Automatic Operator Field Technician

The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC•Elkridge, MD

40d

About The Position

The Field Technician will be responsible for installing wireless access points, electrified door hardware, access control panels, analog and IP cameras, camera servers (NVR), power supplies, cable pathway systems and various structured cabling systems including, but is not limited to, fiber optic cabling systems, twisted pair cable, low voltage cable and coax Installations are performed in both new construction and retrofit scenarios in a variety of environments. Essential Functions• Install structured cabling systems (copper, fiber, low-voltage)• Install network switches, wireless access points and other IP devices Physical• Install various CCTV; analog and IP cameras• Install various types of NVR's and VMS platforms• Install cable pathway systems• Install, terminate, test, label and document horizontal, backbone and other cables• Learn installation best practices from Lead technicians• Work in a team environment with project manager, lead technician and other field technicians• Perform other duties, as required• Keep track of daily tasks completed• Keep track of hours worked• Assist with clean-up• Learn new skills without being asked • Participate in project commissioning and testing

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Hold a valid driver's license
Current and continued certification in at least one VMS system
Current and continued certification in at least one structured cabling system
At least one year's experience as an Installer (or equivalent position)
Successfully pass a back ground check and drug screen
Basic knowledge of networking principles, IP camera technology, controller hardware, door hardware and credential technologies
Ability to terminate and test category cable and fiber optic cable
Basic knowledge of low voltage principles (ohm's law, load calculations, metering, etc.)
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, line diagrams and specifications
Ability to communicate adequately with customer representatives in the field
Ability and willingness to serve as a mentor for Installers and/or junior Field Technicians

Responsibilities

Install structured cabling systems (copper, fiber, low-voltage)
Install network switches, wireless access points and other IP devices
Install various CCTV; analog and IP cameras
Install various types of NVR's and VMS platforms
Install cable pathway systems
Install, terminate, test, label and document horizontal, backbone and other cables
Learn installation best practices from Lead technicians
Work in a team environment with project manager, lead technician and other field technicians
Perform other duties, as required
Keep track of daily tasks completed
Keep track of hours worked
Assist with clean-up
Learn new skills without being asked
Participate in project commissioning and testing