Lead Low Voltage Technician

NORLEE INVESTMENTS LLC•Daytona Beach, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Low Voltage Technician installs, terminates, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains low-voltage systems across commercial facilities. The role leads and supports field installation work involving structured cabling, building automation systems (BAS), access control, security systems, communications infrastructure, and related technologies. The technician ensures work complies with project specifications, applicable codes, safety standards, and quality expectations, while coordinating with project managers, other trades, and customers to support project completion. The position may require flexibility to work some night shifts as needed. The successful candidate has at least three years of combined experience in commercial low-voltage installation or related fields. A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record are required for travel to commercial job sites. The role calls for strong technical, communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to interpret construction and wiring documentation, use installation and testing equipment, and maintain accurate project records. This is a field-based position in commercial construction environments. Work may take place above ceilings, in equipment rooms, elevated work areas, and indoors or outdoors in varying conditions. The employee frequently stands, walks, climbs, bends, kneels, crouches, crawls, and uses hands and arms to install cabling and handle tools and materials. Regular lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds is required; heavier items may occasionally be lifted with assistance.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of combined experience in commercial low-voltage installation, structured cabling, BAS, access control, security systems, telecommunications, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience installing, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting low-voltage cabling and devices in commercial environments.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, wiring diagrams, floor plans, specifications, and installation documentation.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, organize materials, maintain an orderly job site, and coordinate field activities to meet schedules.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record; travel to various commercial job sites is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and professionally with project stakeholders and other trades.
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, cable-pulling equipment, termination tools, and standard low-voltage installation equipment.
Working knowledge of applicable low-voltage codes, industry standards, and job-site safety requirements.
Basic mathematical skills, including arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; ability to take measurements, calculate cable lengths, interpret dimensions, and understand basic electrical and cabling measurements.
Familiarity with basic computer applications, mobile devices, electronic time-entry systems, and project documentation platforms.
Ability to perform the physical demands of field work, including frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and use of hands and arms; regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with assistance.
Ability to work some night shifts as needed.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited low-voltage, telecommunications, electrical, or controls training program.
Experience with structured cabling systems, network infrastructure, cable pathways, patch panels, racks, fiber optics, and low-voltage wiring practices.
Familiarity with BAS, HVAC controls, access control, CCTV, security systems, and related technologies.
Experience with control wiring, sensors, actuators, controllers, and device connectivity.
Experience using cable certifiers, network cable testers, multimeters, tone generators, and other low-voltage testing equipment.
Experience with digital construction drawings, electronic work orders, cable testing software, network configuration tools, or building automation interfaces.

Responsibilities

Install, terminate, label, test, and troubleshoot low-voltage cabling and systems in commercial buildings.
Install and support structured cabling infrastructure, including Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A, fiber optics, patch panels, racks, cable trays, and related components.
Install, configure, and support low-voltage systems such as BAS, access control, security, surveillance, intercom, and communications systems as project requirements dictate.
Assist with installing and connecting HVAC control wiring, sensors, actuators, controllers, thermostats, and other low-voltage control devices.
Read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, riser diagrams, wiring diagrams, shop drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
Route, pull, support, and secure cabling through ceilings, walls, conduits, cable trays, and designated pathways.
Perform cable and continuity testing, device verification, labeling, and quality-control inspections.
Assist with device installation, controller wiring, system integration, and basic configuration or programming as required by project scope.
Identify and report installation issues, damaged materials, drawing discrepancies, and potential design or coordination conflicts.
Coordinate daily field activities with project managers, supervisors, general contractors, electricians, and other trades to support project schedules.
Provide field guidance and technical support to other technicians, ensuring safe work that meets project requirements.
Maintain accurate records of installations, cable identification, test results, materials, labor hours, and project progress.
Complete and update electronic work orders, time entries, and project documentation accurately and promptly.
Communicate professionally with customers and site representatives about installation progress, system functionality, and project requirements.
Follow applicable safety procedures, building codes, industry standards, and company installation practices.
Maintain tools, testing equipment, materials, and vehicles in good working condition.
Perform other duties as assigned.