Low-Voltage Field Technician

Job Summary:

The Low-Voltage Field Technician will work on commercial construction projects for the development of senior living communities.  The primary tasks will be installation of structured cabling, audio/visual, access control, surveillance, and related low-voltage systems.

Responsibilities:

• Pull, terminate, neatly label, and test all standard industry cable types in a variety of topologies
• Mount, dismount, connect, and disconnect various types of low-voltage systems equipment, including but not limited to audio/visual, access control, surveillance, structured cabling, and telephone systems (as specified per project)

• Transport, maintain, store, and safely utilize tools and implements including ladders, lifts, hoists, dollies, sawzalls, and other cutting instruments, punch-down tools, fasteners, drills, etc.

• Read blueprints and install according to plans
• Understand topology concepts such as IDF, MDF, BDR, riser, conduit, line-of-sight, etc.
• Maintain an open line of communication regarding project milestones, events, outstanding issues, and customer follow-up

• Practice workplace alertness and adhere to OSHA safety guidelines to minimize the risk of workplace injury
  
• Protect the interests and reputation of the company through superior personal conduct on and off the job

• Accurately record all time and notes for work performed in accordance with company standards
• Attend all required meetings and functions as directed by management
  
• Adhere to budgetary and scheduling guidelines

• Other tasks generally within scope of field superintendent as assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of relevant low-voltage experience required; commercial/multifamily experience preferred
• Able to safely climb a ladder and work on a lift, lift 50lbs, crouch, kneel, stop, crawl, and safely operate powered and non-powered tools alike

• Travel to various projects sites statewide as needed
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Valid TX Driver’s license with clean driving record
• English language (fluent), Spanish language a plus but not required

Essential Skills:

• Low-Voltage structured cabling (pulling, terminating, testing)
• Construction Site Safety (OSHA)
• MDF/IDF closet build out
• Functioning independently with little or no direct supervision

Dress Code:

Construction site ready.  Softrim-logoed safety shirt and full-length work slacks/jeans with belt.  Jacket and/or weather-protective clothing may be required.  Hard hat, safety goggles and ear protection often required.  Steel-toed work boots.  No shorts and no pants with holes or rips.  For safety, facial hair may be required to be kept short and trimmed neatly, and facial piercing and other jewelry may need to be removed.  Must maintain professional personal hygiene and appear in clean clothing at the beginning of each shift.

Work Location:  Construction job sites, and service areas

Employment Terms:  Full-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly.  Eligible for benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability) and 401(k) after introductory period.  Typical business hours are from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with two breaks and one lunch, Monday thru Friday, excluding company-observed holidays.  Some weekend and after-hours work is required.  Local travel, travel to construction sites, and both local and remote service areas is required.