Data Communications Technician
About The Position
South Western Communications (SWC) is seeking a part-time Data Communications Technician to install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain nurse call systems and related low-voltage cabling. The role includes reading blueprints and wiring diagrams, documenting project and service work, training customers, and supporting service calls and scheduled maintenance. Technicians participate in scheduled on-call rotations and work in healthcare and construction environments. SWC describes itself as a close-knit team backed by the resources of a large organization, with opportunities for technicians to develop professionally and advance into senior or lead technician, project leadership, or other technical and operational roles. The position is suited to motivated, dependable, detail-oriented technicians who take pride in quality workmanship and want to build technical expertise in healthcare technology.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely in active healthcare and construction environments.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of relevant field experience.
- Experience with cable routing and cable management.
- Experience with device installation and troubleshooting.
- Experience reading blueprints and construction drawings.
- Experience in commercial construction and renovation environments.
- Experience in customer-facing service work.
- Experience testing and troubleshooting low-voltage systems.
- Experience with independent field work and project execution.
- Experience in structured cabling, data cabling, low-voltage installation, telecommunications, network infrastructure, security and CCTV systems, fire alarm systems, or commercial construction technology.
Responsibilities
- Install nurse call devices and associated system components.
- Route, support, label, and manage low-voltage cabling.
- Troubleshoot nurse call devices, wiring, and communication issues.
- Perform system testing, inspections, and commissioning activities.
- Read blueprints, floor plans, and wiring diagrams.
- Complete project and service documentation.
- Train customers on proper system operation.
- Support service calls and scheduled maintenance activities.
- Participate in scheduled on-call support rotations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
