Field Installation Technician
Planar Systems, Inc.
New York, NY, United States
1 day ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
Tech stack
Computer-Aided Design
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Visio
Systems Integration
Computer Equipment
Workday
Job description
- Install displays, mounting hardware, A/V equipment, and interconnectivity equipment at customer locations independently or with a team
- Maintain and service installed products at customer locations
- Provide installation, setup and teardown of product for demos and trade shows
- Report and escalate product issues and resolution to appropriate personnel
- Work with Technical Support and Engineering teams to resolve issues when standard troubleshooting and replacement of hardware does not fix the problem
- Provide training and certification to integrators on site when appropriate conditions apply.
- Provide accurate notes and documentation on completed projects
- Provide backup support to the Tech Support/Helpdesk to provide answers to customers’ technical requests via phone and email
- Communicate end-user feedback and issues to appropriate personnel, and proactively propose solutions or appropriate actions
- Ability to maintain acceptable standards of office conduct
- Ability to come to work demonstrating timely and regular attendance
- Ability to handle stress effectively
- Ability to learn on the job in a fast-paced environment
Who You’ll Work With:
- External Customers
- Engineering Team
- Technical Support Team
Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal, telephone, customer service, time management, and decision-making skills essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate appropriate information to customers and team members in a professional manner
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing to provide documentation on completed installations
- Understanding of order process, escalation process, and ability to provide feedback to Project Manager
- Ability to effectively maintain professional appearance and demeanor in a variety of work environments
- Ability to work unsupervised while remaining efficient and productive, completing work in an exceptional manner
- Comfortable using standard hand tools
- Basic understanding of electronics, connectivity concepts
- General knowledge of HVAC and Power requirements
- Knowledge of various A/V cables including but not limited to HDMI and CAT 6
- Understanding of wiring schematics, measurements and system drawings.
- Must be able to read Visio and / or CAD drawings
- Ability to create Visio or CAD line drawings is desired
- 3rd party Control knowledge (Creston, AMX etc) is desired
- System integration experience is desired
- Government Clearance desired
- Comfortable working on a ladder for extended periods of time
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of the order process, escalation process, and providing project feedback to the Product Management team
- Mental ability to conduct on-going interpersonal interactions, analyze and solve problems essential
- Ability to actively participate in team development and team-oriented processes.
- Physical ability to use computer hardware/software required.
- Must be able to pass a 5 panel drug screen at any time base on client onsite requirement.
What You’ll Need To Bring:
- Associates degree or equivalent in a technical field
- 2 to 4+ years of professional work experience in a technical role, preferably in an A/V company
Other Requirements:
This position requires the incumbent to work in an environment where there may regular exposure to the following:
- General M-F with occasional weekend activity, hours are dependent upon the project and site access and often extend beyond the normal workday
- Position requires heavy lifting
- Ability to travel extensively and work substantial overtime
- Scheduling flexibility based on business needs
- Working with others in a team setting
- Valid drivers license and use of a personal vehicle with proper insurance
Benefits & conditions
All benefits start on first day of employment!
- 75% employer-paid medical for employee. Family coverage also included.
- 100% employer paid dental, and vision for employee and dependents
- 100% employer paid long-term, short-term disability, and life insurance policy
- 401k Match, if you’re contributing 5% we match 4%. 100% vested immediately.
- 10 paid holidays
- Starting at 15 days paid PTO (inclusive of sick and vacation time) annually
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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