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Low Voltage Technician
Company | Wachter |
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Location | Roanoke, VA, USA |
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Salary | $22 – $30 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- 2-5 years experience as a Low Voltage Cable Technician.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams of technicians on multi-week projects.
- Available and willing for extensive travel nationwide.
- Ability to work primarily night shifts.
- Flexible and willing to work on-call, day, night, weekend, or overtime shifts as the job requires.
- Able to lead small teams (2 to 3 people).
- Strong knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA).
- Industry-specific certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, Corning) are a huge plus.
- Capable of reading blueprints and site maps.
- Experience in CCTV, voice, Fire Alarm, and data cabling is a plus.
- Experience pulling and terminating CAT5/CAT6 cabling and installation of small equipment (switches/brides/cameras).
- Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
- Ability to consistently complete projects within budget, on time, and in a safe manner.
- Proficient with the use of computers, including email, spreadsheets, PDF documentation, and databases Microsoft Office programs.
- Must be comfortable working unsupervised and also effectively communicating and collaborating with teams of 4 to 20 other technicians.
- Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.
- Able to neatly dress and terminate large bundles of cables inside IDF and MDF cabinets.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills; this position frequently requires customer and General Contract interactions.
- Ability to work in cramped spaces.
- Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift (19′); and to work at heights.
- Has basic telecommunication tools, all industry hand tools, and PPE.
- Reliable transportation with required insurance coverage.
- Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
- Experience in conduit installation is a plus.
- Execute advanced troubleshooting skills.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.
Responsibilities
- Install, troubleshoot, and maintenance of various structured cabling systems including fiber, Cat5, and Cat6 in retail environments.
- Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
- Ensure all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
- Assist with pre-installation opportunities by designing and planning technical solutions.
- Install cable support structures such as j-hooks pathways, cable racks, and innerduct.
- Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.
- Troubleshoot issues with the cable network.
- Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
- Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regard to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry-specific certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, Corning) are a huge plus.
- Experience in CCTV, voice, Fire Alarm, and data cabling is a plus.
- Experience in conduit installation is a plus.