Low Voltage Technician 3 - Columbia

Amteck LLC

Columbia, SC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Audiovisual, BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International), Blueprints, Budgeting, CCTV, Construction, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Hand Tools, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Leadership, Low Voltage (LV), Microsoft Office, National Electrical Code, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Equipment, Time Management, Training/Teaching, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), Wi-Fi, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Primary Role:

The Technicians 3s fundamental role is to work as part of a team to install, maintain, and repair cabling and devices for low voltage systems. They work u der the direction of others to perform field work and are required to install a quality product in compliance with contractual documents and all applicable codes. Technician 3s can perform their job duties independently, fill in for Technologies Superintendents as needed, and provide some training to others. Their work is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion by the person they report to- typically a Technologies Project Manager or Technologies Superintendent. The right individual for this position is a capable leader that places the priority on client satisfaction, team safety, working with budget consciousness, and striving for excellence, as well as the ability to teach their teams these qualities.

Responsibilities:

Lead teams of 4-6 team members and work hands-on to install, repair, terminate, certify and troubleshoot devices and cabling of low voltage systems, with guidance from a Tech Superintendent when needed

Assist site Superintendent in various ways, able to assume their responsibilities as needed

Demonstrate above average leadership, communication, and decision-making skills with a desire to continue growing those skills

Able to work with, train and supervise other technicians

Determine pathways and perform most installations without instruction or supervision

Install, repair, terminate, certify, and label cabling for one or more of the following systems:

o Infrastructure (ITS)

o Access Control/Security

o Cameras (CCTV)

o Paging systems

Install Devices for one or more of the following systems:

o Access Control/Security

o Cameras (CCTV)

o Access Points (Wi-Fi)

o Paging systems

Assist with completing service calls that involve troubleshooting and identifying faults with one or more of the following systems:

o Copper (Analog systems)

o Fiber

o Audio/Visual (AV)

o Cameras (CCTV)

Responsible for keeping inventory of and maintaining materials of assigned site

May be expected to work with manager to plan/communicate task schedule and goals to team members

Work independently with minimal instruction or supervision to build out of MDF, IDF, Enclosures, Ladder Tray, Basket, and install 2-4 post racks

Responsible for punch down, routing, labelling, and dressing all cabling coming into Rack or Enclosure correctly and accurately

Installs equipment and Uninterruptible Power Supply(UPS) systems into Rack or Enclosure when needed

Understand and identify differences in Multi-Mode and Single-Mode fiber

Use certifiers and interpret copper and fiber test results

Actively participates in leadership training when given the opportunity

Identifies any delays or obstacles of assigned task or service and communicates with immediate supervisor

Work independently to determine and install pathways

Understand and adhere to BICSI , ANSI, TIA standards and NEC codes for Low Voltage Installations

Terminate data jacks and mod plugs

Understand specifications of IDF and data closet enclosures and assists with installation and repair of those enclosures

Correctly and safety feed cable, wire and/or wires during installation

Use and maintain test equipment, including operating remote end of testing equipment

Responsible for safely using, maintaining, and interpretation of results for all test equipment under their direction; uploads test results to the proper location

Prints labels in adherence with job specs

Cross Connect or Patch-in Copper or Fiber systems as designed

Keeps detailed records of device and cabling locations

Understands firestopping, riser versus plenum environments

Work with and around other construction trades in a professional, productive and safe manner

Make skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects such as small electronic parts

Perform skilled work while overcoming common environmental challenges such as working in cramped areas, overhead, at heights, and in a variety of weather conditions

Work with others in a cooperative manner; understand and follow direction

Think and act quickly in emergency situations and perform under pressure

Complete tasks accurately and productively, always seeking guidance for any unclear aspects of the task and immediately seeking a new task when the current task is finished

Work to learn job-related material through peers, supervisors, and company training

Accountable for tools and materials used on the jobsite and responsible for securing and returning them to the designated area

Obtain required Amteck safety certifications, communicate with team members regarding any safety deficiencies, and work safely without presenting a direct threat to self and others

Requirements:

4 years of verified experience with low voltage systems and cabling

Demonstrates aptitude to plan project workflow with understanding basis of design and task efficiency

Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following systems: Infrastructure (ITS), Access Control/Security, Cameras (CCTV), and Paging

Demonstrated experience installing devices for one or more of the following systems: Infrastructure (ITS), Access Control/Security, Access Points (Wi-Fi) Cameras (CCTV), and Paging

Demonstrated experience troubleshooting one or more of the following systems: Copper, Fiber, AV, Cameras, and Access Control/Security Systems

Has or is able to obtain manufacturer certification in Unicam fiber terminations

Has or is able to obtain manufacturer certification in Mini-Com terminations

Experience with build out of MDF, IDF, Enclosures, Ladder Tray, Basket, and installing 2-4 post racks

Experience with punch down, routing, labeling, and dressing all cabling coming into Rack or Enclosure correctly and accurately

Experience with installing Uninterruptible Power Supply(UPS) systems and equipment into Rack or Enclosure

Understands and can identify differences in Multi-Mode and Single-Mode fiber

Ability to terminate data jacks and mod plugs; and properly feed cable, fiber and/or wires

Demonstrated ability to use, operate and maintain test equipment, and interpret copper and fiber test results

Able to learn and comprehend fluke testing software, COINS, Box, Microsoft Office and related software programs to perform job responsibilities such as understanding project plans, communicating, and examining job costs

Can maintain clear and detailed records as needed

Understands firestopping, riser versus plenum spaces, and specs needed for each

Knowledge of BICSI, ANSI, TIA standards and NEC codes for Low Voltage installations

Must be able to read a measuring tape to 1/16 of an inch

Providing personal hand tools needed to perform routine work within 30 days of employment, as per Amtecks tool list

Demonstrates a basic understanding of customer relationships and the concept of customer satisfaction, with an aptitude for growing that skill

Able to use hand and power tools, and does so in a safe and cautious manner

Able to read blueprints, schematics, drawing details, wire maps and other drawings, including reading and understanding specifications of IDF and data closet enclosures

Meet all physical requirements of the position

Able to travel to meet customer objectives when needed

Possesses Amtecks Core Values and demonstrates The Amteck Way in daily work activities, behavior and decision making, including maintaining a strong attendance and arriving on time every day ready to begin work at starting time.

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