What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Low Voltage Cable Technician position at Central Office Systems?
CENTRAL OFFICE SYSTEMS provides comprehensive business and technology solutions. Our areas of expertise include managed IT services, Microsoft Office implementation, Cloud services, network security, back up & disaster recovery, structured data cabling, surveillance cameras, access control systems, network infrastructure, wireless networks, VoIP systems, and more.
As a leader in cabling and infrastructure technologies, we are looking for an Experienced Low Voltage Technician to join our growing team in the Waukesha / Milwaukee, WI area. This role is for a tech with at least 2 years of hands-on low voltage experience who can run a job site on their own and lead small crews.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Install pathways and cabling, access control systems and surveillance cameras on your own, with little supervision
- Read and interpret blueprints and floor plans to plan the job site
- Plan upcoming tasks and anticipate the equipment, procedures and training they need
- Complete full job layouts for small and mid-size projects
- Lead small crews and mentor less experienced technicians
- Enforce a safe jobsite and keep it compliant with company safety standards
- Install and terminate peripheral devices
- Program, test and certify the installed systems
- Train customers on the appropriate systems
- Maintain and support installed systems, including service calls and troubleshooting
- Travel to various locations to replace and troubleshoot hardware
- Track the progress of work, deliveries and implementation, and report status to the project lead
- Complete required paperwork and job documentation accurately
Education/Skills/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on low voltage experience (structured cabling, access control and/or surveillance) is required
- Proven ability to terminate, test and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling
- Ability to read and understand floor plans and blueprints is required
- Experience programming access control and camera systems preferred
- BICSI certification (Installer 2 or Technician) or manufacturer certifications preferred
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills: verbal, written and listening
- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through
- Ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude
- Valid Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance
- Ability to commute to various job sites
Physical Requirements:
- Bend, lift and carry equipment on a regular basis
- Bend, lift, twist, turn and crawl into tight spaces to install devices and equipment
- Ability to occasionally work weekends, evenings and holidays as required
- Ability to terminate cable according to color codes
- Ability to frequently climb up and down a ladder (minimum 6') and do extended overhead cabling and wiring from a ladder
- Ability to work from a lift
- Ability to grip, push, pull and feed cable (up to 1200 pair) vertically into closets, horizontally in cable trays and between walls, ceilings and floors
- Ability to drive to job sites, frequently get in and out of a vehicle, and load and unload tools and materials
CENTRAL OFFICE SYSTEMS CORP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $34