Associate Installation Technician

Diversified • Washington, DC

1d • $24 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Installation Technician (AIT) is an entry level position responsible for performing a wide variety of installation duties on technology projects for our clients. This position is a field position for the bulk of the actual work that gets done in our clients’ 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. This position will work under the close supervision of other staff members while attaining the skills and experience needed to perform normal installation tasks.

Requirements

• AVIXA CTS Certification (will begin online and book self-study for CTS)
• One year as a fabrication technician or other related industry experience is desired
• Must have a valid driver’s license and adhere to our insurance requirements
• Other relevant certifications may be required or preferred based on the technology focus of the position
• Familiarity with a wide range of audio, video and networking equipment
• Knowledgeable of low voltage electrical concepts
• Possess basic carpentry and/or installation skills
• Proficient use and safety with power tools
• Good verbal communication skills and good customer service skills
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical problems

Responsibilities

• Training and developing the basic skills needed is a key goal of this position
• Proper identification of cables, pulling, cutting wrapping, hanging and testing cable runs to functional and cable riser diagrams
• Physical installation of a wide variety of technology into a wide variety of locations
• Execute a wide variety of cabling terminations for all wire and connector types
• Support the preparation of equipment racks onsite during installation
• Able to read and understand functional design drawings as well as cable riser diagrams and rack elevations
• Able to assist in the mounting of base build equipment such as monitor mounts, ceiling speakers’ microphones and projectors
• Provide 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 deadlines
• Able to complete assignments in accordance with or better than established task durations as well as estimate task durations to meet assigned deadlines including weekends and overtime
• Provides daily feedback to the more senior install techs, Site Superintendent, and/or management
• Able to build and wire custom panels from engineering drawings
• Assisting in fiber optic cable handling and installation
• Maintain an organized work environment specifically orderliness and cleanliness of the shop and jobsites
• Responsible for tracking and maintaining their toolkit, company vehicles and installation materials inventories. Keeping things clean, orderly and well documented
• Responsible for tracking and 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 done reporting
• Maintain and wear appropriate PPE as the job and tasks require it.
• Ensure hazards are addressed and rectified in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options to suit your family’s needs
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
• Commuter Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed