Lead Low Voltage Cabling Technician — Team Lead & Growth

QPS Employment Group; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

Sign-on & referral bonuses

PTO

Job summary

Next Level Technician is seeking a Lead Low Voltage Technician in Chantilly, VA to supervise on-site crews installing and terminating telecom and data cabling. You will install racks, patch panels, and maintain safety standards while reviewing blueprints and project drawings to meet deadlines.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years’ hands-on low voltage experience and leadership experience; BICSI/OSHA certifications are highly preferred, with travel within Virginia as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on commercial or industrial low voltage experience.
• Proven experience leading crews or supervising installation teams.
• Strong working knowledge of telecom and data network infrastructure.
• BICSI and OSHA certifications highly preferred; manufacturer certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct onsite teams of 3-5 low voltage technicians, ensuring high-quality workmanship and safety standards.
• Manage daily project tasks to meet deadlines and stay within budget.
• Oversee and perform installation, termination, dressing, and labeling of CAT5e/CAT6 cabling.
• Conduct cable testing using industry-standard equipment (Fluke or similar).
• Punch down voice and data jacks, ensuring secure and reliable connections.
• Install and terminate racks, patch panels, cable trays, cabinets, MDF/IDF, workstation outlets, and firestopping materials.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, system layouts, and technical drawings.
• Safely operate ladders and lifts of all sizes (must be comfortable working at heights).
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues on-site as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Low voltage wiring

CAT5e/CAT6 cabling

Cable testing

Blueprints & drawings

Safety compliance

PPE compliance

Education

BICSI certification

OSHA certification

Tools

Lifts certification

Job description

Next Level Technician is seeking a Lead Low Voltage Technician in Chantilly, VA to supervise on-site crews installing and terminating telecom and data cabling. You will install racks, patch panels, and maintain safety standards while reviewing blueprints and project drawings to meet deadlines.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years’ hands-on low voltage experience and leadership experience; BICSI/OSHA certifications are highly preferred, with travel within Virginia as needed.