Low Voltage Technician

Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc.•Altamonte Springs, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Low Voltage Technician installs low-voltage systems according to applicable codes and BICSI standards, providing technical knowledge and site supervision to support successful project completion. The role includes installing, maintaining, repairing, terminating, labeling, testing, and troubleshooting voice, data, fiber-optic, and CATV premise distribution systems. It also involves site surveys, project layout and material planning, coordination with project leadership, documentation, client communication, and ensuring work meets workmanship, safety, and code requirements. The position operates at construction job sites throughout Florida and may involve indoor and outdoor work in varied weather and site conditions. The employee may encounter noise, dirt, hazardous equipment, wiring, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, extreme conditions, and underground or elevated heights. The role is physically active and requires frequent movement, climbing, and lifting items over 50 pounds. Overtime, nights, and weekends may be requested.

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.
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 and ability to meet company driving requirements.
High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of basic mathematical operations and calculations for estimating labor, materials, and project or work-order costs.
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 perform the job's physical duties, including frequent lifting and moving of items over 50 pounds, for extended periods.
Ability to wear company-approved personal protective equipment as required.
Ability to report to job sites throughout Florida; locations vary based on the employee's home location.
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 and tool/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 planning 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, including cable trays, ladder racks, J-hooks, and bridle/D-rings.
Install work-area outlets and pull backbone and horizontal UTP, ScTP, STP-A, and fiber-optic cable.
Perform firestopping, including firewall coring, sleeve installation, and fire-stopping.
Prepare cables for termination by organizing, forming, dressing, measuring slack, and labeling them.
Perform IDC terminations for UTP, STP-A, cross-connect blocks, and patch panels.
Assemble and install modular, coaxial, and optical-fiber connectors, and demonstrate connector color codes.
Splice copper and optical-fiber cable using mechanical and fusion methods.
Test and certify copper and fiber-optic cabling using appropriate test equipment; diagnose faults and document results.
Troubleshoot and correct copper cable and optical-fiber problems.
Perform retrofits, including removing abandoned cables, identifying active circuits, and implementing cutovers.
Work safely and comply with operating, safety, BICSI, EIA/TIA, and local and National Electrical Code requirements.
Document as-builts and daily reports, and order and inventory materials.
Attend training and safety meetings and keep current with industry standards, codes, and trends.
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 applicable standards and 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 clean, normal conditions when service work is complete.
Order materials and request manpower as needed, and assist the superintendent with manpower coordination.
Coordinate premise distribution system installation with the project superintendent or equivalent.
Serve as a coach and mentor to other department positions.