Lead LV Technician

Location New York
Discipline: Low Voltage
Salary: $90,000-$110,000
Contact name: Laurie Pearce

Contact email: laurie.pearce@lesterhamilton.com
Published: about 1 month ago
Startdate: ASAP

​Qualifications

  • Excel in technical tasks such as testing and troubleshooting

  • Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • OHSA 30 required

  • Minimum 2 – 5 years' work experience in Structured Cabling or related industry/construction experience

  • Read, write, and understand English

  • Able to distinguish color codes

  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Ability to understand and effectively explain every aspect of the structured cabling system including pathways, spaces, horizontal cabling, backbone copper, backbone fiber optic, cross- and inter-connections, and testing

  • This includes understanding applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices and the ability to differentiate between them and make recommendations

  • Ability to choose the correct tool and methodology for a given task and can help other team members do the same

  • Ability to listen carefully to and follow instructions

  • Demonstrated aptitude for learning from senior team members

  • Exhibit a positive attitude

  • Solid team player

  • High attention to detail

  • Ability to meet deadlines

  • Willingness to work days, nights and weekends as the project requires

  • Self-motivated and excellent work ethic

  • Demonstrated teamwork and versatility in integrating into multiple work environments

  • Must be able to meet companies driving standards policy

  • WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment

  • Ability to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

  • The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet

  • The employee may be required to work in tight, confided spaces

Benefits

  • Competitive pay

  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth

  • BICSI Training Facilities

  • A supportive and inclusive work environment

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

Responsibilities

  • We design low voltage solutions that seamlessly integrate audiovisual, physical security, structured cabling, and wireless solutions, including DAS and WiFi systems

  • This employee may be assigned to lead a team of 3-5 members safely and productively on a small project, with the goal of completing tasks with a high degree of quality and efficiency, while practicing professionalism for optimal job performance

  • Safety is the companies number one Core Value

  • Follow safe work practices and company and client work site policies

  • Promotes company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture

  • Installation of structured cabling systems including all aspects of the installation process

  • Reads and interprets all floor plans, drawings, specifications, and cut sheets

  • Properly sets up a variety of copper and fiber testers

  • Performs system testing and troubleshooting as required

  • Terminates, labels, tests and troubleshoots optical fiber and copper installations

  • Proactively lead teams of 3-5 Technicians and Installers to complete project tasks

  • Adequately train Technicians and Installers to complete all the tasks and responsibilities of their positions

  • Assist in developing Technicians to complete all the tasks and responsibilities of a Lead Technician

  • Proactively oversee and lead job site organization and basic housekeeping maintenance

  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor

  • Maintain satisfactory compliance with customer security requirements

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, use hands, stoop, kneel, bend, rotate, push, pull, reach with hands and arms on intermittent to regular basis daily

  • The employee is frequently required to stand and walk

  • The employee must demonstrate regular and on-time attendance

  • There could be a requirement of occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required