Low Voltage Lead Technician - EL06 License Required
Seattle, WA
Local Business Unit (LBU) – Seattle, WA /
Contract to Hire /
Hybrid
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Wachter is accepting applications for Low Voltage Lead Project Technicians with the required EL06 License for short and long-term project work at various retail locations in the greater Seattle, WA area. The position is full-time/permanent with a nice complement of benefits and competitive wages for the right individual. *Dependent upon background, licensing, certification and experience. Candidates should have experience with project management, blueprints, and installation standards for all forms of structured cabling, closet-outs, and build-outs.
We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians for service and special installation projects, 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.
Benefits Package: Company Paid!
- Family Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision
- Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
- Paid Vacation (1 week) and Holidays (6 days, plus a floating holiday)
- Teladoc, TriaHealth
- Company-Matched 401(k) and Roth 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.
- Safety bonuses for qualified employees
Requirements:
- Experience as a Low Voltage Cable Technician.
- EL06 Licensed required.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams of technicians on multi-week projects.
- 06 Training Card. Training card hours must be accumulated and signed off by the current employer (Affidavit).
- Available and willing to travel for projects when needed.
- Flexible and willing to work on-call, day, night, weekend, or overtime shifts as the job requires.
- Ability to lead a team as well as work independently.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA).
- Capable of reading and interpreting drawings and schematics.
- Experience in Wireless, Audio-Visual, and CCTV systems.
- Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
- Ability to consistently complete projects within budget, on time, and in a safe manner.
- Proficient with the use of computers, including email, spreadsheets, PDF documentation, and databases Microsoft Office programs.
- Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience of Copper Cabling, Rough-in, Terminate RJ45 (CAT5E, CAT6, CAT6A, etc.), and Multi-pair cabling.
- Hands-on experience and working knowledge with fiber cabling, rough-in, terminating and testing fiber utilizing SC, LC, ST, Etc.
- Able to neatly dress and terminate large bundles of cables inside IDF and MDF locations effectively to NEC/RCW Code.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills; this position frequently requires customer and General Contract interactions.
- Ability to work in cramped spaces.
- Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift (19'); and to work at heights.
- Able to adapt and overcome last-minute changes while maintaining project flow.
- Has basic telecommunication tools, all industry hand tools, and PPE.
- Reliable transportation with required insurance coverage.
- Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
- Experience in conduit installation is a plus.
- Execute advanced troubleshooting skills.
- 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 structured cabling systems in retail environments.
- Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
- Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
- Professionally install and connect equipment according to work specifications, departmental procedures, and standards.
- Able to teach and build the team effectively.
- Work directly with the Project Manager to ensure project success.
- Proactively problem-solve installation challenges and prepared with possible solutions when presenting issues to the Project Manager.
- Participates in ongoing training and takes responsibility for professional development.
- Provides accountability and appropriate correction of team members to accomplish performance objectives.
- Consistently assures that team resources are managed, and all work is completed, on target, on time, and on budget.
- Participate by creating a fun and productive environment while also maintaining scope.
- Effectively communicates with customers regarding expectations.
- Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.
- Troubleshoot issues with the cable network.
- Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
- Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regard to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.
$20 - $28 an hour
Competitive pay 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.
