Fire and Security Installer/Technician (Twin Cities)

Beacon Communications•Eagan, MN

About The Position

All State Communications LLC, is a subsidiary of Beacon Communications, LLC The position is responsible for accurately performing installation tasks and assisting with system setup, testing, and commissioning structured cabling solutions in the Eagan, Minnesota area. This role will lead all level of cabling jobs, lead entry level installers and journeyman installers while working with project managers by executing work in alignment with project requirements, engineered drawings, and company standards. The role demonstrates professionalism, leadership, safety awareness, and growing technical competency while working toward mastery of structured cabling installation and troubleshooting. Note: This is a union position and there is a 7% increase in the pay rate every year in July.

Requirements

Minimum 36 months of installation experience or equivalent knowledge.
Continued development in system installation and commissioning.
Ability to use testing tools, devices, and equipment.
Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, and customers
High School Diploma or approved equivalent.
Thorough knowledge of guidelines covering NEC and TIA/EIA standards.
Ongoing involvement in Beacons training programs.
Maintain a valid drivers license.
Requires sitting, prolonged standing, walking, handling, gripping, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead with force.
Requires stooping, crouching, crawling, and working on or under floors.
Ability to transport ladders up to 12 feet in height and lift ladders off vehicle roof racks.
Willing and able to climb and stand on ladders and scaffolding.
Frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, including overhead.
Maintain a clear background check to satisfy customer jobsite badging requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform installation tasks independently as noted in job summary and as directed by the Project Manager.
Interpret engineered drawings to ensure accurate installation and cabling.
Manage the jobsite for security of all jobsite tools, equipment, and materials.
Support headend fabrication and wiring under guidance.
Assist with wiring, labeling, grounding, testing, and system structure.
Follow scope of work, schedule, and jobsite material management requirements.
Identify, procure, and manage parts and part numbers from the warehouse.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of cable types and device installation.
Utilize testing and commissioning documents for quality assurance.
Apply basic troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve installation issues.
Safely and efficiently use hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
Ability to read and interpret construction and engineered drawings.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage priorities.
Maintain safe and organized worksites, securing all equipment properly
Participate in jobsite safety meetings and toolbox talks
Consistently maintain punctuality and reliability
Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and project leadership
Accurately complete timesheets and required reporting
Demonstrate professionalism in daily interactions with colleagues and clients
Accurately manage and submit documentation related to work performed
Overnight travel as required
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or management to perform other instructions and duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.