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Wachter

Nationwide technology integration and deployment services

Low Voltage Lead Technician

Full-Time
$25 - $30/hr
Senior
Phoenix, AZ, USA
In PersonVarious project locations across the United States may require overnight travel.
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 2 years of experience as a Low Voltage Cable Technician in industrial or commercial spaces of 1 million to 5 million square feet.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a Lead or Foreman in commercial environments.
  • Experience with CAT6 cabling, fiber optic systems, 24-volt systems, and 70-volt paging systems.
  • Experience with CCTV, fire, security, and alarm systems is preferred.
  • Experience installing audio/visual systems, point-of-sale systems, televisions or monitors, and media players is preferred.
  • Industry-specific certifications such as BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA, ICT, CCTT, CNCI, DCI, FOI, FOT, or TECH are preferred.
  • Willingness to work on-call, day, night, or weekend shifts as required by projects.
  • Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
  • Experience with conduit installation is preferred.
  • Knowledge of multiple termination types for multimode and single-mode fibers.
  • Knowledge of closeouts and MDF, IDF, and MCIC environments.
  • Ability to work in cramped spaces.
  • Ability to operate a boom or scissor lift and work at heights exceeding 65 feet.
  • Ability to identify individual colors and apply industry color codes.
  • Possession of basic telecommunication tools, personal protective equipment, and reliable transportation.
  • Knowledge of cabling infrastructure; outside-plant knowledge from central office to demarcation is considered.
  • Proficiency with smartphones, computers, email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office programs.
  • Customer relationship and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to use teamwork, problem-solving, communication, adaptability, critical thinking, time management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work unsupervised.
  • Ability to interact effectively with general contractors, information technology professionals, and other stakeholders.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and no driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated conviction within the last three years.
  • Current OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification, or ability to obtain it within 60 days of employment.
  • Knowledge of industrial environments, including union and non-union settings and heightened safety vigilance.
  • Basic telephony and wire-work training will be considered.
  • Experience with fiber optic terminations, including Unicam or similar systems, single-strand fusion splicing, and ribbon fusion splicing.
  • Knowledge of redlines and as-built documentation.
Responsibilities
  • Install, troubleshoot, and maintain various cabling infrastructures.
  • Install, terminate, and test Category 6 and single-mode and multimode fiber optic cables according to the design and scope of work.
  • Install, aim, and focus Internet Protocol cameras.
  • Run low-voltage cabling in commercial buildings up to 2,000,000 square feet, including drilling concrete walls and performing limited conduit work.
  • Dress cable pathways and main distribution frames.
  • Tie and bundle cables neatly according to safety regulations.
  • Install cable support structures such as J-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
  • Erect support structures and install network devices such as access points and cameras according to the scope of work.
  • Repair cable poles and towers.
  • Conduct tests to verify that newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.
  • Troubleshoot cable-network issues to ensure proper system function and compliance with local, county, state, and federal codes and legal or insurance requirements.
  • Follow project safety requirements established by Wachter, customers, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
  • Provide Project Management with regular updates on project status and current objectives.
  • Lead crews of 6 to 15 technicians by providing daily instruction and training as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with CCTV, fire, security, and alarm systems.
  • Experience installing audio/visual systems, point-of-sale systems, televisions or monitors, and media players.
  • Industry-specific certifications such as BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA, ICT, CCTT, CNCI, DCI, FOI, FOT, or TECH.
  • Experience with conduit installation.
  • Basic telephony and wire-work training.

About the company

Wachter, Inc. specializes in technology integration, offering solutions such as IoT, electrical systems, IT networks, renewable energy, automation, controls, and physical security. The company is a Cisco Gold Certified Partner and provides nationwide deployment with over 1,400 W2 technicians and electricians licensed to work in all 50 states, along with 24/7/365 customized support through TRUST.Wachter.com.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lenexa, Kansas

Founded

1930

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