Job purpose
As a WPI Lead Installation Technician, you will play a vital role in performing low voltage installations in the Integrated Communications Technologies construction field. You will be responsible for cabling and installation of IP/CCTV cameras, thermal cameras, radars, analytics, monitors, rack equipment, etc...; Access Control Systems; Intrusion Detection Systems; Intercom Systems & Relays. This role demands meticulous attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving project needs.
Duties and responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to consistently complete projects within budget, on time and in a safe manner.
• Demonstrate advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Adhere to all required project safety and operational requirements as set forth by WPI and OSHA.
• Install CAT5e, Cat6, RG6, fiber, and misc. low voltage wiring.
• Pull, terminate, and test all standard industry cable types.
• Complete various administrative processes related to service and projects.
• Continued trade education, training, and personal development.
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Must have at least 5 years of hands-on practical experience.
• CAT5, 5e, 6, and 6a data cabling including the termination of RJ45 and keystone jacks.
• Must be certified to operate a manlift.
• Must have experience installing and setting up IT infrastructure rack.
• Must have experience installing and deploying CCTV cameras.
• Must have experience with Fiber optic cabling includes splicing, polishing, and quick connection terminations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong work ethics (promptness, reliability, responsible, moral).
• Be able to lift minimum of 50lbs climb ladders, crouch, kneel, stoop, push and pull, and repetitive motions.
• Communicate respectfully and courteously, anticipating customer needs, using best judgement when completing assigned scope.
• Savvy with technology and driven to understand how things work.
• Fiber optic cabling includes splicing, polishing, and quick connection terminations.
• Coax cabling including F and/or BNC connector termination.
• Server rack and closet buildouts including patch panel termination and network switch setup in MDF/IDF environments.
• J-hooks, ladder racks, and cable trays.
• 110 and 66 wiring blocks.
• Network wireless access points.
• Digital antenna boosters.
• Audio systems and SPL meter testing.
• LED boards and video walls.
• Smart boards, interactive touch screens, and flat panel displays.
• High-end projectors.
• Integrated AV equipment including Cisco, Zoom, Polycom, Digital signage, IPTV, SMART Board, Crestron, AMX, Extron, Kramer, ClearOne, Biamp.
• Fault finding, onsite diagnostics, and technical checks.
• Soldering of cables.
• Teleconferencing center buildouts.
• Workstation outlets.
• TIA, EIA, BICSI, or NEC Standards for installation, troubleshooting, service, communication standards, electrical codes, and building codes.

Working Conditions :

• Typical hours of work Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Weekend hours as necessary.
• Travel to different sites as needed.
• Work conditions are both inside and outside.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)