Electrical/Low Voltage Apprentice

Mission Critical Solutions; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Solutions seeks an Electrical/Low Voltage Apprentice for a full-time role at Tyndall AFB, FL. You will install and terminate low voltage cabling, terminate, test, and label devices, and support comm room build-outs while following approved methods and applicable codes.

The candidate must read schematics, use basic tools, and work well in a team, with a willingness to obtain a Florida JLA badge. High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Use basic hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Must read, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate low voltage cabling.
• Terminate, test, and label end-user devices; comm room build-out.
• Follow approved installation methods and AHJ codes.

Skills

Read schematics/diagrams

Hand tools

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Basic power tools

Job description

Electrical/Low Voltage Apprentice in Tyndall AFB, FL. This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits.

The Electrical/Low Voltage Apprentice must demonstrate the ability to follow directions while being highly motivated. The Electrical/Low Voltage Apprentice will require good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team setting. It is important that candidates keep abreast of industry trends and developments, as well as applicable Government regulations.

Typical duties include:

• Installing and terminating all Low Voltage cabling.
• Terminating, testing, and labeling end-user devices. Comm room build-out.
• Utilizing industry standards and company-approved installation methods and techniques.
• Ensuring all work complies with applicable AHJ codes and industry standards.
• Pulling fiber thru conduit, man/hand hole systems.
• Installing conduits in trenches, hand/utility holes, and buildings.
• Digging, Trenching for cabling.
• Maintaining open communication with direct superior ensuring that work quality, performance, and materials meet required schedules and expectations.

Required:

Educational Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent. Formal training is preferred.

Certification Requirements:

Ability to obtain a Florida State JLA (Jessica Lunsford Act) Badge.

Experience Requirements:

• Must be able to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, etc.
• Abilityto read, speak and understand English.
• Knowledge of "Safe" working practices (ex. OSHA, Lock Out / Tag Out).
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including overtime if necessary.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must havethe abilityto help crews pull Cat 6 and Fiber Optic cabling.
• Must be able to work in and around confined spaces and follow all related safety operations for assigned tasks.
• Must possess own transportation, as most locations aren’t accessible with public transportation.