Installation Technician-Rochester, NY

Diversified; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified in New York, NY is seeking an installation technician to perform a wide range of on-site setup for technology projects. You will interpret drawings, install displays, projectors, loudspeakers, microphones, and equipment racks, coordinating with project management and field superintendents.

The role involves cabling, testing terminations, mounting equipment, fiber optic work, and ensuring a clean, safe job site. Travel by car and occasional air travel are typical.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• AVIXA CTS Certification desired.
• 2 years as an associate/fabrication technician or related field.
• Valid driver's license and insurance requirements.
• OSHA 30 certification desired (NYC OSHA30 preferred).
• Other relevant certifications may be required depending on technology focus.

Responsibilities

• Install components and modify on site per project requirements.
• Physically install technology in diverse locations.
• Terminate cabling and test terminations for all wire types.
• Prepare equipment racks for staging and wire management.
• Read functional design drawings and cable/architectural drawings.
• Assist mounting base build equipment like monitors and projectors.
• Maintain schedule with possible overtime as needed.
• Estimate task durations and report daily to PM or Site Superintendent.
• Build and wire custom designs from engineering drawings.
• Handle fiber optic cable installation, termination, testing.
• Label cables and print/correct labels.
• Keep shop and job sites organized and clean.
• Maintain toolkit, vehicles, and inventories; documentation.
• Maintain licenses/certifications per state requirements.
• Record daily time for timesheets.

Skills

AV equipment

Networking

Low voltage

Carpentry

Power tools

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

AVIXA CTS certification desired

2 years technician experience

Driver's license

OSHA 30 certification desired

Other relevant certifications may be required

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Primary Duties and 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

Complexity

This level of technician will be responsible for performing tasks on clients job sites with little supervision. On smaller projects this position may be responsible for the coordination with clients, contractors and subcontractors.

Decision Making Authority

This position is often alone on the job sites and requires making good judgement about decisions that need to be made. In general the project manager and a site supervisor are available to answer questions. This position requires good diplomacy in working with our clients and other key stakeholders on the job sites.

Physical Working Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee. The employee may be exposed to construction site conditions on a regular basis. Employee will be responsible for their safety while on job sites and to comply with all safety regulations in place by the GC. Use of PPE is usually required on job sites. The employee can typically spend at least 60% of their time on their feet and be required to mobile around the construction site. The employee must have the ability to occasionally climb ladders, use stairs and lift and/or move materials up to 40 pounds in construction areas. The individual is regularly required to use keyboards, test equipment and controls required for SI installation projects. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth vision. When not on construction sites, the employee will experience normal office conditions and be required to use office equipment such as computers, peripherals, etc.

Travel

Frequent travel by car and occasional airplane trips are required. Employee must possess a valid driver’s license in their state of residence. Employee will be required to use their own vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current corporate rate. Local travel to job sites (within a 2 hour driving distance each way) will make up 70-90% usually but remote travel can be up to 30% of the job at times. 10% remote travel is required on a regular basis.

Job Qualifications

Education/Certifications

• High school or GED equal
• AVIXA CTS Certification is desired.
• 2 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
• OSHA 30 Certificate is highly desired. (NYC OSHA30 is desired)
• Other relevant certifications may be required or preferred based on the technology focus of the position.

Required/Desired Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• 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

Diversified is an equal employment opportunity employer and all aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We celebrate diversity and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for available positions. Individuals needing assistance or an accommodation to complete an application due to a disability, may contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience depending on the position offered, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.