Technician I, Low Voltage

Metro Power•Fortson, GA

About The Position

The Technician 1, Low Voltage is responsible for installing, terminating, testing, and maintaining voice, data, and fiber optic cabling systems for commercial and industrial projects. This role requires reading blueprints, ensuring compliance with safety and code standards, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting high-quality, on-time installations. The technician will work in diverse environments and collaborate with field teams to deliver reliable, structured cabling solutions while maintaining excellent customer service. At PPC Partners we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. As such the following values guide our behaviors: A Servant’s Heart – Focus on the Needs of Others, Wisdom – Insightful, Integrity – Honesty and Trustworthy, Courage – Decisive and Confident in Others, Humility – Modest and Respectful, Passion – Unfailing Dedication MetroPower is one of five leading electrical and mechanical contracting and construction companies within the PPC Partners, Inc [https://www.ppcpartnersinc.com/]. family of companies. At MetroPower, our people are our power. As a premier electrical contractor, our people are what enable us to stand out in our industry. They’re the reason for our success. Founded on the principle that every person should strive to first and foremost be a servant leader, we work tirelessly to keep our people safe, enlighten and stimulate their minds, and teach them how to be good stewards of the community in a genuinely serving way. From these efforts, we’ve grown into a truly unique company. By putting our people first, we are able to consistently deliver to the highest quality standards in the industry and develop lasting relationships with our customers. Our people thrive in this entrepreneurial structure that encourages every individual to learn and grow. Our commitment to the advancement of our people is unique to our industry and keeps our company strong. We invest in our people not just professionally, but personally as well through our continuing education and development opportunities. As one employee improves the company improves, and we move forward stronger together. We believe in this so much that we annually survey our employee engagement to ensure we’re living by the golden rule, and maintaining an environment that motivates, challenges, and values our people.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
5 years experience in structured cabling is strongly preferred
Positive safety attitude and personal integrity – both are non-negotiable
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams)
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Self-starter with willingness to take on difficult cabling jobs
Solid attention to detail with good follow-through
Ability to read and understand floor plans
Ability to work in team environment with demonstrated positive attitude
Perform work while standing, climbing ladders, crawling, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs., both indoors and outdoors
Work in environments involving moving machinery, temperature fluctuations, dust, fumes, and confined spaces

Nice To Haves

BICSI Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Inspect work areas and complete Job Hazard Analysis prior to starting work to ensure a safe jobsite and compliance with company safety standards
Review and plan daily tasks, scheduling, equipment, tools, and material needs to maintain project efficiency and quality
Analyze blueprints and prepare for upcoming tasks by anticipating equipment, procedures, and training needs
Complete pos-installation documentation, timesheets, materials reconciliation, and daily logs
Run new cabling and conduit in new or existing buildings
Terminate and test fiber optic cabling, new and existing cabling, voice and data jacks, and data cables
Build and mount rack equipment such as ladder racks and cable trays
Troubleshoot technical issues and hardware components at various locations to ensure system functionality and performance
Maintain structured cabling systems and assist in deploying, splicing, and testing fiber optic cable
Operate necessary vehicles, tools, and equipment as required by job specifications
Stay current on low-voltage cabling codes, color codes, industry standards, and testing procedures
Communicate professionally with customers, team members, permitting authorities, and vendors
Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, initiative, and creativity in fieldwork
Pre-plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention.
Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company. Support goal of achieving zero accidents.
Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed.
Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.