PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Field Engineer is the technical expert on the Tech Ops team performing testing and commissioning of AV systems. They are responsible for ensuring a project is executed with excellence and meets all design requirements in the scope of work. This is done through working with the team in checking, documenting, configuring and programming audio video and network equipment throughout following the installation process. The Field Engineer is the technical liaison with the client for training at the end of each project.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES
PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
This position regularly requires employees to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment. Field work such as climbing ladders and doing overhead work also required.
EQUIPMENT USED
Standard office and computer equipment including MS Office software.
Other audio video and network test equipment and hand tools use may be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Primarily finish construction environment. Work will be performed primarily on site.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES
No direct reports
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires travel to local job sites within driving distance and air travel to out-of-state job sites. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to fly as needed for project requirements.
Why Guitar Center? Here’s just some of the rewards:
For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave—take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.
Pay Rate: $90,000 - $144,000/yr depending on background and experience.
The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
About Guitar Center
The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.
The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.
E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.
Why join us?
With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world’s largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.
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