Senior Installation Technician - TS/SCI

About the role

The Senior AV Installation Technician will be supporting the buildup and modernization of DoD facilities. The purpose of this task is to provide Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I)/Information Technology (IT) electronic systems equipment, infrastructure, engineering, design, installation, and Supply and Warehouse support. Services required include design, installation, termination, test, and documentation of desktop devices, peripherals, IT cable plant, rack, power distribution units for the installation of C4I/IT electronic systems and equipment, as assigned and in accordance with government installation design plans (IDP). The work described herein is conducted within existing classified office spaces, IT data centers, IT telecommunications spaces or other spaces designated to house C4I/IT electronics systems equipment and newly constructed secure buildings. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship. TS required, SCI preferred and highly recommended. Required: Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), and or Audiovisual Network Professional (AVP) Preferred: OSHA-30, ITIL, Industry specific certifications (i.e., Extron. Crestron, Fluke, Fusion Splicers) KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs the installation and cabling of electronic equipment and infrastructure in support of various C4I/IT communications systems equipment. Terminates and dresses all Ethernet SM/MM, fiber optic cabling to MPO/MTP, and coaxial cable. Installs, tests, and documents the installation of monitors, speakers, video switches, microphones, control panels, amplifiers, and VTC codecs in accordance with Installation Development Plan (IDP). Ensures required technical abilities are maintained. Contributes to all phases of the IT and AV infrastructure installation or upgrade. Installs racks/cabinets/credenzas and all peripheral equipment. Mounting of monitors, speakers and other devices on walls. Dresses cables neatly and with adequate slack to enable proper movement of sliding shelves. Updates and maintains all design documents by marking all "as-built" changes during installation. Produces and installs for each installed cable, computer-generated labels to be placed at both ends of each cable. Works individually and with the team to troubleshoot and resolve issues with network infrastructure, often requiring coordination with other disciplines: networking, facilities, HVAC, electrical, security, etc. Conducts required Pre-Installation Test and Checkout (PITCO)activities. Conducts tests and documents results of cables, equipment, and materials. Performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed. Performs demolition and disposal of network and power infrastructure. Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output. Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being receptive to all training made available by the company. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Associate's degree and a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience. JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Comprehensive knowledge of service, maintenance, operation procedures, and troubleshooting of IT and AV related systems and equipment. Command of AV equipment assembly and testing. Possesses and effectively utilizes problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to create and interpret a variety of technical materials. Excellent customer service, relationship-building, and ability to effectively interact with others in the performance of assigned duties. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, and technical directives. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and execute scheduled tasks individually and within a team environment. Willingness and ability to learn new concepts and techniques. Ability to travel to client worksites on as needed basis within a 50-mile radius from the home duty station LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent