Technician I (61219)

Location: Greensboro, NC

About the role

The primary purpose for this position is to serve as an electronics technician responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing high-end video teleconferencing, audio, and other telecommunications. An Installer-level employee will receive both on-the-job training and formalized certifications recognized for this level.

Responsibilities

• Perform Site Surveys: use blueprints/floor plans to conduct visual site inspections; prepare site survey report to include local support facilities for parts, living and rental requirements.
• Build Closets: determine equipment layouts; mount/install backboards, terminal strips, equipment racks, patch panels, optical fiber panels/hardware.
• Grounding Infrastructure: know local and National Electrical Code basics; connect to ground planes and busbars; perform equipment-grounding tests.
• Installation of Cable Support Systems: install “Hilti” fastening systems, cable trays, ladder racks, j-hooks, Bridle/D-rings.
• Installation of overhead AV Infrastructure: projection systems, projection screens (wall and ceiling mounted), speakers, microphones, displays (wall and ceiling mounted) following AVIXA (formerly InfoComm International CTS) practices and Federal, State, and Local requirements.
• Installation of Field Source Connections: install floor, wall, and AV furniture interfaces.
• Pulling Cable: pull field cable in provided risers and under raised flooring; basic knowledge for pulling cable in conduit, open ceiling, and inner duct for fiber optic cable.
• Knowledge of Balanced Fire Protection: understand fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers, horizontal assemblies, and proper use of Firestop.
• Equipment Rack Termination: organize, dress, terminate, and label field cables to industry standards.
• Cable and Equipment Termination: knowledge of RS232/485, UTP and STP (Cat5e/Cat6), terminal strips, patch panels, audio, video, and fiber; Telco terminations (Krone, Bix, 110/66 block) is a plus.
• System Testing: test Category 5/5e/6/6e using network testers; test optical fiber (single mode/multimode) using Light Source/Power Meter and OTDR; use Volt-ohm meter to diagnose open, shorted, split pairs, and control (RS232).
• Retrofits: identify active circuits; implement and perform a cutover plan.
• Local Area Networks: demonstrate knowledge of LAN topologies (Ethernet, token ring), ANSI/TIA/EIA cabling standards (569-A, 606, 607), and LAN components (servers, hubs, routers, bridges).
• Administrative Tasks: document test results and “as builts”; complete daily reports; inventory job materials and report missing or damaged materials to designated Project Manager.
• Remain Current on Industry Practices: join professional trade organizations; keep up with standards and codes.
• Safety: follow Unicom Government safety manual and OSHA regulations; attend training/safety meetings.

Requirements

• 0 – 3 years AV/Unified Communications experience.
• Ability to follow a plan of activities, execute with punctuality and attention to detail, and work as a team member.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong troubleshooting capability.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Avixa CTS certification, current or attained within 6 months.
• Other industry and manufacturer certifications (Avixa CTS-I, CTS-D, Crestron, AMX, Extron, C#, ClearOne, Biamp, Cisco, or Polycom) are strongly preferred.
• 75% travel; must have or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Passport or “Real ID” for travel purposes.
• Must have a current U.S. Government SECRET Personnel Security Clearance or be able to successfully complete a U.S. government-administered investigation; must be a U.S. Citizen and able to maintain a SECRET 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 occasionally stand, walk, sit, use hands and/or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; operate office equipment; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop; kneel; talk or hear.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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 with the passage of employees through the work area.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Observance of federal holidays.
• Family-friendly environment.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Onsite gym.