Low-Voltage Superintendent - Lexington

Amteck, LLC•Lexington, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Amteck is seeking a Superintendent for its Technologies division, responsible for supervising project execution and performing skilled low-voltage installation work. Based out of the Lexington, Kentucky office, the role leads teams of up to 10 and supports systems such as structured cabling, access control and security, CCTV, paging, Wi-Fi access points, and audio/visual equipment. The Superintendent works with project management to plan work, manage labor and costs, maintain safety and quality, coordinate staffing and materials, and meet customer objectives. The position requires broad field experience along with leadership, communication, planning, and administrative capabilities. Superintendents typically report to a Technologies Project Manager and may also report to regional, divisional, or department leaders.

Requirements

At least 5–6 years of verified experience with low-voltage systems and cabling.
Some demonstrated experience supervising or training others in this type of work.
Have or be able to obtain OSHA 30.
Understand budgets, labor hours, materials, and committed costs and how they apply to a job site.
Ability to plan project workflow with an understanding of basis of design and task efficiency.
Demonstrated experience with one or more of infrastructure (ITS), access control/security, CCTV, or paging systems.
Ability to install cables or wires into access control/security panels and modules.
Demonstrated experience installing devices for one or more of infrastructure (ITS), access control/security, Wi-Fi access points, CCTV, or paging systems.
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and identifying faults in one or more of copper, fiber, AV, CCTV, or access control/security systems.
Understand POE requirements for CCTV cameras.
Have or be able to obtain relevant manufacturer certifications.
Experience building out MDFs, IDFs, and enclosures; installing ladder tray, basket tray, and two- to four-post racks.
Experience punching down, routing, labeling, and dressing cabling entering racks or enclosures.
Experience installing UPS systems and equipment in racks or enclosures.
Experience cross-connecting or patching copper and fiber systems.
Ability to identify multimode and single-mode fiber differences and terminate and splice fiber.
Ability to terminate data jacks and modular plugs and properly feed cable, fiber, and wires.
Demonstrated ability to use, operate, and maintain test equipment and interpret copper and fiber test results.
Ability to use Fluke testing software, COINS, Box, PlanGrid, and related software programs for job responsibilities.
Ability to maintain clear and detailed records.
Understand firestopping, riser and plenum spaces, and the specifications for each.
Knowledge of BICSI, ANSI, and TIA standards and NEC codes for low-voltage installations.
Ability to read a measuring tape to 1/16 of an inch.
Provide the personal hand tools needed for routine work within 30 days of employment, according to Amteck’s tool list.
Basic understanding of customer relationships and customer satisfaction, with an aptitude for developing this skill.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, drawing details, wire maps, other drawings, and specifications for IDF and data closet enclosures.
Meet all physical requirements of the position.
Ability to travel to meet customer objectives when needed.
Demonstrate Amteck’s Core Values and The Amteck Way in daily work, behavior, and decision-making, including reliable attendance and arriving on time ready to work.

Responsibilities

Lead teams of up to 10 while performing hands-on installation, repair, termination, certification, labeling, and troubleshooting of low-voltage systems and cabling.
Work with the Project Manager to establish and follow budgets and manage labor hours, committed costs, and material costs.
Communicate completed work, potential issues, delays, obstacles, and upcoming manpower requirements to the Project Manager or immediate supervisor.
Prepare progress reports and work with the Project Manager on monthly projections reflecting cash flow and profits.
Ensure work is completed safely, to industry standards, and within legal requirements; communicate changes to safety policies, standards, and procedures to employees.
Install, repair, terminate, certify, and label cabling for infrastructure (ITS), access control/security, CCTV, and paging systems, as applicable.
Install cables and wires in access control/security panels and modules, and install devices for applicable systems, including access control/security, CCTV, Wi-Fi access points, and paging.
Manage service calls and troubleshoot faults in applicable copper, fiber, AV, CCTV, and access control/security systems; update camera IP information as needed.
Maintain task and punch lists and oversee completion of listed work.
Complete closeout documentation, including as-builts, test results, and customer system training; maintain drawings and their labels for closeout documents.
Plan and audit inventory and materials for next-day work and weekly and two-week lookaheads.
Collaborate with the Technologies Project Manager to evaluate field personnel as needed.
Plan daily, weekly, and two-week work, including ongoing pre-planning to meet task requirements and timelines.
Independently build out MDFs, IDFs, enclosures, ladder tray, and basket tray, and install two- to four-post racks; determine and install pathways.
Route, punch down, label, and dress cabling entering racks or enclosures; install head-end equipment, switches, cable management, UPS systems, and patch cables as applicable.
Cross-connect or patch copper and fiber systems as designed; terminate and splice fiber and distinguish between multimode and single-mode fiber.
Use test equipment, interpret copper and fiber test results, and upload results to the appropriate location.
Follow BICSI, ANSI, TIA, and NEC requirements for low-voltage installations; handle cable and wire safely during installation.
Terminate data jacks and modular plugs; understand IDF and data closet enclosure specifications and assist with installation and repair.
Print labels to job specifications and maintain detailed records of device and cabling locations.
Understand firestopping, riser, and plenum environments.
Participate in leadership training when available and continue developing leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Perform skilled work in challenging environments, including cramped areas, overhead locations, heights, and varying weather conditions.
Learn job-related material through peers, supervisors, and company training.