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OBJECTIVE:

Assist and/or lead the physical installation and inspections of life safety systems or other technologies on all assigned projects or inspections. Work alongside a team to ensure safety and quality objectives are met by adhering to industry standards and best practices.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

• Project and Inspection Kick-Off Meeting:Verify understanding of the project plan, safety requirements and task responsibilities.
• Executing Project and Inspection Plan:

• Follow daily work project & Inspection plan including safe work practices and requirements.
• Assist in cable pathway construction, cable pulling, device terminations, and system testing.
• Ask questions when needed and look for next steps in project plan, always keeps busy and productive.
• Monitor life safety systems during system inspections, and ensure connected devices are tested correctly.
• Document test results of inspections.
• Communicate Testing results and discrepancies to team, addressing any malfunctions immediately.
• Review online documentation, utilizing checklists to ensure each device scheduled for testing gets tested.
• Produce quality and efficient work.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Arrive to the job site on time and be self-driven to accomplish needed tasks.
• Work as supportive team member, listening and gathering technical skill sets.
• 25% Travel Required.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Arrive to the job site on time and is self-driven to accomplish needed tasks.
• Work as supportive team member, listening and gathering technical skill sets.
• Closing the Project and Inspection: Verify all assigned project tasks were complete and ensure cleanliness of project site.

• Post Project Meetings: Provide input to Project Manageror Field Supervisor on processes, procedures, tools, and best practices for improvement.Give recommendations to Sales and Engineering on improvement areas and project or Inspection successes.

• Service: Responsible to support Service ticket completion as assigned and provide voluntary support to CEC's 24/7 On Call rotation.

• Other Duties as Assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Technician II will provide daily onsite leadershipfor assigned projects and Inspections.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of experience within CEC or similar company.
• 1 safety related certification
• 1 Industry Certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-year technical degree (preferred)
• Industry certifications and trainings can/will be obtained during the first year of employment to meet the minimum qualifications when applicable

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must have strong communication skills and general construction or mechanical knowledge.
• General knowledge of communications systems, including audio, video, security, fire alarm, health care, and data networks is preferred.
• PC proficiency(Windows environment) and a working knowledge of Excel is preferred.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Problem solving, creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• The employee is required to be able to climb ladders up to 12 feet high or be in a lift to extended heights.
• The duties of this job require the employee to effectively speak and understand English language communications.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, sit and use hands and fingers.
• Lifting of objects is required, up to 50lbs.
• Reaching, grasping, and carrying activities are also required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Although most work is performed inside, occasional outside activities are subject to seasonal temperature fluctuations.

Safety-Sensitive Position & Drug Screening Policy

This position has been classified as a Safety-Sensitive Position as defined by company policy. Employees in this role are responsible for tasks and duties that, if performed under the influence of drugs or alcohol, could pose a significant risk to the health and safety of the employee or others.

As such, this position is subject to the company's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, which includes participation in random drug and/or alcohol screening. Continued employment in this role is contingent upon compliance with this policy and the ability to pass drug and alcohol screenings as required.

"Essential duties and responsibilities" describe those functions considered to be essential to the performance of the job. All requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Communications Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to achieving and maintaining a diverse workforce.  Qualified females, minorities, veterans, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.