Low Voltage Lead Project Technician
Company: Wachter, Inc.
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the
Wachter family and chart your career path!
Wachter is accepting applications for Low Voltage Service
Technicians for service work at various locations across the United
States. Candidates responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and
repairing structured cabling systems in various environments. This
is a full-time position requiring travel and a willingness to learn
and help in other structured cabling environments if needed.
We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians for service and
special installation projects, who can work independently and find
solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with
competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates.
We value relationships and invest in our employees.
Benefits Package: Company Paid!
- Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
- Life, AD&D and LTD insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Teladoc, TriaHealth, Legal Shield
- Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings
- Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
- Drive time and mileage paid for use of personal vehicle when
travel is required.
- Hourly wage range of $20-40/hour based on experience
Requirements:
- Data Cable Technician with CAT5e, fiber optic, and network
experience.
- Experience in low voltage cabling, smart hands network
replacement, telephony, CCTV, and point-of-sale equipment is a
plus.
- Knowledge and experience with CCTV, Security Systems, and Alarm
Systems a plus
- DMP experience- HUGE plus!
- Industry-specific certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit,
Beldon, Corning) are ahuge plus.
- Duration and schedule of hours will vary daily. Example: Some
days will be 0-4 hour shifts, while other days shifts could be
10-14 hours. Shifts can occur in early mornings, nights, and
weekends depending on the customer's requirements and scope of
work.
- Flexible and willing to work on-call, early morning, day,
night, and weekend shifts depending on the requirements of the
job.
- Available for extensive travel, road warrior.
- Regional travel within a 2 to 4 hours radius is required daily.
Travel beyond 4 hours will be required occasionally and may require
hotel stays.
- Travel as required, mileage compensation for use of personal
vehicle
- Extended travel away from home may be necessary, typically not
exceeding 1-2 weeks in duration.
- Ability to consistently complete projects within budget, on
time, and in a safe manner.
- Perform site survey and develop scope of work and materials
list.
- Knowledge and experience with CCTV, Security Systems, and Alarm
Systems a plus
- Excellent customer relationship and communication skills;
verbal and written.
- Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning
color codes.
- Execute advanced troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work in cramped spaces.
- Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift and work at
heights.
- Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable
transportation.
- Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
- Experience in conduit installation is a plus.
- Maintain the company's high standard of quality and
professionalism with regards to workmanship, customer relations,
coworkers, behavior and appearance.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or
DWI in the last three years.
Responsibilities:
- Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various
cabling infrastructure.
- Provide basic setup, installation, and testing services for the
following: Phone Systems, Wireless systems (AP, Antennas), and
Network devices (routers, switches, servers).
- Ability to provide basic setup, installation, and testing
services for the following: Wireless systems (AP, Antennas), and
Network devices (routers, switches, servers).
- Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including
drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
- Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to
safety regulations.
- Assist with pre-installation opportunities by designing and
planning technical solutions.
- Perform site surveys, and develop scope of work and materials
list.
- Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable
racks, and innerduct.
- Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and
component devices areoperational.
- Troubleshoot issues with cable networks to ensure the proper
functioning and to ensure the system meets local, county, state, or
federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.
- Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth
by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
- Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but
which your supervisor may assign.
About:
Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each
employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900
licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and
industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them
successful.
We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep
businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated
electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data,
security, communications, and automation services to clients in
numerous industries.
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