Low Voltage Technician / Lead
JOB SUMMARY
Low Voltage Technician
A Low Voltage Technician is responsible for installation of data infrastructure and low voltage cabling and equipment. A Low Voltage Technician must excel in customer service skills and be capable of effective communication with clients, management and fellow employees.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, terminate, label and test a variety of copper low voltage cabling
- Install, splice, terminate, label and test a variety fiber optic cable and connection types
- Install a variety of cable support hardware using various anchoring or attachment components
- Read and understand blue prints and schematic diagrams
- Identify cable paths and relay site survey information to project managers
- Assemble and install a wide variety of equipment racks and cabinets
- Build out of data center and equipment rooms (i.e., racks, cabinets, ladder racking, basket tray, cable management, etc)
- Installation of grounding hardware and wiring in data centers and equipment rooms
- Mounting and hookup of customer equipment in data centers and equipment rooms (i.e., switches, routers, servers, SAN, PDUs, etc)
- Mounting, wiring and hookup of WLAN equipment (i.e., access points, various antennas, controllers, PoE, etc)
- Additional low voltage work, including but not limited to; video surveillance, security, fire alarm, paging, AV, etc.
- Outside plant work; burial and aerial
- Effectively troubleshoot, diagnose and repair any physical layer wiring, connectivity or components
- Maintain detailed and accurate installation drawings and documents
- Complete all assigned tasks within the specified cost budget and schedule
- Stay current with and adhere to all applicable codes and BICSI recommended practices
- Stay current with and adhere to all mandatory safety requirements and follow established safety practices
- Willingly share knowledge and best trade practices with fellow employees
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- High school graduate plus related experience
- Power Limited Technician License preferred not required
- Strong understanding of structured cabling systems and practical field experience
- Experience installing, terminating, labeling and testing copper and fiber optic cabling
- Must be comfortable working at heights of 3-40 ft
- Must be able to pass drug test in this drug free workplace setting
- Clean cut appearance
- Some travel may be required
- Must have a clean valid driver’s license with dependable transportation
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Occasionally required to sit
- Regularly required to make fast, repetitive movements of the arms, wrists, hands and fingers
- Regularly required to reach and stretch with arms and hands
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel
- Regularly lift and/or push/pull objects up to 25 pounds
- Frequently lift and/or push/pull objects up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally lift and/or push/pull objects more than 100 pounds
- Regularly work at heights of 3-40 ft
- Regularly required to hear, understand and respond appropriately
- Vision abilities required include color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
