Lead AV Technician

Encore Electric Career Site•Lakewood, CO

2d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

OVERVIEW: The Lead Technician works on customer sites in a variety of environments including new construction, remodels, and operating facilities. This position is also responsible for complying with Encore standards for Safety, and Customer Service. Compensation Range for this Role: $28.00-36.00 per hour Encore is a legacy company that has a strong track record of promoting from within our workforce. There is a career path for you at Encore! You will have access to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. We have Benefit Programs that include a no cost option for our employees. Employees have access to Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance. A retirement plan, including an employee-matched 401(k). An Employee Assistance Program that includes counseling, legal and financial advice. Receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and all major holidays. Get technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University . This program is at no cost to our employees and will help further your personal growth and your career! Opportunity to enroll in our Advanced Apprenticeship Program . You will earn additional compensation and gain technical and leadership knowledge for your career in the Electrical Industry Generous Employee Referral Program! 2019 AGC Safety Excellence Grand Award Winner Encore Electric was named among the Top Workplaces in America to work by The Denver Post. General Responsibilities Works with a commitment to safety Upholds the core values of Encore Electric Acts as a professional and uses basic work ethics Comes to work on time every day with appropriate attire and tools Keeps work area clean Installs quality work in a neat and workmanship like manner Treats tools with respect Works and climbs on ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms Identifies technology parts and components Performs strenuous physical work i.e., digging, kneeling, shoveling, lifting, pulling, pushing, climbing Keeps up with changing technology Wears tools at all required times Works in all weather conditions Specific Responsibilities Work independently or as part of a team Understand and follow safety guidelines and ensure others are following the appropriate protocols Understand scopes of work and can effectively complete the tasks associated Understand common industry tools including applicable testing equipment and how to use them Efficiently lead on different sized projects and/or more than one crew Communicate, educate, and delegate effectively Specific Responsibilities for an AV Lead Knowledge of installing various cable types Proficient in cable pathway installation, understanding standards and code Knowledge of common audio-visual equipment and hardware of various types Perform installation tasks in a manner that meets or exceeds industry standards, including: Cable termination (Crimp, Solder, Captive Screw) Mounting of devices Proper cable labeling techniques Structural mounting and rigging Projector and Screen installation Speaker installation (wall, ceiling, or portable) knows basics of 8ohm versus 70/100-volt system Flat panel display installation (wall or ceiling mount) Camera installation (wall or ceiling mount) Microphone Installation (Tabletop or ceiling) Demonstrate knowledge of industry recognized testing equipment Data Connections, including: Cat5E and Cat6/A 568A/B terminationsâ Shielded and unshielded part numbers and use STP, UTP, F/UTP Fiber Optic Connections Assembling and testing patch cables General Responsibilities for each Lead Ability to train and mentor junior technicians on installations standards and methods, as well as company related requirements Work within time and budget restraints Provide site supervision of the installation team with direction from the Senior Tech or Project Manager The ability to perform close-out documentation procedures as well as daily/weekly company documentation requirements Ability to procure materials collaboratively through Operations/Project Management for project related needs Crew Safety training and PPE assignment required to meet or exceed customer, industry, GC, and local jurisdiction requirements Always Promote a strong culture of Health and Safety Read and interpret electronic schematics, installation drawings and architectural blueprints Assist with basic mechanical fabrication, as necessary. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and three to five years of experience in a Technology Construction related field is preferred.
A functional physical is required to be completed and passed before work can be performed in all field positions.
The physical requirements can often be completed repetitively and for extended periods of time. These requirements include: Driving Sitting Climbing Lifting, floor to chest (up to 50lbs) Lifting, floor to waist (up to 50lbs) Lifting, waist to overhead (up to 30lbs each arm) Carrying (up to 50lbs) Standing Stooping Vision acuity (near, far and without color deficiencies) Walking Kneeling Trimming (final installation of electrical devices) Pushing (up to 100lbs) Pulling (up to 100lbs)

Nice To Haves

Formal education in Electronics or related fields is also preferred.
Knowledge of: Constructability and the construction process MS Office Software and other misc. computer programs Blueprint drawings and how it applies to the project. Reading blueprint drawings Wiring diagrams Schematics Low voltage systems Basic network principles Basic technology principles and standards
Skill in: Effective Listening Speaking intelligently Acting as a self-starter Spatial orientation Visualizing the constructability of an estimate Identifying scope gaps in construction documents Positive Customer Interactions Estimating the necessary resources needed to complete required tasks. Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information Assist and manage people and processes. Using construction software Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding.

Responsibilities

Works with a commitment to safety
Upholds the core values of Encore Electric
Acts as a professional and uses basic work ethics
Comes to work on time every day with appropriate attire and tools
Keeps work area clean
Installs quality work in a neat and workmanship like manner
Treats tools with respect
Works and climbs on ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms
Identifies technology parts and components
Performs strenuous physical work i.e., digging, kneeling, shoveling, lifting, pulling, pushing, climbing
Keeps up with changing technology
Wears tools at all required times
Works in all weather conditions
Work independently or as part of a team
Understand and follow safety guidelines and ensure others are following the appropriate protocols
Understand scopes of work and can effectively complete the tasks associated
Understand common industry tools including applicable testing equipment and how to use them
Efficiently lead on different sized projects and/or more than one crew
Communicate, educate, and delegate effectively
Knowledge of installing various cable types
Proficient in cable pathway installation, understanding standards and code
Knowledge of common audio-visual equipment and hardware of various types
Perform installation tasks in a manner that meets or exceeds industry standards, including: Cable termination (Crimp, Solder, Captive Screw) Mounting of devices Proper cable labeling techniques Structural mounting and rigging Projector and Screen installation Speaker installation (wall, ceiling, or portable) knows basics of 8ohm versus 70/100-volt system Flat panel display installation (wall or ceiling mount) Camera installation (wall or ceiling mount) Microphone Installation (Tabletop or ceiling)
Demonstrate knowledge of industry recognized testing equipment Data Connections, including: Cat5E and Cat6/A 568A/B terminationsâ Shielded and unshielded part numbers and use STP, UTP, F/UTP Fiber Optic Connections Assembling and testing patch cables
Ability to train and mentor junior technicians on installations standards and methods, as well as company related requirements
Work within time and budget restraints
Provide site supervision of the installation team with direction from the Senior Tech or Project Manager
The ability to perform close-out documentation procedures as well as daily/weekly company documentation requirements
Ability to procure materials collaboratively through Operations/Project Management for project related needs
Crew Safety training and PPE assignment required to meet or exceed customer, industry, GC, and local jurisdiction requirements
Always Promote a strong culture of Health and Safety
Read and interpret electronic schematics, installation drawings and architectural blueprints
Assist with basic mechanical fabrication, as necessary
Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

You will have access to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
We have Benefit Programs that include a no cost option for our employees.
Employees have access to Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
A retirement plan, including an employee-matched 401(k).
An Employee Assistance Program that includes counseling, legal and financial advice.
Receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and all major holidays.
Get technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University . This program is at no cost to our employees and will help further your personal growth and your career!
Opportunity to enroll in our Advanced Apprenticeship Program . You will earn additional compensation and gain technical and leadership knowledge for your career in the Electrical Industry
Generous Employee Referral Program!
This position is eligible for cell phone allowances and the short-term incentive program.