Field Installation Technician (Houston) - Envera Systems

Summary: This is a field position that reports to a job site determined by the supervisor on a weekly basis, and installs security equipment by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Physical installation of access control, CCTV and gate systems including the required infrastructure, equipment trim-out and programming of devices.
• Proficient in termination different forms of industry cabling including CAT5e, CAT6 and coaxial.
• Knowledge of access control theory and different types of door hardware including maglocks & strikes.
• Aptitude to become proficient in programming and networking configurations of all our IP based equipment.
• Available to work overtime as needed
• Able to interact with customers and represent the company in a professional manner.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and CADs for proper location of devices
• Ability to perform pre-installation site surveys to determine if changes in equipment type and placement need to be made before installation
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years installing commercial access control and CCTV systems preferred.
• Understanding of electric circuits and wiring in low voltage applications.Basic understanding of computer networking.
• Knowledge of cabling including: Cat5e, Cat6 and Coaxial.
• Intermediate PC skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Detail oriented and able to work independently or in a team.
• Gate Service Experience a plus.
• Ability to travel to project locations throughout Texas on an as needed basis.
• Travel required 70% of the time.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; or one year related experience as an installation technician in similar field, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

• 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 the organization.

Math Ability:

• Ability to add, subtract, and take measurements.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to diagnose complex problems and troubleshoot. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions.

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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly working outdoors and required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.