The Smart Homes Low Voltage Automation Senior Installer will install and maintain advanced automation and A/V systems throughout Michigan. Qualified applicants will be experienced in the installation, troubleshooting, and service of low voltage residential audio, video, telephone, and lighting systems. Perform comprehensive, on-site audio/visual equipment installation for our clients, including low voltage wiring, trim-out, equipment rack setup, satellite, telephone systems, plasma/LCD, projectors and projection systems, media rooms, audio hardware and speakers, control systems, and some programming based on experience and other tasks as related to an install. Project management and design skills are a plus as well as experience with Crestron, AMX and Control 4.
Responsibilities for this role include performing the following duties:
- Understand programs for A/V and automation equipment
- Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of data communications equipment as required when commissioning projects
- Update code and test systems when new releases are required
- Ability to lead a team of installation technicians
- Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform service
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
Requirements: The skills, experience, and knowledge required to be considered for this position include (items are required unless noted otherwise):
- Training and knowledge in low voltage control systems
- Previous customer support and Automation / A/V experience
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of commercial and residential audio, video and videoconferencing systems along with general wiring, rack building, general & specific assembly, hands-on, electronic testing skills required.
- Experience in programming in Crestron, Control4, AMX, Savant and/or Lutron products.
- Strong computer skills
- Specific certifications from automation vendors a plus but not required.
- Strong interpersonal skills for communicating with clients and colleagues
- Strong work ethic, trustworthy and dependable
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work effectively and efficiently alone or with a team to meet deadlines
- Verifiable references
- Must have a valid driver’s license and able to pass a background check.
