Technical Apprentice - Central Illinois

Convergint Career•East Peoria, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Convergint is seeking a full-time, enthusiastic, results-driven, and forward-thinking Technical Apprentice to join our team. This is a developmental role with a structured program designed for growth within the company. The program 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 successful completion of the program. We are looking for individuals with a passion for world-class service, integrity, and a commitment to growth, accountability, and delivering results. Convergint is a global, service-based systems integrator with a strong culture built on 10 Values and Beliefs, focused on protecting customers' lives and assets.

Requirements

High School/GED or equivalent experience
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).
Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
Solid math skills (for some positions, this may include calculating area, velocity, resistance, voltage, etc.).
Minimum Experience: Basic construction with some level of electrical or a low voltage background.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years relevant 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.
Typically working on small to medium projects that are often less complex, with the ability to work on larger projects as needed and able.
Delivering assigned projects effectively and within budgeted cost and time schedules with guidance as needed.
Performing other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.