operational Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Packaging, Project Close-Out, Project Planning, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, Team Player, Technical Recruiting, Telecommunications, Warehousing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL(remote)
POSTED
Today
Job Title: Field Installation Support Technician
Start Date: ASAP
Approx. Pay Rate: $25/hr
H&W Rate: $5.09/hr (paid in addition to their hourly pay rate for the 1st 40 hours worked each week)
Duration: 6 months to start (most likely will be temp-to-hire; depends on performance and work load)
Work Location: 100% field work in the US
Per Diem is offered for all travel
Schedule: Mon-Thurs. - 7am-5pm (approx) -- 4 x 10's (plus OT as required)
Interviews REQUIRED - via Teams
US Citizenship REQUIRED
Drug Screen and Background check Required
* Candidates may have to go through the FAA background check before starting; it'll be determined on a case-by-case basis.

IMPORTANT:
1. Applicants must have a current and valid driver's license.
2. Applicants may use their personally owned vehicles
3. Applicants must cover all travel expenses and will be reimbursed weekly

Field Installation Support Technician
Our client is looking for an amazingly talented Field Installation Support Technician to join our team! In this role, you will provide hands-on support to field teams installing and preparing sites for air traffic control systems and infrastructure at FAA facilities throughout the National Airspace System. Working under the direction of a Field Installation Manager, crew lead, or senior technician, you will assist electricians, electronics technicians, installers, engineers, and other field personnel with general site preparation, material handling, equipment installation support, facility restoration, and project closeout activities.

What You'll Be Doing:
• Provide general hands-on support to field crews performing equipment installation, site preparation, relocation, modification, removal, and facility restoration activities.
• Assist electricians, electronics technicians, electronics installers, engineers, and other skilled personnel in completing assigned field work.
• Prepare work areas by moving furniture or equipment, installing floor and equipment protection, setting up tools and materials, and establishing safe and orderly work zones.
• Remove, protect, and reinstall floor tiles, ceiling tiles, access panels, covers, and other facility components as required to complete installation work.
• Measure, mark, cut, drill, fasten, and assemble basic installation materials such as plywood, blocking, spacers, brackets, supports, and equipment enclosures.
• Assist with drilling and installing approved anchors in concrete floors or walls for racks, cabinets, equipment bases, conduit supports, cable trays, and similar equipment.
• Assist with the assembly, placement, leveling, anchoring, and installation of equipment racks, cabinets, consoles, mounting hardware, and other system components.
• Support cable installation activities, including pulling, routing, dressing, securing, labeling, and organizing cables under the direction of qualified technical personnel.
• Receive, unload, inventory, stage, move, and protect tools, equipment, installation materials, and project supplies.
• Operate common hand and power tools safely and in accordance with manufacturer instructions, project procedures, and Clients requirements.
• Read and follow basic installation drawings, equipment layouts, work plans, checklists, written instructions, and site-specific procedures.
• Support installation team setup and closeout activities, including work-area cleanup, removal of packing materials and debris, tool accountability, and restoration of the facility to an acceptable condition.
• Complete assigned checklists, material records, work logs, photographs, and other field documentation as directed.
• Identify damaged materials, unsafe conditions, missing equipment, drawing conflicts, or other field issues and promptly report them to the crew lead or Field Installation Manager.
• Follow all FAA and Clients safety, security, quality, configuration-control, and site-access requirements.
• Work cooperatively with field personnel, FAA representatives, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders in active operational facilities.
• Perform only those electrical, electronic, equipment-operation, or other specialized activities for which the employee is properly trained, qualified, and authorized.
• Travel to project sites and work nights, weekends, extended shifts, or other nonstandard schedules when required to support installation and operational windows.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in field services, facilities support, installation support, general maintenance, construction support, warehouse operations, mechanical work, military service, or a related environment. Entry-level candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and relevant training may also be considered.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely use common hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively under the direction of a crew lead, supervisor, or senior technician.
• Ability to take accurate measurements and perform basic calculations using a tape measure and other common measuring tools.
• Ability to read and follow basic drawings, diagrams, equipment layouts, installation instructions, and work plans.
• Strong teamwork, dependability, communication, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work safely in active facilities, equipment rooms, warehouses, shops, and field environments.
• Ability to perform physical work that may include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing ladders, and working in confined or restricted areas.
• Basic computer and mobile-device skills sufficient to complete electronic timekeeping, training, communications, and field documentation.
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively within the United States, potentially up to 100% depending on project assignments.
• Must be able to meet customer security requirements. A background check by federal authorities will be performed.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
• Experience supporting equipment installations, site preparation, facilities modification, telecommunications, electrical work, data centers, airports, utilities, industrial facilities, or other technical field environments.
• Experience installing concrete anchors, equipment racks, cabinets, mounting hardware, cable supports, plywood assemblies, or similar installation components.
• Basic experience with cable pulling, routing, labeling, equipment mounting, or installation documentation.
• Familiarity with FAA facilities, airports, air traffic control environments, government facilities, or other mission-critical operating environments.
• OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, forklift, aerial-lift, fall-protection, or other applicable safety training or certifications.
• Experience working as part of a geographically dispersed or traveling installation crew.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs

Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.

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