LEAD TECHNICIAN AT CANTARA
A Lead Technician at Cantara is responsible for the day-to-day progress and efficiency of all assigned projects. You have every detail in your sight at all times, with an equal eye on the end goal and overall picture of success. You should also know how to independently execute against the to-do list to run point on all technical details in order to achieve that success. Accurate documentation is a main component of your job, as is an impeccably clean and organized jobsite. Our Lead Technicians are out there setting the absolute highest standard of workmanship in the industry and know what Cantara demands when it comes to excellence.
Essential Job Function
Under the direction of the Executive Vice President of Operations and assigned Project Managers, the Lead Technician shall be responsible for executing all aspects of assigned installations, including supervision of assigned Standard Technicians.
Duties & Responsibilities
In compliance with Company policies, procedures, standards, guidelines as well as applicable federal, state, and local law, codes and regulations, the Lead Technician shall:
Assist the Project Manager and supervise assigned projects
Correct, revise, and maintain current Cantara engineering documents
Communicate with customer, customer’s agents, general contractor, and/or other trade contractors to ensure that all necessary information is communicated to the Project Manager to support favorable project completion
Check drawings, specifications, and documents, for accuracy
Review project requirements with field staff
Manage jobsite cleanliness, supervise tech staff’s use of company materials, and be responsible for minimizing material waste during installation (wire, brackets, misc. materials)
Closely supervise wire runs during pre-wire to ensure correct lengths and accuracy to engineering’s specifications
Maintain records of all deliveries
Maintain communication with the Project Manager to assure he is up-to-date on the project and involved with any system design related changes and/or client requests for changes
Keep supervisors timely informed of all critical project related issues
Prepare for and attend jobsite and office meetings as required
Maintain excellent customer relations
Prepare and submit reports (including monthly management reports) as required following Company policies and procedures
Daily field supervision of assigned Technicians
Train assigned Technicians as needed
Various advanced level field work
Supply your own tools, including wire strippers, wire cutters, low voltage meter, tool case, and other standard tools required for the job
Experience / Education / Licensure
High School diploma, required
Valid California driver’s license
Literacy in Microsoft XP, MS Office 2003 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
At least 3-years prior experience as an installation technician working for a busy A/V Contractor
Work Environment
Job duties are performed in the Company’s offices/warehouse as well as various jobsite locations throughout Southern California.
Physical Requirements
Ability to safely:
Operate a motor vehicle
Operate construction tools including ladders, hand drills, reciprocating saws, hammer, tack hammer, various hand saws, as well as various Audio/Visual hand tools including wire strippers, cutters, low voltage meter in a safe manner in accordance to OSHA regulation
Stand or walk 70% and sit 30% of the time
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs for a distance of up to 30 feet
Visually distinguish between different colors
Detect and retrieve messages over the phone
Bend, reach and retrieve filing
Working at desk using computer (typing and mousing) 30% of the time; roll, unroll, and move blueprints weighing up to 50 lbs. 20% of the time
Work Schedule
40 to 50 hours per week as required to maintain projects with a favorable outcome. Weekends and after hours meetings may be required by clients or other trades.