Low Voltage Lead Technician - Charleston

Amteck, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Amteck, a leading low‑voltage contractor, seeks a Technician 3 to join the Technologies Team in Charleston, SC. You will install, maintain, and repair cabling and devices for ITS, CCTV, paging, and access control, leading a crew of 4–6 and ensuring quality per contractual documents and NEC codes.

You will read blueprints, terminate fiber and copper, manage materials, and coordinate schedules while maintaining safety and customer satisfaction across diverse client sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of verified experience with low voltage systems and cabling.
• Proficient in installing and troubleshooting Infrastructure (ITS), Access Control/Security, CCTV, Fiber, AV, and Paging systems.
• Ability to install devices for Access Control/Security, CCTV, Wi-Fi, and Paging.
• Manufacturer certifications in Uni-Cam fiber terminations and Mini-Com terminations or willingness to obtain them.
• Experience building MDF, IDF, enclosures, ladder trays, baskets, and 2-4-post racks.
• Experienced with punch down, routing, labeling, and dressing cabling for racks or enclosures.
• Knowledge of UPS installation in racks or enclosures.
• Understanding of multi-mode vs single-mode fiber and ability to terminate data jacks and mod plugs.
• Proficient with test equipment, fluke testing software, COINS, Box, Microsoft Office, and related software.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, drawings, wire maps, and specifications.
• Clear, detailed record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of firestopping, riser/plenum spaces, and NEC codes.
• Physical ability and willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction in line with Amteck’s Core Values.
• Strong attendance, punctuality, and readiness to start work on time.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of 4-6 technicians to install, repair, terminate, certify, label, and troubleshoot low voltage cabling and devices.
• Supervise, train, and develop other technicians.
• Perform independent installations and determine pathways without supervision.
• Install, terminate, certify, and label cabling for systems such as Infrastructure (ITS), Access Control/Security Cameras (CCTV), and Paging.
• Install devices for Access Control/Security Cameras (CCTV), Access Points (Wi-Fi), and Paging.
• Respond to service calls, troubleshoot faults in Copper (analog), Fiber, Audio/Visual (AV), and CCTV systems.
• Maintain inventory and materials for assigned sites.
• Plan and communicate task schedules and goals to team members.
• Build MDF, IDF, enclosures, ladder trays, baskets, and install 2-4-post racks.
• Punch down, route, label, and dress all cabling entering racks or enclosures.
• Install and maintain Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems in racks or enclosures.
• Use and interpret test equipment, including copper and fiber test results.
• Follow BICSI, ANSI, TIA standards and NEC codes for low voltage installations.
• Maintain detailed records of device and cable locations and test results.
• Ensure safe use of tools, proper firestopping, and work in various environments.
• Communicate delays or obstacles to immediate supervisor and seek guidance.

Skills

low voltage systems

Infrastructure ITS

Access Control CCTV

Fiber termination

AV systems

Paging systems

punch down

UPS installation

blueprints & schematics

test equipment reading

Tools

Fluke testing software

COINS

Box

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amteck, a nationally recognized Top 50 Electrical Design‑Build Contractor, is redefining what it means to deliver excellence in electrical construction. With decades of experience and a people‑first culture, safety, integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we’re proud to be at the forefront of the industry.

Position

Technician 3 – Technologies Team, Charleston, SC (Full‑time)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

Primary Role

The Technician 3 works as part of a team to install, maintain, and repair cabling and devices for low voltage systems, under the direction of a Technologies Project Manager or Superintendent. The role includes leading teams of 4‑6 members, performing field work, and ensuring high quality in compliance with contractual documents, codes, and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of 4‑6 technicians to install, repair, terminate, certify, label, and troubleshoot low voltage cabling and devices.
• Supervise, train, and develop other technicians.
• Perform independent installations and determine pathways without supervision.
• Install, terminate, certify, and label cabling for systems such as Infrastructure (ITS), Access Control/Security Cameras (CCTV), and Paging.
• Install devices for Access Control/Security Cameras (CCTV), Access Points (Wi‑Fi), and Paging.
• Respond to service calls, troubleshoot faults in Copper (analog), Fiber, Audio/Visual (AV), and CCTV systems.
• Maintain inventory and materials for assigned sites.
• Plan and communicate task schedules and goals to team members.
• Build MDF, IDF, enclosures, ladder trays, baskets, and install 2‑4‑post racks.
• Punch down, route, label, and dress all cabling entering racks or enclosures.
• Install and maintain Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems in racks or enclosures.
• Use and interpret test equipment, including copper and fiber test results.
• Follow BICSI, ANSI, TIA standards and NEC codes for low voltage installations.
• Maintain detailed records of device and cable locations and test results.
• Ensure safe use of tools, proper firestopping, and work in various environments.
• Communicate delays or obstacles to immediate supervisor and seek guidance.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of verified experience with low voltage systems and cabling.
• Proficient in installing and troubleshooting Infrastructure (ITS), Access Control/Security, CCTV, Fiber, AV, and Paging systems.
• Ability to install devices for Access Control/Security, CCTV, Wi‑Fi, and Paging.
• Manufacturer certifications in Uni‑Cam fiber terminations and Mini‑Com terminations or willingness to obtain them.
• Experience building MDF, IDF, enclosures, ladder trays, baskets, and 2‑4‑post racks.
• Experienced with punch down, routing, labeling, and dressing cabling for racks or enclosures.
• Knowledge of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) installation in racks or enclosures.
• Understanding of Multi‑Mode vs. Single‑Mode fiber and ability to terminate data jacks and mod plugs.
• Proficient with test equipment, fluke testing software, COINS, Box, Microsoft Office, and related software.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, drawings, wire maps, and specifications.
• Clear, detailed record‑keeping skills.
• Knowledge of firestopping, riser/plenum spaces, and NEC codes.
• Physical ability and willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction in line with Amteck’s Core Values.
• Strong attendance, punctuality, and readiness to start work on time.

About Amteck

Amteck specializes in facility growth expansion initiatives across various sectors, prioritizing the safety of employees and maintaining a culture of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.