MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

Company: V2 Innovations
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: October 9, 2024

Job Description:

Role and Responsibilities

Space/Exhibit Management:
o Space Maintenance and Security: Inspect space daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually making sure the space is organized, operational, secured and efficient.
o Space Inventory: Conduct space inventories documenting layout, assets, supplies and usage of existing spaces and ensure that the space is optimized and keeping it clean, operational, confidential and creative environment.
o Space Utilization: Evaluate existing space and usage to look for consolidations or improvements that help optimize operations
o Space/Exhibit Set up: Evaluate Team Member's request and practice organizational process planning, and research best options/implementations. Provide administrations and technical skills handling all required documentations (budget planning, bidding, vendor selection and registration, etc) and process requirements (justifications, options,
o Space/Exhibit Set up: Evaluate Team Member's request and practice organizational process planning, and research best options/implementations. Provide administrations and technical skills handling all required documentations (budget planning, bidding, vendor selection and registration, etc) and process requirements (justifications, options, vendor selection, executions (installations, repairs, maintenance, improvements/upgrades, etc.) and recommendations to assist in the allocation/modification of space)

o Primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
--- Plan, design, assess, and implement custom installations of connected technologies and IoT scenarios with direction from Managing Director, Operations Lead and project leads
--- Install, set up, operate, troubleshoot and repair AV equipment (e.g. TVs, speakers, cameras, IoT devices)
--- Connect devices to network & maintain software regularly, building a working ecosystem (requires significant experience with networks/internet connections)
--- Setup existing Samsung products to work within existing UX zone space, test equipment regularly to confirm working stats (especially before executive visits)
--- Transport/move equipment as needed during project transitions (e.g. to storage)
--- Keep records of all product inventory, installations, maintenance
--- Coordinate with project managers on current and future plans to display specific scenarios
--- Program specific scenarios/use cases to illustrate how multiple products work together (computer science background is a plus, specifically with ability to program scenarios that are not possible using existing applications & software)
--- Evaluate, select & install specific software, drivers & applications to implement desired scenarios
--- Develop plan for addressing issues where conflicts arise between different products, services & software
--- Organize & maintain a clean, orderly space free of wires & workplace hazards
--- Work with third party vendors to implement scenarios
--- Protect security of system (consulting with internal IT departments to discuss system needs and how to comply with existing security guidelines)
--- Must work on-site (5 days a week) - job is to maintain a physical space
--- Provide daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to Operations Director on above R&R.
--- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Required Skills and Qualifications
o 7 - 10 years of experience, minimum 7 years of experience, directly in exhibit set up and facility planning and management.
o Minimum Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or University. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered with good track record
o Experience with planning and scheduling of maintenance activities.
o Experience with IT and technical exhibit set up experiences must. This includes cabling and PC/network & audio technical expertise.
o Knowledgeable in the use of carpentry techniques, hand tools, power tools, basic electrical wiring and lighting, paints and adhesives and associated safety practices.
o Knowledgeable of audio-video equipment with the ability to learn new skills in regards to operating and maintaining specialize A/V systems and equipment
o Able to interact with all levels of the organization, external Vendors/Contractors, and Technicians.
o Ability to read, analyze and interpret design schematics, shop/fabrication drawings and basic coding/programming
o Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks concurrently and deliver results (multitasker and goal oriented).
o Detailed and results oriented with high sense of urgency.
o Excellent task and time management skills.
o Strong problem solving and data management skills.
o Excellent communications skills (both written & verbal) and interpersonal skills.
o Strong organizational and project management skills (attention to details).
o Excellent Microsoft office skills (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
o Experience with the Adobe creative suite is preferred but not required.

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