Low Voltage Technician

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

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Low Voltage Technician is responsible for the installation of systems according to code and BICSI standards. They provide a high level of technical knowledge and site supervision to ensure the successful completion of various projects. This role involves performing skilled labor duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment, including voice, data, fiber optic, and CATV premise distribution systems. The technician will also be responsible for site surveys, determining material and delivery schedules, developing manpower and equipment lists, and creating project charts. They will supervise the installation, termination, labeling, testing, and troubleshooting of these systems. Additionally, the role includes building closets, installing grounding infrastructure, cable support systems, work area outlets, pulling cable, firestopping, pre-termination, termination, connector assembly, splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and retrofitting. The technician must work safely, comply with operating and safety standards, and demonstrate knowledge of relevant industry standards and codes. Documentation of test results, as-builts, daily reports, and material inventory are also key responsibilities. The technician will maintain familiarity with project plans and specifications, monitor tool and equipment inventory, ensure prompt service and repair, and coordinate with the Project Superintendent. Establishing a good relationship with the client, obtaining acceptance of completed work, providing technical assistance, and ensuring the work area is restored to clean conditions are also part of the role. Ordering materials, requesting manpower, and assisting the superintendent with coordinating manpower are also required. While this position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, the technician serves as a coach and mentor to others in the department.

Requirements

Minimum two (2) years of experience with data communications/structured cabling.
One (1) year of experience as a Network Installer Level I.
Strong working knowledge of the BICSI EIA/TIA installation standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Ability to troubleshoot premise distribution systems and layout a project; includes the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's license in good standing to meet the company's driving requirements.
High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of basic mathematical operations and calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, order of operations) to calculate labor, materials, and/or cost estimates for projects and work orders, etc.
Working knowledge of National Electrical Codes.
Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in the English language at a 12th-grade level.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Regularly required to talk and hear.
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day.
Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
Ability to wear company-approved Personal Protective Equipment per local, state, federal, or OSHA regulations.
The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds.
Requires the ability to perform physical duties listed above for extended periods.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Supports our Mission Statement and Core Values.
Is honest and has the highest integrity.
Sets the example for others and is above reproach.
Ability to cope with job pressures in a constantly changing environment.
Interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
Self-motivated.
Detail-oriented.
Positive and professional demeanor.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Able to handle and manage confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual
BICSI Certification
OSHA 10

Responsibilities

Perform skilled labor duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
Perform Site Surveys using construction plans and specifications and conduct visual site inspections.
Determine materials/delivery schedules, develop manpower, tool/equipment lists, calculate completion dates, and create GANTT/PERT project charts.
Effectively supervise the performance of all aspects of the installation, terminating, labeling, testing, and troubleshooting of voice, data, fiber optic, and CATV premise distribution systems.
Build Closets – determine equipment layouts, mount/install backboards, mount/install cross-connects, mount/install racks/patch panels, install optical fiber panels/hardware.
Install Grounding Infrastructure – know local and National Electrical Code, install grounding backbones and busbars, perform grounding tests.
Installation of Cable Support Systems such as cable trays, ladder racks, J-hooks, and bridle/D-rings.
Installation of Work Area Outlets, Pulling Backbone, and Horizontal Cable (UTP/ScTP/STP-A/Fiber Optic).
Firestopping – includes coring of firewall, installing sleeves, and fire-stopping.
Pre-Termination – organize, form, dress cables, determine length/slack, label cables.
Termination – complete IDC terminations, UTP, STP-A, cross-connect blocks, and patch panels.
Connectors – assemble and install 8-pin modular connectors, coaxial connectors, optical fiber ST/SC connectors, and demonstrate connector color codes.
Splicing – copper cable splicing, optical fiber (mechanical, fusion).
Testing - use tone test set, volt-ohmmeter, diagnose open, shorted, crossed, and split pairs, active circuits, copper cable Category 5e, 6, and 6a certification using handheld testers, optical fiber single mode/multimode using light source/power meter, and OTDR.
Troubleshooting – diagnose and correct copper cable problems, optical fiber problems.
Retrofits – remove abandoned cables, identify active circuits, implement cutover.
Work safely and comply with operating and safety standards.
Demonstrate knowledge of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A, 569-A, 606, 607, and the National Electrical Code.
Document test results, document as-builts, complete daily reports, and order/inventory materials.
Attend training/safety meetings, read industry journals/magazines, join professional trade organizations, and keep up with standards/codes trends.
Maintain familiarity with plans, specifications, and job contract scope.
Monitor and manage tool, equipment, and material inventory of the Service Vehicle or project.
Ensure that service and repair are performed promptly.
Monitor the work to ensure that the workmanship is completed by BICSI EIA/TIA standards and Local and National Electrical Code requirements.
Establish a good relationship with the client.
Obtain acceptance and approval of completed work.
Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
Ensure that the area where service work is performed is properly restored to normal and clean conditions when work is complete.
Order materials and request manpower as needed.
Assist the superintendent with coordinating manpower.
Coordinate premise distribution systems installation with the Project Superintendent or equal.
Serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.