Associate Installer Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

How You’ll Contribute:

The installation technician is responsible for performing a wide variety of installation duties on 
technology projects for our clients. This position is the key field position for the bulk of the 
actual work that gets done in our clients buildings. The install tech needs to coordinate with 
project management, field superintendents and others to fully understand their role on 
specific projects. They interpret our drawing packages to create the basis of the finished 
systems. This installation can include displays, projectors, loudspeakers, microphones, 
equipment racks, etc. Will also provide advice and guidance to Associate Installation 
Technicians as necessary. 

What You’ll Do:

• Possess all skills from Associate Install Technician and most skills from the Associate Fabrication Technician job descriptions to install components and make modifications on site as necessary to complete the project 
• Physical installation of a wide variety of technology into a wide variety of locations. 
• Execute a wide variety of cabling terminations for all wire and connector types and ability to test completed terminations. 
• Support the preparation of equipment racks for staging of equipment wire lacing including installation of power strips, grounding bars, jack-fields, etc. 
• Able to read and understand functional design drawings as well as cable riser diagrams and all architectural drawings. 
• Able to assist in the mounting of base build equipment such as monitor mounts, ceiling speakers’ microphones and projectors. 
• Provide a consistent level of technical performance as well as flexibility in work schedule. This position requires periodic overtime and may require regular overtime for extended periods to meet field and fabrication deadlines 
• Able to complete assignments in accordance with or better than established task durations as well as estimate task durations to meet assigned deadlines. Provides daily feedback to Project Manager, or Site Superintendent. 
• Fiber optic cable handling and installation testing. 
• Can print and make minor corrections to cable labels. 
• Maintain an organized work environment specifically orderliness and cleanliness of the shop and jobsites.
• Responsible for maintaining their toolkit, company vehicles and installation materials inventories. Keeping things clean, orderly and well documented. 
• Responsible for maintaining their personal licenses, certifications and qualifications. (some states have specific requirement in this area) 
• Maintain daily record of time worked on specific projects for timesheet entry and work performed reports 

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. Employee 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 60% 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. The individual is regularly required to use keyboards, test equipment and controls 
required for installation projects.

Travel: 
Frequent travel by car and occasional airplane trips are required. Employee must possess a 
valid driver’s license in their state of residence. Employee will be required to use their own 
vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current corporate rate. Local travel to job 
sites (within a 2 hour driving distance each way) will make up 70-90% usually but remote 
travel can be up to 30% of the job at times. 10% remote travel is required on a regular basis. 

What You’ll Bring:

Education & Certifications:

• High school or GED equal 

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• One or more years as an associate technician and/or fabrication technician or related 
  industry experience. 
• Familiarity with a wide range of audio, video and networking equipment 
• Knowledgeable of low voltage electrical concepts 
• Possess basic carpentry and/or installation skills 
• Proficient use and safety with power tools 
• Good verbal communication skills and good customer service skills. 
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical problems 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and adhere to our insurance requirements 

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• AVIXA CTS Certification is desired. 
• OSHA 10 Certificate is highly desired.
• OSHA 30 Certificate is highly desired.
• Other relevant certifications may be required or preferred based on the technology 
  focus of the position.