Lead Installation Technician - Cedar Rapids, WI

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the work of other ESS Installation Technicians on a given project site, while also performing as an Installation Technician.
• Maintain timeline of job schedule with regards to when devices/head end work needs to be installed and terminated.
• Prioritize your time properly and be able to manage multiple tasks at any given time.
• Maintain constant communication with the Site Supervisor on a daily basis.
• Point out any/all problems found on drawings/matrix to Site Supervisor ASAP.
• Communicate with Site Supervisor ASAP if equipment is missing/defective.
• Help Site Supervisor with inventory if and when needed (maintain an online copy on one note).
• Keep written records of the following on One Note: Work accomplished with technicians/trades (sub-contractors, GC, EC), Project issues, Discuss problems that may arise, Site Readiness, Document Site Inventory (kept up to date, at minimum, on a monthly basis), Redlines/RFIs (if required).
• Communicate the need for assistance and guidance for any work that is required for the job. This may include labor problems as well as technical issues.
• Aid installation technicians on questions or concerns with installation of devices/head end work to be done.
• Complexity: This level of technician will be responsible for performing tasks on clients' job sites with no supervision. This position is responsible for coordination with clients, contractors and subcontractors. This position will be the key and only senior field supervisor in many situations and will be responsible for delegating work, monitoring others work and communicating with key stakeholders on behalf of the PM. This position requires the highest level of technical and people skills.
• Decision Making Authority: This position is often alone on the job sites and requires good judgement about decisions that need to be made. In general, the project manager and a site supervisor are available to answer questions. This position is independent and will need to make onsite decisions on behalf of the PM. This position requires good diplomacy in working with our clients and other key stakeholders on the job sites.
• 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. Employees 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 mobile 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.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on, recent experience installing access control and video surveillance cameras in a large-scale commercial environment, preferably to include data centers and new construction.
• Experience supervising the work of others. And providing helpful feedback.
• Can demonstrate the ability to train and coach other to the Diversified standards.
• Lenel experience/certification preferred.
• Must have the ability to understand access control/CCTV systems, install anything ACS, CCTV, intercom related, and troubleshoot and fix any problems that may arise during the installation process.
• Administrative capabilities to keep up with day-to-day requirements of every project. This includes: Proficiency with the following software: Teams, Outlook, OneNote, BlueBeam, Adobe Reader.
• Knowledge of the following document types: Project drawings, Programming Matrix, SRDs, UILs, Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs), Task Hazard Analysis (THAs), Risk Hazard Analysis (RHAs), RFIs, Redlines.
• Must be able to review and understand the following: Matrix Drawings, BOM Lists, SRDs.
• Experience with the following systems: Genetec, Avigilon, Lenel, AMAG, S2, Honeywell, Software House, Bosch, DMP.
• Knowledge in mechanical retrofitting of door frames and gates for electric locking hardware and peripheral devices.
• Knowledge of accessing network interface for connection to devices such as access controllers, IP cameras, Intercoms, switches and such.
• Experience and familiarity with PC admin level changes to connect to IP cameras and the aiming/adjustment of cameras.
• Clean driving record and ability to operate a vehicle.
• Clean criminal record and able to hold a security clearance/local jurisdiction (DCJS, TS Clearance, etc).
• Active Passport, or the ability to obtain Active Passport, or the ability to obtain and travel regularly.
• Able to work indoors/outdoors, standing, sitting and ladder use.
• Able to lift 40lbs.
• Llenel Certification - PREFERRED