Smart Campus Specialist

about the position

Smart Campus Specialists will assist with the installation, maintenance, and design of low-voltage systems across all PDI HQ locations. They will serve as the Campus' lead low voltage technician. This role is responsible for ensuring a consistent and positive end-user experience for all employees and clients who interact with Smart Campus technology. This is not an entry-level position.

position details/responsibilities

• Always represents Power Design and the IT department in a professional manner.
• Performs as the primary installer and technician for all Power Design HQ locations.
• Communicates clearly and concisely to clients and team members who have a range of experience with technology - from novices to experts.
• The ability to make confident and informed technical decisions on-the-fly.
• Frequently act as the first point of contact for management during special projects.
• Termination of Cat6, speaker wire, and other low-voltage cabling across a variety of hardware implementations.
• Creating documentation and schematics of all deployments, including end-user instructions.
• Configuration of devices under the instruction and supervision of system programmers.
• Interpret and make basic mark-ups of architectural blueprints.
• Identify technical problems and proactively offer/implement solutions.
• Attend seminars and trainings for recent technology related to current and future Smart Campus deployments.
• Other duties related to campus technology, as assigned.

here's what we're looking for

• Minimum 4 years of experience in residential or commercial AV and low-voltage installation.
• Familiarity with Crestron products and software is required.
• Familiarity with medium to large-scale AV matrixes and systems is required.
• Advanced LV installation and cable management skills with the ability to implement creative and custom solutions on-the-fly.
• Advanced technical troubleshooting skills requiring the use of both software and hardware.
• Advanced understanding of low-voltage signal flow.
• Advanced experience using hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Advanced experience using cable testers, toners, and multimeters.
• Intermediate knowledge of PCs, networking, and IP security cameras.
• Basic understanding of automated lighting, shading, door access, and cloud-based device management and communication platforms.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs with the assistance of other employees.
• Must be able to work safely and comfortably on ladders and man-lifts.
• Familiarity with commercial conferencing systems a plus.
• Familiarity with Dante implementations a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams software a plus.
• Familiarity with DSPs and other advanced audio processing and hardware a plus.
• Familiarity with terminating fiber optic cabling a plus.
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design's core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation and growth.

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At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.