Low Voltage Lead Technician - Kalamazoo

ZipRecruiter; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Wiring Technician to oversee network cabling installations and manage a team of technicians. This role involves hands-on installation and troubleshooting of structured cabling, including CAT5e, CAT6, and fiber optics. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a proactive approach to managing job sites. Join a growing telecommunications contractor that values integrity and professionalism, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of projects for small and medium businesses across the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial voice/data cabling experience required.
• Must be able to pass drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job site surveys and assess customer sites.
• Perform installation of cabinets, racks, cabling, and wireless access points.

Skills

Voice/data cabling experience

Troubleshooting structured cable

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and organized

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Drilling equipment

Job description

Job Description

Lead Wiring Technician

Position Description

The Lead Wiring Technician duties include installation of network cabling and associated hardware at our customer sites, as well as training and managing other Wiring Technicians on the job. Technician must be capable of installing and troubleshooting all types of structured cable and related technologies, including CAT5e, CAT6, Co-axial, and fiber optic. Technician must be able to manage a job site and interact with both the customer and Wolff Networks Management.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of commercial voice/data cabling experience
• Valid Driver's license and reliable vehicle
• Must be able to pass drug screening and background check
• High School Diploma or GED

Desired Skills & Experience

• Voice/data cabling experience (dress and route) at customer premise telecom closets, IT rooms, modular furniture, and other work area outlets (RJ45 jack boxes)
• Working knowledge of BICSI, NSI, TIA, EIA cabling standards and the Electric Code
• Knowledge in all aspects of fiber optic termination, splicing, and testing
• Construction abilities including installing plywood backboards, using ladders, mounting cameras, and wireless access points; experience with power tools and drilling equipment
• Experience training, directing, or supervising other workers
• A high level of character and integrity who will represent our company professionally at all times
• Proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented, and excellent communication skills

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess customer sites and conduct job site surveys. Read and create diagrams, as-built layouts, blueprints, and scope of work documents
• Interface with our field team as well as onsite customer contacts on projects and work orders
• Perform installation of cabinets, racks, cabling, labeling, cameras, wireless access points, and phone set equipment
• Test, troubleshoot, certify, label, and photograph to close out jobs
• Validate the Customer Site Document (CSD) to accurately document the physical and logical elements of a customer’s network
• Submit daily work logs, weekly expenses, and ad-hoc reports

Company Overview

Wolff Networks is a growing telecommunications contractor, primarily installing telecom networks for small and medium businesses. Based in the Ann Arbor, MI area, we service all of Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio.