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Wachter is accepting applications for Low Voltage Project Technicians for project work at various locations across the United States. Candidates should have experience leading jobs with data, voice, alarm, video, and paging systems. This full-time position requires travel and a willingness to learn and help in other structured cabling environments and receive on-the-job training for CCTV. This position requires technicians to travel up to 6 to 8 weeks at a time.
We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.
Benefits Package: Company Paid!
Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings
Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required.
Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required.
Requirements:
Data Cable Technician with CAT5e, fiber optic, and network experience.
Available for extensive travel, 6 to 8 weeks at a time, road warrior.
Flexible and willing to work on-call, early morning, day, night, and weekend shifts depending on the requirements of the job.
Experience in low voltage cabling, smart hands network replacement, and telephony.
Knowledgeable of all industry standards (NEC, TIA/EIA, BICSI).
Industry-specific certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, Corning) are a huge plus.
Will primarily be installing new or relocating existing Cat5e cabling from network switches to devices within a retail store. Fiber installation and termination experience is a plus.
Cleanup and management of pre-existing low voltage cables in the ceiling and in network closets.
Install and build-out wall mount network cabinets and floor-mount network racks.
Communicate with on-site customer representatives to determine schedules and timelines for when your work needs to take place.
Highly proficient with using smartphones, computers, email, spreadsheets, and the ability to learn internal systems.
Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a plus.
Ability to consistently complete projects within budget, on time, and in a safe manner.
Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.
Execute advanced troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work in cramped spaces.
Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift and work at heights.
Climbing experience is a plus!
Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
Experience in conduit installation is a plus.
Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regard to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.
Responsibilities:
Learning on-the-job training for CCTV including installing, troubleshooting, and repairing cabling systems and equipment in IP Video, IP Physical Access Control/LAN/WAN infrastructure, and wireless LAN.
Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure.
Provide basic setup, installation, and testing services for the following: Phone Systems, Wireless systems (AP, Antennas), and Network devices (routers, switches, servers).
Ability to provide basic setup, installation, and testing services for the following: Wireless systems (AP, Antennas), and Network devices (routers, switches, servers).
Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
Perform site surveys, and develop a scope of work and materials list.
Installing cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and inner ducts.
Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.
Troubleshoot issues with cable networks to ensure the proper functioning and to ensure the system meets local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.
Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
Based on qualifications and experience.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, TX
Skills
Access Controlunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Antennaunmatched
BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International)unmatched
Blueprintsunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
CCTVunmatched
Cellular Telephoneunmatched
Commercial Constructionunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Concreteunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Drillingunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Ethernet Cableunmatched
IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Legalunmatched
Local Area Network (LAN)unmatched
Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
National Electrical Codeunmatched
Network Routersunmatched
Network Switchingunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Prescription Drugsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Retailunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Smartphonesunmatched
Spreadsheetsunmatched
Telecommunicationsunmatched
Telephonyunmatched
Testingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Wide Area Network (WAN)unmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Wireless Communicationsunmatched
Wireless LANunmatched
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