Job Title: Lead Technician

Summary: Manage a team of employee to get a job done correctly and on time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have qualifications of Technician (see Technician job description) and pass internal test
• Successfully lead an installation group or team using project management skills
• Perform advanced testing and troubleshooting for both copper and optical fiber installations
• Discuss and evaluate numerous specific applications of cabling installation
• Make recommendations based on applicable codes, standards, and best practices
• Implement the job plan and scope of work as well as perform retrofits and upgrades for existing infrastructure
• Plan your 4 week look ahead for material, labor, lifts and test and/or safety equipment needed
• Proof read all documents and scope and review plans within 1 week of job start
• Follow company protocol for all aspects of job including employee write up
• Learn and adhere to all required safety standards
• Knowledge of industry standard color codes and terminations

Job requirements

• Installer Certification from one or more manufacturers like Leviton, Berk-Tek, Ortronics, Panduit preferred
• Must have a valid, clean driver's license
• Must pass a drug screen, extensive background check and I9 screening
• Other duties may be assigned

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

• Responds promptly to customer needs;
• Responds to requests for service and assistance;
• Meets commitments.
• Maintains confidentiality;
• Listens to others without interrupting;
• Keeps emotions under control;
• Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Listens and gets clarification
• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Gives and welcomes feedback
• Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Recognizes accomplishments of other team members
• Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition
• Ethics - Treats people with respect

Education/Experience:

Minimum (3) years’ experience in Low Voltage Structured Cabling Systems.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software.

Certificates and Licenses:

Low-voltage electrical license or Systems Installer certification from Telecommunication/Broadcast industry organizations such as, BICSI, Info COMM, NSCA, SCTE, etc. is preferred.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tempe, AZ (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tempe, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person