Full Time Opening for Lead Installer/Programmer in Los Angeles

[sjjanz]

We are looking for an additional Lead Installer/Programmer in Los Angeles with Control4 experience.

The successful applicant MUST have the following:

1. A clean driving record and a current, valid, California drivers license.

2. Reliable transportation to/from office and/or jobsite

3. Advanced knowledge of residential construction including: Framing/Structure, Low Voltage, Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC

4. Intimate knowledge of interconnects of projects of all sizes

5. Intimate knowledge of the following electronic components: Home Theater, Home Automation, Distributed Audio/Video Surveillance Systems, Phone Systems, Intercom Systems and Data networks.

6. The ability to identify all the different types of cabling used in our profession as well as the standards for how cabling is terminated and placed in residential construction.

7. To be able to setup and program all systems listed above

8. Expert trouble-shooting skills to be able to quickly and logically troubleshoot any technical problems.

9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

10. Excellent references from former employers

11. To be able to lift at least 50 lbs, work on a ladder at least 8ft tall, and work in confined spaces (attics, crawlspaces, wiring chases).

10. Your own set of hand-tools and some basic power tools (i.e., cordless drill)

11. Your own laptop capable of running CCP, Integration Designer and C4's Composer (this can be financed against your paycheck if need be)

12. Expert programming ability in one or more of the following remote manufacturers: Universal Remote Control, RTI, Control4, Logitech and Philips Pronto. For this position we would STRONGLY prefer the programming system to be Control4 but will accept others.

13. Must be an expert in user interfaces with a relentless eye for most efficient key strokes, most intuitive nomenclature, competing interfaces (i.e., iPad, iTouch, iPhone), etc.

14. Must be able to interact directly with customers and work independently

15. Advanced experience with all aspects of Residential Data Networks including: the difference between Fiber, DSL and Cable, how to setup whole-house wireless networks, all the possible ways to stream content, trouble-shooting networked components, etc.

16. Must be able to manage other part-time installers as well as perform your own installation

Other skills/experiences that are not required but would be welcomed include:

1. Experience in Designing/Installing Security Systems

2. Experience in Designing/Installing Phone/Intercom Systems

3. Experience in Designing/Programming Lighting Systems such as Radio RA or Homeworks

4. Experience in Designing/Installing Commercial Systems (i.e. PA Systems, 70V Audio Systems, etc.)

This is a salaried position with an additional Profit Percentage bonus awarded quarterly. The position would start May 1st, 2012. The commitment is exclusively to Technospeak (i.e., no moonlighting), and would be 40hrs allocated across Monday through Saturday of each week.

Employment will be probationary for first 90 days prior to official hire so we can judge your performance in the field.

Our office is located in Westchester, CA (just south of Loyola University), and the majority of our project work is in the Westside and West Valley. We will take projects however from Thousand Oaks to Riverside to Irvine, so we cover a large area. If you are interested please email your resume to info@technospeakco.com. Thanks for considering us!

[CFUG]

909 and Valley? Just killed it...

[GoGo Delicious]

#11 Kills this also.

We are looking for an additional Lead Installer/Programmer in Los Angeles with Control4 experience.

The successful applicant MUST have the following:

11. Your own laptop capable of running CCP, Integration Designer and C4's Composer (this can be financed against your paycheck if need be)

When was the last time your company said to you "You must have your own laptop or we can take the cost out of your paycheck." All our employees have 2 company issued laptops. 1 Mac and 1 Windows. I would never expect my employees to furnish their own laptops EVEN THOUGH they already own one. As a business owner you should see the inherent risk of an employee using a personal laptop for company work.

[chesterwilson]

+1

We give each of our installers a M5 and a Bentley in case they don't like German.

[sjjanz]

Thanks for the feedback guys, but different business have different business practices and different go to market strategies. Whether one is any better than the other is a matter of opinion and nothing more. Acting as Judge and Jury that the job posting is "killed" just because you don't agree with what we are asking for seems a little bold don't you think? And I might question your business practices if you do things like rule out the entire Valley. Would you not instead at least look at the job scope and THEN decide whether it was something you want to do?

[cdepaola]

^+1

I have no boundaries to my business, if someone has the money to pay our fees we will do the job.

[GoGo Delicious]

Whether one is any better than the other is a matter of opinion and nothing more.

Acting as Judge and Jury that the job posting is "killed" just because you don't agree with what we are asking for seems a little bold don't you think?

No. As you stated in the first quote above it's a matter of opinion and that was my opinion.

And I might question your business practices if you do things like rule out the entire Valley.

A LOT of people on this forum, I would say 99% of them, do not agree with my business practices but I can careless.

Would you not instead at least look at the job scope and THEN decide whether it was something you want to do?

