IoT & Building Systems Field Specialist

Equity Residential; Boston (MA); In loco; USD 106.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Vivmark Residential seeks an IT Field Specialist to manage IoT, video, access, cameras and smart building systems across our apartment properties. You will lead technology projects, assess needs, and coordinate vendors to ensure reliable connectivity and security.

The role requires strong project management, low voltage experience, and the ability to travel regionally while delivering clear, actionable plans.

Competenze

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree, or completion of technical courses.
• At least 5 years experience in a technical field working with low voltage cabling, installing/maintaining audio-visual systems, building entry systems or Internet service providers required.
• Must have an understanding of LAN / WAN technologies.
• Must have experience managing technical projects.
• Must have a strong ability to work unsupervised and to manage time and workload effectively to meet the priorities set by the Director and Vice President.
• Excellent written, verbal and customer service skills are required; must be an effective communicator with all levels of the organization.

Mansioni

• Reviews all IT / IoT systems on properties. Assist with department owners ensuring systems are functioning properly.
• Supports Maintenance Supervisors/Directors and Property Managers in a variety of IT support activities.
• Assists Property Managers and/or Regional Managers in evaluating technology needs
• Recommend, assist and participate in optimizing technology needs. This may include video, audio, door entry, surveillance, etc
• Assists in preparing the annual operating budget for voice, video and data
• Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge of new technology, techniques and programs
• Manage all internet and IoT connected systems at properties in assigned market(s) including but not limited to wifi, camera systems, building access controls, audio/visual systems, phone (VoIP), etc
• Partner with local investment and development team to assist in scoping out projects. Review and/or build budgetary quotes for projects.
• Perform due diligence walks for acquisitions to inventory and document current technology. Come up with a recommendation for bringing the properties technology live within our environment.
• Self manage projects and schedules within your market (s)
• Manages a full schedule of property visits, vendor meetings and conference calls across a specified metropolitan area in support of a variety of projects relating to Internet connectivity for systems such as WiFi, entry access, music, IoT systems and security.
• Works effectively with fellow team members and cross functional teams to understand the connectivity needs for various projects, conduct site surveys and report findings clearly and in a timely manner.
• Works to implement Internet-connected building systems and WiFi at properties according to defined strategy and standards.
• Executes project tasks at the local level as needed to support connectivity projects under management by the Community Technology Group and Construction Services.
• Dispatches carriers and service technicians as needed for work that cannot be completed in-house, directing their work during property visits.
• Manages the Community Technology Group's Help Desk tickets (voice, wifi and broadband requests) and WiFi trouble escalations for the assigned area, addressing all levels of issues, prioritizing responses, troubleshooting and escalating to appropriate parties.
• Provides regular, detailed written reports to the Director and Project Manager summarizing weekly schedules, results of site surveys and vendor meetings relating to projects under management by the Community Technology Group.
• Documents knowledge of building systems for Equity's Internet of Things (IoT) database.
• Creates standard operating procedures and serves as a subject matter expert on a variety of building systems such as access systems, gates, common area music, A/V for entertainment systems and security cameras.
• Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintains a professional courteous attitude when dealing with vendors, residents and coworkers.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Conoscenze

Low voltage cabling

Audio-visual systems

Entry systems

LAN/WAN

Project management

Communication

Customer service

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Technical courses

Descrizione del lavoro

Vivmark Residential seeks an IT Field Specialist to manage IoT, video, access, cameras and smart building systems across our apartment properties. You will lead technology projects, assess needs, and coordinate vendors to ensure reliable connectivity and security.

The role requires strong project management, low voltage experience, and the ability to travel regionally while delivering clear, actionable plans.