Low Voltage Technician

Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc.•Tampa, FL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Low Voltage Technician installs systems according to code and BICSI standards, providing technical knowledge and site supervision to support successful project completion. The role covers installation, maintenance, repair, testing, and troubleshooting of voice, data, fiber-optic, CATV, and other premise distribution systems. The technician also supports project layout and coordination, documents work, manages materials and equipment, coordinates with project leadership and clients, and ensures work complies with safety requirements, applicable codes, and installation standards. This position operates at construction job sites and may involve indoor and outdoor work in varied weather and environmental conditions. Travel to job sites throughout Florida is required, with locations varying by the employee’s home location. Overtime, night, and weekend work may be requested. The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but serves as a coach and mentor to other department positions.

Requirements

At least two years of experience with data communications or structured cabling, including one year as a Network Installer Level I.
Strong working knowledge of BICSI EIA/TIA installation standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Ability to troubleshoot premise distribution systems, lay out a project, and read and interpret blueprints.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid Florida Driver’s license in good standing, meeting company driving requirements.
High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of basic mathematical operations and calculations for labor, materials, and cost estimates.
Working knowledge of National Electrical Codes.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English at a 12th-grade level.
Ability to work safely and comply with operating and safety standards.
Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the job and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Ability to wear company-approved personal protective equipment as required.
Ability to perform the listed physical duties for extended periods, including frequent lifting and moving of items over 50 pounds.
Ability to travel to job sites throughout Florida.
May be requested to work overtime, nights, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual.
BICSI Certification.
OSHA 10.

Responsibilities

Perform site surveys using construction plans and specifications and conduct visual site inspections.
Determine materials and delivery schedules; develop manpower, tool, and equipment lists; calculate completion dates; and create GANTT/PERT project charts.
Supervise installation, termination, labeling, testing, and troubleshooting of voice, data, fiber-optic, and CATV premise distribution systems.
Build equipment closets by determining layouts and installing backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, and optical fiber panels and hardware.
Install grounding infrastructure, including grounding backbones and busbars, and perform grounding tests.
Install cable support systems such as cable trays, ladder racks, J-hooks, and bridle/D-rings.
Install work-area outlets and pull backbone and horizontal cable, including UTP, ScTP, STP-A, and fiber-optic cable.
Perform firestopping, including firewall coring, sleeve installation, and fire-stopping.
Prepare, organize, dress, measure, and label cables before termination.
Complete IDC terminations, including UTP, STP-A, cross-connect blocks, and patch panels.
Assemble and install modular, coaxial, and optical-fiber connectors, and demonstrate connector color codes.
Perform copper-cable and optical-fiber splicing, including mechanical and fusion splicing.
Test and certify copper and fiber-optic cabling using appropriate test equipment, and diagnose cable and circuit faults.
Troubleshoot and correct copper-cable and optical-fiber problems.
Perform retrofits, remove abandoned cables, identify active circuits, and implement cutovers.
Work safely and comply with operating and safety standards.
Apply knowledge of ANSI/TIA/EIA standards and the National Electrical Code.
Document test results and as-builts, complete daily reports, and order and inventory materials.
Attend training and safety meetings, keep current with industry publications and standards, and participate in professional trade organizations.
Maintain familiarity with plans, specifications, and job contract scope.
Monitor and manage tool, equipment, and material inventory in the service vehicle or on the project.
Ensure service and repairs are performed promptly and workmanship meets BICSI EIA/TIA standards and Local and National Electrical Code requirements.
Establish good client relationships and obtain acceptance and approval of completed work.
Provide technical assistance, including interpreting drawings and recommending construction methods and equipment.
Restore work areas to normal, clean conditions after service work is complete.
Order materials and request manpower as needed; assist the superintendent with coordinating manpower.
Coordinate premise distribution system installation with the Project Superintendent or equivalent.
Perform other duties as assigned; duties and responsibilities may change.