Technical Apprentice (Banking)

Convergint•Abilene, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Convergint is looking for full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Technical Apprentice to join our amazing culture. As a Technical Apprentice, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows. This is a program that includes approximately 1 year of training, with 2 weeks of classroom instruction and 50 weeks of on-the-job training with milestone tracking. Promotion is available upon completion. The role involves installing, programming, system start-up/check-out, certification, and customer training on assigned Fire, Security, and/or Building Automation projects. You may also work on larger, more complex projects as needed and able, delivering assigned projects effectively and within budgeted cost and time schedules with guidance. The company emphasizes a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves.

Requirements

Basic construction skills and understanding of system plans.
Basic ability to read and understand blueprints, design drawings including wiring and labeling methods, system wiring, wiring methods, and cable support installation (J-Hook, Raceway, Conduit, Cable Support).
Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude (e.g. works with a variety of hand and power tools such as drill, screwdriver, wire stripper, hacksaw, crimper) and ability to read blueprints and drawings; solid math skills (for some positions, this may include calculating area, velocity, resistance, voltage, etc.).
High School/GED or equivalent experience
Basic construction with some level of electrical or a low voltage background

Nice To Haves

1-3 years relevant experience
Experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic/electrical, fire alarm & life safety, data-cable installation and/or building automation

Responsibilities

Installing, programming, system start-up/check-out, certification, and related customer training on assigned Fire, Security, and/or Building Automation projects which are typically small to medium projects that are often less complex.
May work on larger projects with greater complexity as needed and able.
Delivers assigned projects effectively and within budgeted cost and time schedules with guidance as needed.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.