Senior ESS Installation Technician - Southern VA

Senior ESS Installation Technician - Southern VA

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Diversified is a global leader in audio‑visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world’s most experiential environments. Our award‑winning team specializes in delivering solutions for complex, large‑scale, and immersive installations. We serve a global clientele that includes major media organizations, retailers, sports and live‑performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies.

At Diversified we are on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter. We offer a career path with flexibility to grow personally and professionally, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

The Senior ESS (Electronic Security System) Installation Technician performs a wide variety of installation duties on technology projects. You will coordinate with project management, field superintendents, and others to understand your role on specific projects, interpret drawing packages, and install, test, and troubleshoot systems. You will handle the most complex designs, mentor other technicians, and set an example in all aspects of the job.

• Know and learn what is on the BOM for every job and the material required.
• Maintain the job schedule timeline for device and head‑end installations and terminations.
• Take ownership of job schedules and prioritize your time to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Maintain constant communication with the Site Supervisor and promptly report problems, missing or defective equipment, and inventory needs.
• Keep written records on One Note of work accomplished, project issues, site readiness, inventory, and RFIs.
• Assist installation technicians with questions or concerns regarding device and head‑end work.

You will work independently on client sites, coordinate with clients, contractors, and subcontractors, and be the key senior field supervisor in many situations. You will make onsite decisions on behalf of the PM and exercise diplomacy with clients and stakeholders.

The role requires exposure to construction‑site conditions. You may spend at least 50% of your time on your feet and move materials up to 40 pounds. You must use PPE, climb ladders, use stairs, and operate keyboards and test equipment as required.

This is a 100% onsite role supporting a major, long‑term project in Boydton, VA. If you do not reside locally, travel and lodging expenses are reimbursed. You must possess a valid driver’s license and use your own vehicle, with mileage reimbursed at the corporate rate.

• Maintain and wear appropriate PPE.
• Identify and address hazards promptly.

• High school or GED equivalent.

• 2+ years of recent hands‑on experience installing access control and video surveillance cameras in large‑scale commercial environments, including data centers and new construction.
• Lenel experience/certification preferred.
• Ability to understand access control/CCTV systems, install ACS, CCTV, intercom related equipment, and troubleshoot installations.
• Administrative capabilities: proficiency with Teams, Outlook, One Note, Blue Beam, Adobe Reader; knowledge of project drawings, programming matrix, SRDs, UILs, JHAs, THAs, RHAs, RFIs, redlines; ability to review and understand matrix drawings, BOM lists, SRDs; maintain schedule and follow DIV
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Competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Medical, dental (incl. orthodontic), and vision plans.
• Basic life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, and employee assistance plan.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Voluntary benefits: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, pet insurance, homeowners and auto insurance, supplemental term and dependent life, legal services.
• Commuter benefits.

Diversified is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact