Technician II (61163

Technician II

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an electronics technician responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing high-end video teleconferencing, audio, and other telecommunications. Installer Level Tech 2 should be familiar with and know how to accomplish the following tasks through on-the-job training and formal certifications for the Technician level. This level employee will have the capability to perform site surveys, develop job plans, demonstrate and follow common safety practices, have the capability to supervise other technicians, and serve as a site superintendent.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform Site Surveys.
• Develop Job Plans.
• Build Closets.
• Install Grounding Infrastructure.
• Installation of Cable Support Systems.
• Pulling Cable.
• Fire stopping.
• Pretermination.
• Termination.
• Connectors.
• Splicing.
• Testing.
• Troubleshooting.
• Retrofits.
• Local Area Networks.
• Audio Visual/Security.
• Administrative Tasks.
• Remain Current on Industry Practices.
• Safety.
• Standard Codes.
• Rigging.
• Other functions as required to meet the needs of the company.

Education and/or

Experience:

• An Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or other related degree/certification. Experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in AV/IP/Unified Communications experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have demonstrated knowledge of LAN topologies (Ethernet, token ring). LAN/ANSI/TIA/EIA cabling standards. LAN components (Servers, hubs, routers, bridges)
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of multi-classification Audio Visual systems.
• Must have demonstrated safety practices and knowledge of safety standards.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A, 569-A, 606, 607, and the National Electric Code.
• Must have the ability to train, direct and mentor other technicians and peers.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting capability.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Avixa CTS and/or CTS-I certification is required.
• Additional industry and manufacturer certifications/trainings such as Cisco, QSC, Crestron, AMX, Biamp, Extron, Networking, Control Systems, and Endpoints are strongly preferred.

Travel Requirements:

This position requires extensive travel up to 75%.

Security Clearance:

SECRET or TOP SECRET Level Required

• Must have a current US Government Secret or Top Secret Personnel Security Clearance or be able to successfully complete a U.S. government administered Investigation.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must also be able to maintain a US Government security clearance.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and ladders; stoop; kneel; talk or hear.

The employee must have the ability to regularly lift 25 to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds. Must have the ability to climb ladders and work from scaffolding in overhead areas, installing and securing various AV components.

Work Environment:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in an office environment; however, noise levels may vary at client site locations.