Electronic Security Installation Technician - Boydton, VA

Diversified•Boydton, VA

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About The Position

Diversified is hiring an Electronic Security Installation Technician to perform installation work on client technology projects. The role is a key field position responsible for carrying out much of the work at client sites, interpreting drawing packages, and coordinating with project management, field superintendents, and others to understand project responsibilities. Installations may include electronic security systems and other technology components such as displays, projectors, loudspeakers, microphones, and equipment racks. The technician may also provide advice and guidance to Associate Installation Technicians. The technician performs assignments at client job sites with little supervision and may coordinate with clients, contractors, and subcontractors on smaller projects. The role requires sound judgment, diplomacy, flexibility in scheduling, and communication with project managers or site superintendents. Periodic overtime is required, with regular overtime possible for extended periods to meet deadlines. Frequent car travel and occasional air travel are required; local job-site travel is typically 70–90%, and remote travel may be required regularly. Work may take place on construction sites, where the technician is responsible for personal safety and compliance with site safety rules, including wearing required PPE. When not at construction sites, work may take place in normal office conditions. The employee must have a valid driver’s license and use their own vehicle for travel, with mileage reimbursed at the current corporate rate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One or more years of experience as an associate technician and/or fabrication technician, or related industry experience.
Valid driver’s license in the employee’s state of residence and compliance with the company’s insurance requirements.
Ability to understand access control and CCTV systems; install access control, CCTV, and intercom systems; and troubleshoot and fix installation issues.
Familiarity with a wide range of audio, video, and networking equipment.
Knowledge of low-voltage electrical concepts.
Basic carpentry and/or installation skills.
Proficient and safe use of power tools.
Good verbal communication and customer-service skills.
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical problems.
Ability to work with little supervision, exercise sound judgment, and communicate with project managers, site superintendents, clients, and other job-site stakeholders.
Ability to travel frequently by car and occasionally by airplane; use a personal vehicle for job travel.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including spending substantial time on one’s feet, moving around construction sites, occasionally climbing ladders and using stairs, and lifting or moving materials up to 40 pounds.
Ability to comply with construction-site safety regulations and use required PPE.

Nice To Haves

Lenel Certification is preferred.
OSHA 30 Certificate is highly desired.
Other relevant certifications may be required or preferred depending on the technology focus of the position.

Responsibilities

Install a wide variety of technology components at client sites, including electronic security systems and related equipment.
Use skills associated with Associate Installation Technician and Associate Fabrication Technician work to install components and make on-site modifications.
Terminate a variety of wire and connector types and test completed terminations.
Prepare equipment racks for staging, including wire lacing and installation of power strips, grounding bars, and jack-fields.
Read and understand functional design drawings, cable riser diagrams, and architectural drawings.
Assist with mounting base-build equipment such as monitor mounts, ceiling speakers, microphones, and projectors.
Build and wire custom designs from engineering drawings.
Handle, install, terminate, and test fiber-optic cable.
Print cable labels and make minor corrections.
Complete assignments within established task durations, estimate task durations, meet deadlines, and provide daily feedback to the Project Manager or Site Superintendent.
Maintain an organized, clean work environment at the shop and job sites.
Maintain personal toolkit, company vehicles, and installation-material inventories, keeping them clean, orderly, and documented.
Maintain personal licenses, certifications, and qualifications.
Record daily hours worked on specific projects and work performed for timesheet and reporting purposes.
Coordinate with clients, contractors, and subcontractors on smaller projects as needed.
Wear appropriate PPE and ensure hazards are addressed and rectified in a timely manner.
Provide advice and guidance to Associate Installation Technicians as necessary.