Lead Technician

Smart Systems; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Life Insurance

Relocation reimbursement

Healthcare reimbursement

Job summary

Smart Systems in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Lead Installation Technician to supervise field technicians and work with the project manager and project engineer to install audio, video, and control systems in residential and commercial settings.

The role requires CTS certification (or equivalent), advanced networking knowledge, and strong AV troubleshooting skills. Candidates must manage installation schedules, safety, and equipment with a collaborative team approach.

Qualifications

• CTS certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Verify drawings, code, site pictures, and job description are complete.
• Ensure cables, connectors, hardware, and tools are available for the project.
• Inventory and deliver equipment to site.
• Walk through site with PM and review installation details.
• Verify access and working times for the workspace.
• Rack construction, cable pulling, and equipment prep.
• Install racks, projectors, monitors, and submounts.
• Assist testing of system components to ensure functionality.
• Follow approved installation methods and ensure alignment with drawings.
• Maintain on-going dialog with Lead Installer and PM on quality and schedules.
• Submit daily activity sheets.
• Adhere to Employee Handbook, Installation Handbook, and directives.

Skills

Advanced networking

AV system troubleshooting

CTS certification

Driver's license

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork & collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crestron

Control4

AMX

Job description

Hourly | Full-time Chattanooga, TN $28–$32/hr depending on experience and certifications

This Chattanooga based lead technician supervises a team of field technicians and works with a project manager and project engineer to successfully install audio, video and control systems in residential and commercial settings.

Responsibilities

• Verify all of the drawings, code, site pictures, and job description are complete and you have access to them
• Make certain all cables, connectors, hardware and tools needed to complete the project are available and collected
• Inventory and deliver all equipment to the job site
• Complete walk through of the site with the PM and go over all details of the installation
• Verify working times and access to the workspace
• Rack construction, pulling cable, and preparing equipment for installation
• Installation of completed racks, projectors, monitors and related submounts
• Assists with testing of system components to assure system completeness
• Uses company approved installation methods and techniques
• Assures each system's physical completeness is in accordance with installation drawings
• Maintain an on-going dialog with Lead Installation Technician and Project Manager, ensuring that work quality, performance, and materials meet required schedules and expectations
• Turning in daily activity sheets
• Comply with all aspects of the Employee Handbook, Installation Handbook, and all other Directives

Requirements

• Current CEDIA or Infocomm/AVIXA CTS certification or equivalent
• Advanced networking knowledge
• Advanced AV system troubleshooting skills
• Crestron / Control4 / AMX configuration and programming skills
• Minimum 3 years experience installing audio-visual, teleconferencing, corporate video, control systems and related systems
• High School Diploma or equivalent as a prerequisite
• Must maintain a valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Excellent reasoning skills, particularly in regards to carrying out instructions received through a variety of forms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills, such as prompt arrival for work and adherence to a tight installation schedule
• Must be able to stand, kneel and crouch for long periods of time
• Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding
• A strong desire to work in and contribute to a successful team environment
• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds
• Must be able to maintain a safety-minded approach to all activities
• The hourly wage for this position is commensurate with experience
• Increases are based upon certifications attained and work performance
• 401k and Life Insurance benefits are offered
• Relocation expenses will be covered for the right candidate
• Tax-free healthcare reimbursement from day one.

Pay

$28–$32/hr depending on experience and certifications

Smart Systems, 2705 Kanasita Drive, Hixson, TN 37343 — veteran-owned and serving the Chattanooga area since 2002.