Lead Installation Technician

Diversified; Kenilworth (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

401k

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Diversified, a global leader in audiovisual and media technology, seeks an AV Installation Technician to support shop-based fabrication and prep for field work.

You will read blueprints, mount equipment, terminate wiring, and coordinate with project management. Requires 3 years AV experience, CTS-1 preferred, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related AV industry experience is required.
• Familiarity with a wide range of audio, video and networking equipment.
• Ability to read & interpret blueprints & engineering drawings.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.
• Current proficiency with the MS Office suite: Outlook, Teams, SharePoint & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Physical installation of a wide variety of technology into various locations.
• Accurately cut cables for bench fabrication to assigned lengths and prepare for shipment.
• Prepare and label cables for fabrication using manual and automated striping machines.
• Execute and test cable terminations for Broadcast, Network and A/V connectors.
• Read and understand cable wirelists and project drawings for fabrication.

Skills

AV industry experience

AV equipment familiarity

Blueprints & drawings

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Diversified:

Diversified is a global leader in audiovisual and media technology. We design and build innovative spaces and experiences for clients across industries such as corporate, entertainment, sports, retail, and government. Our team partners with organizations around the world to create environments that connect people through technology.

What to Expect:

At Diversified, you'll work on exciting and complex projects with opportunities to grow your career. We offer a collaborative and flexible work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation. If you're ready to grow, create, and make an impact, Diversified is the place to do it.

AV Installation Technician - New York City Metropolitan Area

About Diversified:

Diversified is a global leader in audiovisual and media technology. We design and build innovative spaces and experiences for clients across industries such as corporate, entertainment, sports, retail, and government. Our team partners with organizations around the world to create environments that connect people through technology.

What to Expect:

At Diversified, you'll work on exciting and complex projects with opportunities to grow your career. We offer a collaborative and flexible work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation. If you're ready to grow, create, and make an impact, Diversified is the place to do it.

How You'll Contribute:

The AV Installation Technician is a position responsible for performing a wide variety of installation duties on technology projects primarily in our shop build environments. This position is primarily a shop position preparing for the actual work that gets done in our clients' buildings. Some onsite work may be required on occasion. They need to coordinate with project management, and others to fully understand their role on specific projects. They interpret our drawing packages to create portions of the finished systems. This shop work can include any related AV technology and cabling.

What You'll Do:

• Physical installation of a wide variety of technology into a wide variety of locations.
• Accurately cut cables for bench fabrication to assigned lengths. Sort and flag cut cables for rack lacing and/or shipment to project sites as directed.
• Prepare and label cables for fabrication both by hand as well as by use of automated striping machines per Diversified standards.
• Execute and test cable terminations for all Broadcast, Network and A/V connectors.
• Ability to read and understand cable wirelists as well as project drawings and documentation for cable fabrication.
• Prepping and packing of racks for shipment to job sites.
• Preparation of equipment racks for staging of equipment, wire lacing including installation of power strips, grounding bars, jack-fields, etc.
• Mount equipment into racks, terminate all wiring and connections to equipment as per the technical drawings.
• Able to read and understand functional design drawings as well as equipment rack diagrams.
• 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 build and wire custom panels from engineering drawings.
• Fiber optic cable handling, installation termination and testing.
• Maintain relationships with CAD and Engineering and provide feedback for efficiencies as encountered during fabrication.
• Provide assistance and guidance to other fabrication staff to interpret drawings and enhance builds.
• Maintain an organized work environment specifically orderliness and cleanliness of the shop and jobsites.
• Responsible for maintaining tools and test equipment, materials inventories and keeping things clean, orderly and well documented.
• Responsible for tracking, 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.

What You'll Bring:

Education & Certifications:

• High school or GED equivalent

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 3 years of related AV industry experience is required.
• Familiarity with a wide range of audio, video and networking equipment
• Possess basic carpentry and/or installation skills
• Ability to read & interpret blueprints & engineering drawings
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
• Current proficiency with the MS Office suite: Outlook, Teams, SharePoint & Excel
• AVIXA CTS-1 preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license and adhere to our insurance requirements

What We Offer:

We believe great people deserve great benefits. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance:

• Multiple medical plan options to fit you and your family's needs
  • HSA & HRA company contributions
• Dental coverage, including orthodontic benefits, and vision plans
• Company-paid benefits
  • Basic Life, AD'D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off - 3 weeks PTO plus company holidays and floating holidays
• 401k with company match
• Paid maternity leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• A wide range of voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD'D coverage, and Legal Services
• Commuter benefits
• And much more