AV Technician I

Title: AV Technician I

Location: Elgin, IL 60124

Duration: 6 months (Temp to hire based on performance and business)

Shift days: Mon-Fri

Shift Hour: 8AM - 5 PM

Description

Chicago Video Team

The Chicago Video team is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting video solutions across the City of Chicago. Our team works closely with multiple city agencies to define requirements and provide solutions that increase situational awareness for mission-critical first responders. The team works on a wide variety of technologies, including cameras, video management servers, analytics, networking, and access control.

Job Summary

The Video Staging/Installation Technician’s role will be to support a large video and license plate reader deployment for a mission-critical customer. The role includes the fabrication of video equipment, programming/configuration, and inventory management. The role will include working with multiple teams both inside of MSI and out.

Responsibilities

• Work with the lead MSI engineer to understand project requirements
• Fabricate video equipment pods for final installation.
• Install equipment inside the enclosure
• Build and install cabling for POD and cameras
• Configure Linux-based computers for use with Vigilant LPR cameras
• Configure LPR cameras with basic setting before deployment
• Manage/track/consolidate project hardware inventory
• Test programmed equipment to ensure it meets quality standards
• Update and create documentation related to the project
• Provide onsite support as needed for installations
• 25% travel
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-year degree preferred or relevant experience
• Experience working with fixed and wireless network equipment
• Experience troubleshooting in a technology field
• Experience with current corporate communication technology
• Email, spreadsheet, word processors, presentation tools
• Experience configuring equipment using a computer/laptop using procedures
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize them accordingly to meet deadlines
• Ability to troubleshoot complicated issues and document solutions
• Create reference documentation for the process when relevant
• Attention to detail
• Work effectively with little supervision individually or as a member of a team
• Worked with tools used in the telecommunications field
  
  

Working Conditions

• Factory/Staging Environment
• Chicago Onsite
• Sit for 4 hours or more
• Use computers extensively for 4 hours or more
• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job
• Bend, crouch, or stoop
• Lift items that weigh over 50lbs
• Outdoor weather exposure, work in inclement weather
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment
• Occasional Night work
  
  

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.