Low Voltage / Technician Helper

A reliable trainee who works side by side with lead installers, technicians, and electricians on commercial job sites, learning the trade while doing real work: pulling and terminating cable, running conduit, helping install fire alarm, security, CCTV, access control, nurse call, and telecom systems, and keeping the site clean and stocked.

What theyll do

Pull, terminate, and test low-voltage cable Run conduit, pull wire, and mount electrical boxes Help install fire alarm, security, CCTV, access control, nurse call, and telecom systems Help mount devices, panels, and equipment per plans Help with system testing at the end of a project Move materials and equipment and set up the work area Keep job sites clean, organized, and stocked Learn to read plans, specifications, and shop drawings Help complete installation paperwork

Must-haves

Able to follow plans and direction from a lead tech Basic computer skills High school diploma or GED Basic Hand Tool Experience Valid drivers license and clean driving record Reliable way to get to the shop and job sites every day Able to pass a background check

Preferred qualifications

Any hands-on time in low voltage, electrical, conduit, or a related trade Comfortable with basic hand and power tools Knowledge of fire safety codes Microsoft Word and Excel Some training after high school

Physical requirements

Lift up to 100 lbs Work at heights above 10 feet and in confined spaces Stand for long periods; bend, kneel, and squat Work in hot and cold conditions and around loud noise

Growth path

Career path: Helper to Low Voltage or Fire Alarm Technician, then Lead Training: Paid training, NICET testing fees, and on-the-job certification support Advancement: NextGen promotes from within

Pay, schedule, and benefits

Pay: $18-$22/hr, hourly Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) after 90 days SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match after 2 years Paid time off and paid holidays $150/year boot allowance after 1 year Company-paid short-term and long-term disability Company-paid life insurance Paid NICET certifications, exam fees, and training