Lead Technician - Structured Cabling

Encore Electric, Inc.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Encore Electric, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician to oversee installations and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. The role involves working in various environments, leading teams, and managing technology construction projects. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience in technology construction, with opportunities for training and professional development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee-matched 401(k)

PTO and employee assistance programs

Training opportunities through Encore University

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in technology construction preferred.
• Knowledge of low voltage systems and basic network principles.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to safety and upholding core values.
• Leading projects and managing multiple crews.
• Training and mentoring junior technicians.

Skills

Effective communication

Spatial awareness

Customer interaction skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal education in electronics

Tools

MS Office

Construction software

Job description

Lakewood
7125 W Jefferson Avenue
Suite 400
Lakewood, CO 80235, USA

The Lead Technician works on customer sites in various environments, including new construction, remodels, and operating facilities. This role is responsible for adhering to Encore standards for Safety, Culture, and Customer Service.

Compensation Range: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour, depending on experience

General Responsibilities:

• Commitment to safety
• Upholding core values of Encore Electric
• Professional conduct and work ethics
• Punctuality, appropriate attire, and tools
• Maintaining a clean work area
• Installing quality work neatly and professionally
• Respecting tools
• Working at heights using ladders, lifts, and platforms
• Identifying technology parts and components
• Performing strenuous physical tasks such as digging, kneeling, shoveling, lifting, pulling, pushing, climbing
• Keeping up with technological advancements
• Wearing tools when required
• Working in all weather conditions

Specific Responsibilities:

• Working independently or in teams
• Following safety guidelines and ensuring others do the same
• Understanding and completing scopes of work effectively
• Proficient with industry tools and testing equipment
• Leading projects of various sizes and managing multiple crews
• Effective communication, education, and delegation

Structured Cabling Lead Responsibilities:

• Reading and interpreting specifications, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and MOPs
• Knowledge of closet build-outs
• Installing various cable types, including low voltage power, fiber, twisted pair, audio, video, DAS, and security cables, both indoors and outdoors
• Using and terminating connectors to industry standards
• Terminating indoor and outdoor fiber following industry standards
• Testing copper and fiber with approved testers and managing test results
• Installing pathways for horizontal and backbone cables
• Troubleshooting cable plant and equipment
• Documenting work and providing daily updates

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Training and mentoring junior technicians
• Managing time and budget constraints
• Supervising installation teams under guidance
• Completing close-out and documentation procedures
• Procurement of materials collaboratively
• Ensuring safety training and PPE compliance
• Promoting a safety culture
• Interpreting schematics and blueprints
• Assisting with mechanical fabrication as needed

Additional Duties: Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• Construction processes and constructability
• MS Office and other software
• Blueprints and schematics interpretation
• Low voltage systems and basic network principles
• Technology standards

Skills:

• Effective communication and self-starting
• Spatial awareness and visualization
• Identifying scope gaps
• Customer interaction skills
• Resource estimation and adaptation
• Construction software proficiency

Physical Requirements:

• Driving, climbing, lifting, carrying, standing, stooping, vision, walking, kneeling, trimming, pushing, pulling

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent, 3-5 years experience in technology construction preferred; formal education in electronics advantageous.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
• Employee-matched 401(k), PTO, employee assistance programs
• Training opportunities through Encore University

Application deadline: December 31, 2025

Encore Electric is an EOE, including disability and veterans.