What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data / Low Voltage Technician position at Mereo Fiber?
Job Summary:
This position acts as a field representative for our company during construction and service of multi-dwelling unit properties. The role will participate in field operations for their assigned projects including, but not limited to, installation of preconfigured network devices, installation of structured cabling (copper amp; fiber), and installation of low voltage systems (access control, camera surveillance, guest entry, IoT/smart home, audio amp; video).
This position acts as a field representative for our company during construction and service of multi-dwelling unit properties. The role will participate in field operations for their assigned projects including, but not limited to, installation of preconfigured network devices, installation of structured cabling (copper amp; fiber), and installation of low voltage systems (access control, camera surveillance, guest entry, IoT/smart home, audio amp; video).
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist project resources (internal amp; subcontractors) to successful project scope completion.
- Installation, verification amp; quality control of networking and low voltage scopes of work.
- Schedule project resources to meet construction schedules.
- Assist in maintaining material levels on job sites by keeping Install Manager informed.
- Assist in maintaining project budgets by keeping Install Manager informed.
- Communicate scope changes and risks to occupancy dates to internal and external resources, as required.
- Installation of structured cabling, including but not limited to cat5e/cat6 data cabling, Fiber optic cabling and other low voltage system cabling (audio, video, access control, etc.)
- Termination and testing of structured cabling.
- Installation of network devices, and low voltage system devices (network switches, wireless access points, cameras, access control readers)
- Basic configuration, programming, and troubleshooting of low voltage systems.
- Maintain and enforce a safe working environment.
- Willingness to work in all types of conditions and climates.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate a keen sense of initiative and urgency.
- Ensure project deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player. Ability to work well with all levels in the organization.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to learn and demonstrate knowledge of other technologies.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required. College preferred.
- 3 year’s knowledge and experience with networking, cabling, and one or more low voltage systems preferred.
- Construction field and networking experience preferred.
- Awareness of basic networking and Wi-Fi technology is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of Low Voltage/data Industry standards for testing and troubleshooting.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Physical Requirements:
- Up to 50% - 60% travel to out of state job sites.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.