Field Technician

Insight Global; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Field Tech to install audio, video, and lighting systems in commercial venues, houses of worship, governmental buildings and businesses across the country. Extensive overnight travel is required and overtime may be needed.

You will read blueprints, use hand and power tools, troubleshoot, and ensure safety and quality. A DOT medical certificate and valid license are required; ESPA/CTS certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience installing AV systems in commercial spaces.
• ESPA and/or CTS certification is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow directions.
• DOT medical certificate and valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with low-voltage electrical installation.

Responsibilities

• Install audio, video, and lighting systems in commercial venues.
• Read blueprints and schematics; use hand/power tools.
• Travel overnight nationwide; meet deadlines and budgets.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems; ensure safety/quality.
• Process information, prioritize tasks, and meet timelines.
• Report on-site risks to Lead Technician and project manager.
• Pull wires, solder/terminate cables; lift heavy equipment.

Skills

Install AV systems knowledge

Strong communication

Teamwork

DOT certificate

Valid driver’s license

Low voltage installation

Education

High school diploma

ESPA/CTS certification desirable

Tools

Solder & terminate cables

Blueprint reading

Job description

Job Description

The Field Tech will install audio, video, and lighting integrated systems in commercial venues, houses of worship, governmental buildings and businesses throughout the country while working as a productive team member to meet established project design and deadlines. All installations must meet the highest quality standards set forth by our company while assuring a professional and safe working environment. Extensive overnight travel is required. Working over 40 hours in a work week may also be required.

Anticipate and follow directions given by the Lead Technician or Project Manager to ensure proper scope of work and to meet deadlines

Read and decipher blueprints and schematics

Use basic hand and power tools to install equipment

Trouble shoot and engage problem-solving skills when needed

Quickly process information, prioritize job tasks and meet deadlines

Solder and terminate cables and wires

Pull wire and cable as needed

Work cooperatively and effectively within a team, and offer guidance and assistance to lower level technicians when needed

Report on-site risks and issues to the Lead Technician to ensure efficient resolution and to comply with project timeline and budget

Ensure time card punches are accurate which includes clocking in and out of the correct job assignment

Drive our commercial vehicles which requires a DOT commercial driver’s medical certificate.

Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record; and the ability to pass background checks and drug tests for project security clearance as requested by customers and clients

Must be able to travel throughout the country to job sites by airplane or motor vehicle

Work from elevated heights and lift heavy equipment

Other duties of a similar nature and level may also be assigned

pay ranges vary from $20-35/hr based on years of experience

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Considerable knowledge and skill in installing audio, video, and lighting systems

ESPA and/or CTS certification is desirable

Strong verbal and written communication skills

The ability to work effectively within a team

The ability to anticipate and follow directions

Possess or obtain a DOT commercial driver’s medical certificate

Possess a valid driver’s license

Considerable knowledge and skill in low voltage electrical installation and basic construction knowledge and skills

Education and Experience

A high school diploma and up to 2 years of experience in commercial audiovisual installation; or any combination of training and experience which enables the candidate to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.

Physical demands and work environment

Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, use hands and fingers, reach and push with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb and balance. Work requires ability to perform job duties on scaffolding, ladders and at various heights as well as extensive overhead motion required in order to install equipment. Work requires ability to lift fifty pounds on a daily basis and be exposed to warm and cold environments.