Associate AV Installation Technician - San Diego, United States - 5 NORTH MEDIA

Description

Our growing business has an immediate opening for an Associate Technician. This position is an entry level position where the majority of the work will be performed in the field.Successful candidates will have a desire to work hard, learn and develop in the A/V industry. We are looking for someone to join our team who will truly make a difference.

About Us

At 5 North Media we make a difference. We are proud to be in an industry that impacts millions of people every day by elevating the customer experience. We create greater emotional connections between brands and consumers through the right combination of sight, sound, scent, and systems solutions. We provide end to end solutions for businesses of all sizes and market sectors, from the world's most recognized retailers and hotels to quick-service restaurants, local banks and thousands of small businesses.

Responsibilities:

• This level of technician will be responsible for performing tasks on client's job sites with a high level of supervision. Most tasks performed will be checked by others. The Associate Tech will be part of an installation team and always have close supervision.
• Training and developing the basic skills needed of this position
• Proper identification of cables, pulling, cutting wrapping, hanging and testing cable runs to functional and cable riser diagrams
• 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
• Support the preparation of equipment racks onsite during installation
• Able to read and understand functional design drawings as well as cable riser diagrams and rack elevations
• 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 installation deadlines
• Able to complete assignments in accordance with or better than established task durations as well as estimate task durations to meet assigned deadlines including weekends and overtime
• Provides daily feedback to the more senior install techs, Site Superintendent, and/or management
• Able to build and wire custom panels from engineering drawings
• Assisting in fiber optic cable handling and installation
• Maintain an organized work environment specifically orderliness and cleanliness of the shop and job sites
• Responsible for tracking and maintaining their toolkit, company vehicles and installation materials inventories. Keeping things clean, orderly and well documented
• Responsible for tracking and maintaining their personal licenses, certifications and qualifications.
• Maintain daily record of time worked on specific projects for time bill entry and work done reporting

Qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• 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
• This position will not be alone on jobsites and will rely on others for most decisions. 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.

Education/Certifications:

• High school or GED equal
• AVIXA CTS Certification (will begin online and book self-study for CTS)
• One year as a fabrication technician or other related industry experience is desired
• Must have a valid driver's license and adhere to our insurance requirements

Work Location:

• In person
• 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.

Schedule:

• This is a full-time position with occasional overtime. Most work is performed Monday thru Friday from 8-5 with the potential for evening, night and weekend work.
• After hours and weekend rotating On Call schedule

Travel

• Employee must possess a valid California driver's license.
• Occasional travel by car and occasional airplane trips are required.
• Travel can be up to 30% of the job at times.

Additional Considerations:

• The work may involve some heavy lifting and carrying of A/V equipment.
• Maintain professional work appearance and outstanding customer interaction
• Company Vehicle will be provided
• 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.
• The 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 50% of their time on their feet and be required to move 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 employee is regularly required to use keyboards, test equipment and controls required for installation projects.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off