Low Voltage Wiring Technician

Build Your Low Voltage Career with XFER Communications

Are you skilled with your hands and passionate about building the infrastructure that keeps businesses connected? At XFER Communications, we provide businesses with the technology solutions they need to succeed. From structured cabling to network infrastructure, our team delivers the expertise that keeps organizations running smoothly and connected.

We are looking for a Low Voltage Wiring Technician to join our team in Livonia, MI. This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you will be responsible for the onsite delivery, implementation, service, and support of low voltage wiring solutions for our customers. The position requires regular travel to client sites throughout the metro area.

This is not just another cabling job. It is a career pathway. We provide training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance into roles such as Lead Technician, Project Lead, or Network Engineer.

What You Will Do Day-to-Day

You will handle a wide variety of low voltage wiring tasks that make a real difference for our clients:

• Cable Installation: Pull and route structured low voltage cable (Cat 5e, Cat 6, Fiber, Coax, Phone) in commercial environments.
• Termination: Terminate all cable types including Cat 5e/6, Coax, and Fiber connections.
• Distribution Frames: Dress and terminate 66 blocks, 110 blocks, and patch panels.
• Cabling Solutions: Design, implement, and maintain structured cabling systems for client environments.
• Testing and Labeling: Test and certify all wire runs and label according to documentation standards.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve connectivity and cabling issues.
• Device Installation: Install and mount IP devices that connect into the network, including wireless access points, cameras, and speakers.
• Infrastructure Support: Install support structures such as racks, J-hooks, and conduits.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed system documentation including as-built diagrams, system reviews, and recommendations.
• Customer Communication: Keep clients informed on project progress, notify them of any changes or scheduled work windows.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project leads and senior technicians on larger installations and escalated issues.
• Continuously look for ways to improve customer service and client satisfaction.
• Escalate service and project issues that cannot be completed within agreed service levels.
• Enter time and project details accurately in our ticketing system.
• Stay current on industry standards, new cabling technologies, and certifications.

What Success Looks Like

The right candidate will:

• Complete installations with precision, attention to detail, and professionalism.
• Build trust with clients through clear communication and quality workmanship.
• Adapt quickly to changing job site conditions and priorities.
• Take initiative to learn and grow within the role.

Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for someone who has:

• 1–2 years of low voltage cabling experience (or equivalent technical training).
• Hands-on experience pulling, terminating, and testing structured cabling (Cat 5e/6, Fiber, Coax).
• Familiarity with distribution frame termination (66 blocks, 110 blocks, patch panels).
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for connectivity issues.
• Customer service skills, with clear and patient communication.
• Ability to manage multiple job sites without losing attention to detail.
• Ownership of basic telecom tools: punch down tools, snips, wire strippers, cordless drill, hard hat, boots, and safety glasses.
• Dependable transportation for travel to client sites.
• Motivation to grow into advanced technical and leadership roles.

Bonus Skills (Not Required, but Great to Have):

• BICSI Installer certification or equivalent.
• Experience with fiber optic splicing and testing.
• Experience installing and configuring IP devices (wireless APs, cameras, speakers).
• Previous MSP (Managed Service Provider) or commercial cabling experience.

Why Work at XFER?

• Career Growth: Designed as a stepping stone into lead technician, project leadership, and network engineering roles.
• Training and Mentorship: Learn directly from senior technicians, project leads, and engineers.
• Impact: Every cable you run helps a business stay connected, secure, and productive.
• Culture: Collaborative team that values skilled craftsmen and problem-solvers.
• Hands-On Work: Get off the desk and into the field — build real infrastructure that businesses depend on.

Job Details

• Office Location: Livonia, MI
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, standard business hours
• Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience, plus benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, certifications support)