Field Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 75-100% travel to various projects sites state and nationwide as needed
• At least 2 years of new relevant low-voltage experience required; commercial/multifamily experience preferred
• Substantial experience interpreting plan drawings and details preferred
• Able to safely climb a ladder and work on a lift, lift 50lbs, crouch, kneel, stop, crawl, and safely operate powered and non-powered tools alike
• Training certificate in a skilled trade preferred or equivalent work experience
• 10-hour OSHA construction certification preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Driver’s license with clean driving record
• English language (fluent), Spanish language a plus but not required

Nice To Haves

• Commercial/multifamily experience
• Substantial experience interpreting plan drawings and details
• Training certificate in a skilled trade or equivalent work experience
• 10-hour OSHA construction certification
• Spanish language

Responsibilities

• Installation and removal of various types of low-voltage cabling, including ethernet and fiber optic cabling
• Pull, terminate, neatly label, and test all standard industry cable types in a variety of topologies
• Mount, dismount, connect, and disconnect various types of low-voltage systems equipment, including but not limited to audio/visual, access control, cellular DAS, emergency responder BDA, computers (including peripherals), networking (switches and wifi), nurse call and roam alert, surveillance, structured cabling, and telephone systems (as specified per project)
• Transport, maintain, store, and safely utilize tools and implements including ladders, lifts, hoists, dollies, sawzalls, and other cutting instruments, punch-down tools, fasteners, drills, etc.
• Safely operate company-owned automobiles
• Read blueprints and install according to plans
• Understand topology concepts such as IDF, MDF, BDR, riser, conduit, line-of-sight, etc.
• Maintain an open line of communication regarding project milestones, events, outstanding issues, and customer follow-up
• Maintain technical documentation and notify management of any information that requires an update, including assisting with identifying gaps in documentation and collecting missing information
• Continuous learning and support of all technologies used in Softrim’s typical client locations
• Cooperate with Project Team(s) to prepare for field deployment, including but not limited to attending project handoff meetings and materials delivery/staging
• Practice workplace alertness and adhere to OSHA safety guidelines to minimize the risk of workplace injury
• Protect the interests and reputation of the company through superior personal conduct on and off the job
• Accurately record all time and notes for work performed in accordance with company standards
• Attend all required meetings and functions as directed by management
• Maximize billable status for work performed
• Adhere to budgetary and scheduling guidelines
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability
• 401(k)