Low Voltage Licensed LEA Project Technician
Hillsboro. OR
Local Business Unit (LBU) – San Jose, CA /
Contract to Hire /
On-site
Wachter is accepting applications for Low Voltage Data Cable Tech for service and project work at various retail environment locations across the United States. Candidates should have experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing structured cabling systems in various environments. This full-time position requires travel and a willingness to learn and help in other structured cabling environments if needed.
We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.
Competitive Pay and Excellent Benefits!
Benefits Package: Company Paid!
- Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits--No premium cost!
- Life, AD&D and LTD insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Teladoc, TriaHealth, Legal and Identity Theft Monitoring
- Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings
- Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
- Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required
Requirements:
- Experience as a Low Voltage Cable Technician.
- Strong background in installing and troubleshooting structured cabling systems in retail environments.
- Must hold a current valid State required license(s) for low voltage/burglar alarm/fire alarm/security/CCTV.
- Data Cable Technician with CAT6 cabling, fiber optic, 24v and 70v paging systems experience.
- Knowledge and experience with CCTV, Security Systems, and Alarm Systems is a plus.
- Industry-specific certifications are a huge plus (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA). Please list certifications if any.
- Available and willing for extensive travel, road warrior.
- Flexible and willing to work on-call, day, night, weekend, or overtime shifts as the job requires.
- Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
- Experience in conduit, WIFI, and wireless installation is a plus.
- Knowledgeable in multiple termination types for multi-mode and single-mode fibers.
- Knowledgeable in closeouts and MDFs.
- Ability to work in cramped spaces.
- Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights 40 plus feet.
- Must have basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
- Knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
- Highly proficient with the use of smartphones, computers including email, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office programs, and ability to learn internal systems.
- Has PPE, basic telecommunication tools, and all industry-associated hand tools.
- Reliable transportation with required insurance coverage.
- Excellent customer relationship and communication skills with Project Managers; verbal and written.
- Comfortable working unsupervised and with teams of 4 to 20 other technicians.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.
Responsibilities:
- Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure.
- Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings up to 2,000,000 sq ft, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
- Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
- Assist with pre-installation opportunities by designing and planning technical solutions.
- Promptly provide clear daily updates and communicate effectively with Project Managers, customers, and technicians.
- Install cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
- Repair cable poles and towers.
- Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.
- Troubleshoot issues with cable networks to ensure the proper functioning and to ensure the system meets local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.
- Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
- Provide regular updates to Project Management on project status and current objectives.
$22 - $30 an hour
Based on experience.
About:
Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.
We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
