Lead Installation Technician

Diversified•Kenilworth, NJ

About The Position

The AV Installation Technician performs a wide variety of installation duties for technology projects, primarily in shop build environments preparing systems for installation in clients’ buildings. Occasional onsite work may be required. The technician coordinates with project management and others to understand their role on each project, interprets drawing packages, and builds portions of finished audiovisual and related technology systems, including cabling. The role involves cable preparation and termination, rack fabrication and staging, equipment installation and wiring, custom panel construction, and fiber-optic cable handling, termination, and testing. The technician also supports other fabrication staff, provides feedback to CAD and Engineering, maintains tools and test equipment and an organized work area, tracks project time, and keeps personal licenses, certifications, and qualifications current. The position requires schedule flexibility and periodic overtime, which may be regular for extended periods to meet fabrication deadlines.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related AV industry experience.
Familiarity with a wide range of audio, video, and networking equipment.
Basic carpentry and/or installation skills.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical problems.
Current proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Excel.
Valid driver’s license and compliance with the company’s insurance requirements.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

AVIXA CTS-1 certification.

Responsibilities

Physically install a wide variety of technology in a variety of locations.
Cut cables accurately to assigned lengths for bench fabrication; sort and flag cables for rack lacing or shipment as directed.
Prepare and label cables by hand and with automated striping machines according to Diversified standards.
Execute and test cable terminations for broadcast, network, and audiovisual connectors.
Read and understand cable wirelists, project drawings, and documentation for cable fabrication.
Prepare and pack racks for shipment to job sites.
Prepare equipment racks for staging and wire lacing, including installing power strips, grounding bars, and jack-fields.
Mount equipment in racks and terminate wiring and connections according to technical drawings.
Read and understand functional design drawings and equipment rack diagrams.
Build and wire custom panels from engineering drawings.
Handle, install, terminate, and test fiber-optic cable.
Maintain relationships with CAD and Engineering and provide feedback on fabrication efficiencies.
Assist and guide other fabrication staff in interpreting drawings and improving builds.
Keep the shop and jobsites organized, orderly, and clean.
Maintain tools, test equipment, and material inventories, and keep records well documented.
Maintain personal licenses, certifications, and qualifications.
Record daily time worked on specific projects for timesheet entry.