Lead Low Voltage Technician

Place Services Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Place Services, Inc. in Jackson, MS is seeking a Lead Low Voltage Technician with extensive experience in Structured Cabling and end-device installation for Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intrusion, and Fire Alarm systems.

The candidate will lead a crew of up to five technicians, work with a project manager or on-site superintendent, and support system startups. OSHA-30 is preferred; additional manufacturer or BICSI/NICET certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience on large construction sites with supervision under a Project Manager and/or Superintendent.
• Knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NICET, NEC, TIA/EIA).
• OSHA-30 card required; manufacturer certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install structured cabling systems (Cat6/6A, fiber) and perform testing/certification.
• Install and connect Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intrusion, and Fire Alarm end devices.
• Lead a crew of up to five technicians on typical projects.
• Assist Systems Technician with system startup.
• Coordinate with Project Manager or on-site Superintendent on assigned projects.

Skills

Structured cabling

Cat6/6A install

Fiber optics

Access control systems

Video surveillance

Fire alarm systems

Team leadership

BICSI standards

NICET experience

Tools

BICSI Installer certification

Manufacturer certifications

Job description

About PSI

Over the past 20 years, PSI has grown from a small carpentry business to a national construction company exceeding $400M in annual revenue. PSI focuses on Commercial, Retail, Grocery, Federal, and Design Build Construction across the United States. We offer our employees competitive base salaries, bonuses, benefits, 401k match programs, and paid time off (PTO).

About PSI

Over the past 20 years, PSI has grown from a small carpentry business to a national construction company exceeding $400M in annual revenue. PSI focuses on Commercial, Retail, Grocery, Federal, and Design Build Construction across the United States. We offer our employees competitive base salaries, bonuses, benefits, 401k match programs, and paid time off (PTO).

Position Overview

Place Services, Inc. (PSI) has an immediate need for a Lead Low Voltage Technician for our project in Jackson, MS.

We're looking for a technician with extensive experience installing Structured Cabling and additional experience mounting and connecting end devices for Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intrusion, and Fire Alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• This candidate will focus on installing Structured Cabling Systems to include Category 6/6A, single mode and multi-mode fiber cable, Telecom Room build-out, Data Center build-out, and all associated testing and cable certification.
• Additional experience is required around installing and connecting Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intrusion, and Fire Alarm end devices and assisting the Systems Tech with system startup.
• Needs experience installing a wide range of low voltage cabling to include Cat-6/6A jack terminations at patch panels and faceplates; some manufacturer's or BICSI Installer certification is a plus.
• Will be responsible for managing a crew of up to five technicians and installers on typical project assignments.
• Will work with a project manager or an on-site superintendent on all assigned projects.

Qualifications

• Candidate should demonstrate a knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NICET, NEC, TIA/EIA) and must have prior work experience on large construction site projects working under the supervision of a Project Manager and/or Superintendent and with all trades
• Troubleshooting and repairing network and controls systems
• Low voltage cabling and device installation skills
• Holds OSHA-30 card; manufacturer’s certifications are a plus
• The ability to lift 50 lbs. alone / transfer 100 lbs. 12 feet with the help of another person
• The ability to work outdoors in diverse environments and to ascend and descend ladders and/or other elevated structures.

As an EEO employer, Place Services, Inc. is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal access to employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.