Field Technician – Digital Infrastructure (Illinois)

Unified Building Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Building Group is seeking a Field Technician to lead telecommunications deployments, routine service operations, and network installations. You will manage installation, repair, adjustment, upkeep, and final approval of network infrastructure systems, while scoping schedules and providing daily logs.

Success hinges on client confidence and a superior, customer-centric experience. Travel up to 90% is expected, with strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards as you advance project

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of practical involvement in telecommunications infrastructure, electronic system maintenance, or industrial cabling deployments.
• Completion of an associate degree or technical certification from an accredited vocational institution is preferred.
• Technical proficiency in Google Workspace, SmartSheets, and Procore, or equivalent project management platforms.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment screening, including background verification and drug testing.
• Possession of a current and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and isolate system faults within intricate electrical networks, control apparatus, HVAC equipment, and advanced climate interfaces.
• Execute comprehensive operational assessments and validation of newly commissioned infrastructure prior to formal project turnover.
• Analyze engineering schematics, technical documentation, and design layouts to ensure precision in all system deployments.
• Maintain rigorous documentation, including diagnostic summaries, maintenance chronologies, component cycling, and overall operational metrics.
• Liaise with management, site leads, and external regulatory bodies to address and streamline integration challenges.
• Uphold unwavering adherence to industrial safety standards, focusing on LOTO mandates and relevant OSHA regulations.
• Ensure full compliance with established UBG safety protocols during the utilization of corporate assets, machinery, and instrumentation.

Skills

Telecom infrastructure

Electronic systems maintenance

Industrial cabling deployments

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Google Workspace

SmartSheets

Procore

Job description

Unified Building Group is a nationally licensed construction company headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado. We specialize in new and renovation projects of all sizes including telecommunications, educational, power, energy, restaurant, commercial and residential. All of our projects are built with proven industry standard methodologies to ensure successful project delivery. We pride ourselves on being a next generation and progressive construction firm.

Your way to impact:

As a Field Technician you will lead our telecommunications deployments, routine service operations, and network-related installations. Success in this position is built upon establishing client confidence while providing a superior, customer-centric experience. You will manage the installation, repair, adjustment, upkeep, and final approval of network infrastructure systems. Furthermore, you will be responsible for scoping schedules and providing detailed daily log entries. Become a part of the Unified Building Group organization as we provide integrated and seamless infrastructure solutions.

• Diagnose and isolate system faults within intricate electrical networks, control apparatus, HVAC equipment, and advanced climate interfaces.
• Execute comprehensive operational assessments and validation of newly commissioned infrastructure prior to formal project turnover.
• Analyze engineering schematics, technical documentation, and design layouts to ensure precision in all system deployments.
• Maintain rigorous documentation, including diagnostic summaries, maintenance chronologies, component cycling, and overall operational metrics.
• Liaise with management, site leads, and external regulatory bodies to address and streamline integration challenges.
• Uphold unwavering adherence to industrial safety standards, focusing on LOTO mandates and relevant OSHA regulations.
• Ensure full compliance with established UBG safety protocols during the utilization of corporate assets, machinery, and instrumentation.

What you bring:

• Minimum of two years of practical involvement in telecommunications infrastructure, electronic system maintenance, or industrial cabling deployments.
• Completion of an associate degree or technical certification from an accredited vocational institution is preferred.
• Technical proficiency in Google Workspace, SmartSheets, and Procore, or equivalent project management platforms.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment screening, including background verification and drug testing.
• Possession of a current and valid driver’s license.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What will make you successful at UBG:

• Maintain confidentiality of financial specifications of projects
• Team player/leader, communicator and collaborator
• Problem Solver and analytical thinker
• Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills
• Effective with time management and multitasking
• Demonstrate ethical and professional business practices
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Working conditions

Travel is expected for this position 90% using a company vehicle.

This is a full-time position.

Physical requirements

• Capacity for extensive travel (up to 90%) to various project locations utilizing corporate fleet vehicles.
• Physical capability to lift, transport, and position equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to maintain prolonged periods of standing or kneeling, including ladder navigation and work at substantial elevations.
• Willingness to perform duties within confined spaces and across a variety of environmental and weather conditions.