Field Technician

Socket.dev; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with 1:1

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Long-term disability (LTD) insurance

Supplemental life insurance available

FSAs (Healthcare and Dependent Care)

Job summary

Verrex seeks a Field Technician to lead the installation and final testing of audio-visual systems on multi-room projects. You will collaborate with the Project Manager and Project Engineer to document commissioning results and ensure quality handoffs to clients.

This role requires hands-on tool use, wiring schematics knowledge, basic networking, and the ability to manage subcontractors in the field while maintaining safety and client communication.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required.
• 3–5 years in AV/tech field preferred.
• OSHA-30 certification desired.
• AVIXA CTS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install audiovisual systems and components per approved schematics.
• Read and interpret wiring schematics for Control, Audio, Video, Data, and Power.
• Lead/install subcontractors on multi-room projects in the field.
• Test and document commissioning results for client handover.
• Ensure safety rules and site protocols are followed.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

3-5 Years of Industry Experience

OSHA-30 Certification

AVIXA CTS Certification

Job description

Job Description

POSITION:

Field Technician

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

OBJECTIVE

This role is responsible for the effective installation and final testing audio-visual systems. You must be able to lead a team of subcontractors on multi-room projects. You will work closely with the Project Manager and Project Engineer to provide documented results from system commissioning.

COMPENSATION

Non-exempt (hourly), monthly cell phone stipend and car allowance.

BENEFITS

Verrex offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (VSP)
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage ($50,000)
• Long-term disability (LTD) insurance
• Optional supplemental life insurance available for purchase
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Access to AFLAC supplemental insurance products

This benefits summary is intended as a general overview and is subject to the terms and conditions of the official plan documents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to use basic hand tools for their respective purpose, including but not limited to:
  • strippers
  • cutters
  • wrenches
  • socket sets
  • soldering gun
• Ability to read wiring schematics including Control, Audio, Video, Data, and Power
• Ability to identify and terminate common connectors used in the AV/Data Field. Including but not limited to:
  • RJ-45
  • XLR
  • 3.5 mm
  • CATV
  • Terminal strips
• Ability to use installation tools:
  • Multimeter
  • Impedance Meter
  • Fox&Hound
  • CAT5 Tester
  • Video Test Pattern Generator
• Required to install audiovisual systems and their components, including but not limited to:
  • Connect systems per approved system schematics and manage drawings in the field
  • Read architectural plans:

• floor plans
• ceiling layouts
• cable pull schedules

• Safely mount devices on walls:

• Speakers
• cameras
• displays
• transmitters/receivers

• Must have hands on knowledge of:
  • Q-SYS
  • Crestron
  • Tesira
  • DSP
  • ClearOne
  • Extron
  • Biamp
  • Cisco
  • Polycom
  • LCD& DLP Projectors
  • LCD Displays
• Required to load Programming code and DSP Files and make minor modifications when necessary.
• Required to “point to point” test integrated systems to ensure proper signal flow.
• Must have fundamental Networking skills, including but not limited to:
  • Setting IP addresses
  • Command Line Prompts.
• Must be able to professionally interact with clients on a daily basis
• Must have the capability to comply with all safety rules and regulations required by clients for site visitation.
• Perform Client Training when applicable

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License
• 3-5 Years of Industry Experience
• OSHA-30 Certification
• AVIXA CTS Certification

This job description may be revised at any given time by Verrex Management.

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