Field Technician

Cook & Boardman, LLC; Midland, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook & Boardman, LLC seeks a Field Technician to install and maintain structured cabling systems, fiber optic, copper, and low-voltage wiring, plus IP cameras, access control devices, NVRs and related components.

You will work on new construction and retrofit sites, document cable runs, test and label cables, and collaborate with project managers and lead technicians to ensure quality installations and on-time project delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certifications in at least one VMS system.
• Certifications in at least one structured cabling system.
• At least one year of installer experience.

Responsibilities

• Install structured cabling (copper, fiber, low-voltage).
• Install network switches, wireless access points and IP devices.
• Install CCTV cameras (analog and IP) and NVRs/VMS.
• Terminate, test, and label cables; document runs.
• Collaborate with project manager and lead technicians.
• Maintain daily task and hours logs.

Skills

Networking basics

IP camera tech

Controller hardware

Door hardware

Credential tech

Cable testing

Blueprints reading

Customer comms

Mentorship

Education

High School Diploma or GED

VMS certification

Structured cabling certification

Tools

NVR platforms

VMS platforms

Fiber optic testing gear

Cable termination tools

Job description

The Field Technician will be responsible for installing wireless access points, electrified door hardware, access control panels, analog and IP cameras, camera servers (NVR), power supplies, cable pathway systems and various structured cabling systems including, but is not limited to, fiber optic cabling systems, twisted pair cable, low voltage cable and coax Installations are performed in both new construction and retrofit scenarios in a variety of environments.

Essential Functions

• Install structured cabling systems (copper, fiber, low-voltage)
• Install network switches, wireless access points and other IP devices Physical
• Install various CCTV; analog and IP cameras
• Install various types of NVR’s and VMS platforms
• Install cable pathway systems
• Install, terminate, test, label and document horizontal, backbone and other cables
• Learn installation best practices from Lead technicians
• Work in a team environment with project manager, lead technician and other field technicians
• Perform other duties, as required
• Keep track of daily tasks completed
• Keep track of hours worked
• Assist with clean-up
• Learn new skills without being asked
• Participate in project commissioning and testing

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Hold a valid driver’s license
• Current and continued certification in at least one VMS system
• Current and continued certification in at least one structured cabling system
• At least one year’s experience as an Installer (or equivalent position)
• Successfully pass a back ground check and drug screen

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of networking principles, IP camera technology, controller hardware, door hardware and credential technologies
• Ability to terminate and test category cable and fiber optic cable
• Basic knowledge of low voltage principles (ohm’s law, load calculations, metering, etc.)
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, line diagrams and specifications
• Ability to communicate adequately with customer representatives in the field
• Ability and willingness to serve as a mentor for Installers and/or junior Field Technicians