Low Voltage Technician

Sargent Electric Company; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent Electric Company in Lewiston, Maine is seeking a Commercial Low Voltage Telecom Technician to install structured cabling systems for commercial projects. The role involves working with CAT 5e, 6, and fiber optic cabling, as well as reading blueprints and understanding network equipment.

Qualifications include a current BICSI Installer level I Certificate or equivalent work experience, with additional certifications for advanced positions. Compensation and benefits will be provided under a collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Must have a current BICSI Installer level I Certificate or proven work experience.
• Certificates in a minimum of two industry specified manufacturers training courses required.
• Familiarity with network equipment and circuitry is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Install structured cabling systems in various construction environments.
• Read and understand special system blueprints.
• Familiar with network equipment and cable types.

Skills

BICSI Installer level I Certificate

BICSI Installer level II Certificate

Familiar with CAT 5e, 6, 6a

Experience with fiber and test equipment

Job description

About The Role

Low Voltage Technicians perform all tasks required for the installation of a complete structured cabling system in a new or existing construction environment in the State of Maine marketplace.

Company Overview

Sargent Electric Company (www.sargentelectric.com) is a nationally recognized electrical contractor with deep Pittsburgh roots. Founded in 1907, we’ve grown into one of the region’s largest electrical contracting firms and have been consistently named one of the Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times.

We are looking to hire a COMMERCIAL LOW VOLTAGE TELECOM TECHNICIAN in our growing Lewiston, Maine office.

Sargent Electric’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects, telecommunications, high voltage distribution service and maintenance to clients. Sargent Electric has experience performing projects under Integrated Lean Project Delivery methods, and also offers pre-construction services, in-house pre-fabrication capabilities, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities.

Essential Functions

• Perform all tasks required for installation of a complete structured cabling system in a new or existing construction environment. Including but not limited to:
  • CAT 5e, 6, 6a and fiber optic horizontal cabling
  • Copper/fiber optic distribution backbone cabling
  • Pathways/cable support systems
  • Equipment rack/cabinet
  • Cross-connect blocks
• Read and understand special system blueprints and industry symbols
• Be familiar with network equipment and circuitry, Fiber Optic and Ethernet cabling

About You

Technician Level I Qualifications

• Current BICSI Installer level I Certificate or proven work experience
• Certificates in a minimum of two (2) industry specified manufacturers training courses
• Familiar with CAT 5e, 6, 6a, coax, fiber, and Test Equipment

Technician Level II Qualifications

• Current BICSI Installer level II Certificate or proven work experience
• Certificates in a minimum of three (3) industry specified manufacturers training courses
• Familiar with CAT 5e, 6, 6a, coax, fiber, and Test Equipment

Compensation and Benefits

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The terms and conditions of the collective bargaining union agreement will apply. Wage is dependent on experience. Full benefits will be covered by this employer under collective bargaining agreement terms.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sargent Electric Company and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Sargent Electric Company.