Personally no. I would first interview the client and see if it's the type client I would want to work or be associated with. If the interview with the client goes well then we will take a look at the job scope and see if it's a job we would want to take on. We charge for a proposal so before we even get to the job scope and start charging the potential client I want to make sure they understand how we work, what our policies are, what the potential client is expecting, what their needs vs wants are and are we a good fit for each other. Will this be a mutually beneficial relationship with us and the client.

[Neter66]

11. Your own laptop capable of running CCP, Integration Designer and C4's Composer (this can be financed against your paycheck if need be)

I am not commenting on business practice, nor the full requirements etc etc, but this requirement should be thought through. Also, I am not a lawyer.

There are liability issues with employees bringing their own devices to work. Who owns the IP that is on the laptop? Who owns the 'project'?

If your employee doesn't work out, or moves on to bigger and better things, and brings their laptop with them - but then a customer's project blows up, who's on the hook to reconfigure the system?

There are also issues with corporate acceptable use use policies... Say your installer decides to take a surf on over to one of the many porn/filesharng sites on the Internet, and gets a virus, then infects your customers network. Who's responsible? You can't tell the installer what he can and cannot do with his laptop.

Again, I'm not commenting on business practice, just that there are some serious issues to consider with employee owned equipment doing corporate work.

Thanks

D.

[GoGo Delicious]

. . . Again, I'm not commenting on business practice, just that there are some serious issues to consider with employee owned equipment doing corporate work.

Thanks

D.

That was the point I was hinting at when I stated the following

As a business owner you should see the inherent risk of an employee using a personal laptop for company work.

[Godzilla]

not even a work van?.................sheesh

if you want someone that good...............wheres the red carpet.................lol

[sjjanz]

Ok guys thanks for the feedback. I can see this is not the type of forum I thought it was. Thanks.

[sjjanz]

Ok all, we have modifed this position a bit. Please only reply if you are interested. Thanks.

We are looking for an additional Lead Installer/Programmer in Los Angeles with Control4 experience.

The successful applicant MUST have the following:

1. A clean driving record and a current, valid, California drivers license.

2. Reliable transportation to/from office and/or jobsite

3. Advanced knowledge of residential construction including: Framing/Structure, Low Voltage, Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC

4. Intimate knowledge of interconnects of projects of all sizes

5. Intimate knowledge of the following electronic components: Home Theater, Home Automation, Distributed Audio/Video Surveillance Systems, Phone Systems, Intercom Systems and Data networks.

6. The ability to identify all the different types of cabling used in our profession as well as the standards for how cabling is terminated and placed in residential construction.

7. To be able to setup and program all systems listed above

8. Expert trouble-shooting skills to be able to quickly and logically troubleshoot any technical problems.

9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

10. Excellent references from former employers

11. To be able to lift at least 50 lbs, work on a ladder at least 8ft tall, and work in confined spaces (attics, crawlspaces, wiring chases).

10. Your own set of hand-tools and some basic power tools (i.e., cordless drill)

11. Expert programming ability in one or more of the following remote manufacturers: Universal Remote Control, RTI, Control4, Logitech and Philips Pronto. For this position we would STRONGLY prefer the programming system to be Control4 but will accept others.

12. Must be an expert in user interfaces with a relentless eye for most efficient key strokes, most intuitive nomenclature, competing interfaces (i.e., iPad, iTouch, iPhone), etc.

13. Must be able to interact directly with customers and work independently

14. Advanced experience with all aspects of Residential Data Networks including: the difference between Fiber, DSL and Cable, how to setup whole-house wireless networks, all the possible ways to stream content, trouble-shooting networked components, etc.

15. Must be able to manage other part-time installers as well as perform your own installation

Other skills/experiences that are not required but would be welcomed include:

1. Experience in Designing/Installing Security Systems

2. Experience in Designing/Installing Phone/Intercom Systems

3. Experience in Designing/Programming Lighting Systems such as Radio RA or Homeworks

4. Experience in Designing/Installing Commercial Systems (i.e. PA Systems, 70V Audio Systems, etc.)

This is a salaried position with an additional Profit Percentage bonus awarded quarterly. A laptop, company smartphone and Medical/Dental benefits will be provided. The position would start May 1st, 2012. The commitment is exclusively to Technospeak (i.e., no moonlighting), and would be 40hrs allocated across Monday through Saturday of each week.

Employment will be probationary for first 90 days prior to official hire so we can judge your performance in the field.

Our office is located in Westchester, CA (just south of Loyola University), and the majority of our project work is in the Westside and West Valley. We will take projects however from Thousand Oaks to Riverside to Irvine, so we cover a large area. If you are interested please email your resume to info@technospeakco.com. Thanks for considering us!