Low Voltage Technician

We are looking for a knowledgeable 1099 technician who owns their own tools and vehicle, we offer 30 an hour plus travel.

**Technician Requirements & Qualifications**

We are seeking a **qualified technician** with the necessary tools, knowledge, and experience in **networking, structured cabling, digital signage, audio installation, and telephony**. Candidates must meet the following requirements:

### **Required Tools** You must supply tools.

#### **General Tools for All Technicians**

- Screwdrivers & Nut Drivers (Phillips, flathead, Torx, security bits)

- Pliers (Needle-nose, diagonal cutters, slip-joint, channel lock)

- Adjustable Wrenches (Standard & mini sizes)

- Wire Strippers (For different gauge wires)

- Hex Keys (Metric & SAE sets)

- Utility Knife (Retractable for wire cutting & stripping)

- Measuring Tape (25-50ft)

- Label Maker (Dymo/Brother for proper cable labeling)

- Sharpies & Pens (For marking and labeling)

- Cable Ties & Velcro Straps (For cable management)

- Tool Bag or Backpack (To keep everything organized)

- Fiberglass Fish Tape & Poles (For pulling cable through walls and ceilings)

- Stud Finder (For mounting equipment)

- Small Parts Organizer (For screws, anchors, and connectors)

- USB to Serial Adapter (For RS232 control of digital signage screens)

#### **1. Network Engineer Tools (Including Low Voltage & Structured Cabling)**

- Network Cable Tester

- Tone and Probe Kit

- RJ45 Crimping Tool (For Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7 cables)

- Loopback Plugs (For network device testing)

- Patch Panel Punch-Down Tool (110/66 type)

- Cable Management Bars & Raceway Tools (For organizing network racks)

- Ethernet Port Lock & Unlock Keys (For security & maintenance)

- Power over Ethernet (PoE) Tester (To verify PoE switches & devices)

- Cisco Console Cable

#### **2. Digital Signage Technician Tools**

- USB to Serial Adapter (For RS232 control of digital signage screens)

- Crimping Tool for BNC & Coaxial Connectors

- Hammer Drill & Drill Bits

- Leveling Tools & Laser Level (For perfect display mounting)

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#### **3. Audio Installation Technician Tools**

- Impedance Meter (To check speaker wiring & resistance)

- Soldering Iron & Soldering Kit (For repairing audio connectors)

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#### **4. Telephony Technician Tools (For PBX, VoIP, and Analog Phone Systems)**

- Butt Set (Telephone Test Set) (For testing analog phone lines)

- DSL & Phone Line Tester (To check POTS lines and DSL filters)

- RJ11 & RJ45 Crimping Tool (For terminating phone cables)

- Telephone Punch-Down Tool (For 66/110 blocks)

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### **Additional Equipment for All Technicians**

- Laptop with Diagnostic Software (Wireshark, Putty, Tera Term, etc.)

- Portable Label Printer (For proper cable identification)

- Smartphone/Tablet

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### **Specialty Tools for Large Jobs**

- Drill with Masonry & Hole Saw Bits (For installing conduit & junction boxes)

- Portable Scaffolding or Ladder (For high-reach installations)

### **Additional Requirements**

Must have a **valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle**

Clean **driving and criminal record**

Must **pass random drug tests**

**Education level** will be asked

**Letters of recommendation** preferred

Should be within **reasonable distance of major metro areas**