Installation Technician 2 - Santa Clara, CA

Diversified • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 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. Will also provide advice and guidance to Associate Installation Technicians as necessary.

Requirements

• High school or GED equal
• One or more years as an associate technician and/or fabrication technician or related industry experience.
• Must have a valid drivers license and adhere to our insurance requirements
• 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

Nice To Haves

• AVIXA CTS Certification is desired.
• OSHA 30 Certificate is highly desired.
• Other relevant certifications may be required or preferred based on the technology focus of the position.

Responsibilities

• 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 project
• 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 and ability to test completed terminations.
• Support 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 drawings.
• 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. Provides daily feedback to Project Manager, or Site Superintendent.
• Able to build and wire custom designs from engineering drawings.
• Fiber optic cable handling, installation termination and testing.
• Can print and make minor corrections to cable labels.
• Maintain 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 documented.
• Responsible 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

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED