Low Voltage Technician

NextGen Technologies; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot allowance after 1 year

Company vehicle provided

Career growth opportunities

NICET certification support

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A growing subcontractor in fire protection is hiring a Low Voltage Technician for their Savannah team. The technician will test, install, and maintain low-voltage systems and fire alarms, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a clean driving record. This role offers career growth and benefits like medical coverage and training support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of practical experience as a low-voltage technician.
• Clean driving record required.
• NICET certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test and inspect fire alarms to ensure functionality.
• Install, program, repair, and test fire detection systems.
• Educate customers on device usage and maintenance.

Skills

Practical experience as a low-voltage technician

Knowledge of fire safety codes and regulations

Knowledge of Microsoft Word

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Job description

NextGen Technologies is a fast-growing subcontractor in fire protection and low-voltage systems, proudly serving the Southeast for over 20 years under the same ownership. We work hard, we train harder, and we promote from within.

We’re hiring an experienced Low Voltage Technician to join our Savannah team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Test all newly installed fire alarms and perform regular inspections to ensure that systems and equipment continue to work per their specifications. Diagnoses causes of electrical problems or failures in assigned systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair.
• Responsible for full installation, programming, repair, testing, and inspection of the fire detection and signaling systems on a scheduled basis.
• Installs electrical system components as assigned (e.g. panels, audible/visual alarms, pull stations, detectors, etc.) for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded system capabilities.
• Must travel to customer locations, thoroughly install devices, and program all fire alarm panels. Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Instruct customers on proper device use and maintenance measures.
• Perform system and device upgrades on occasion.
• Perform procedures in installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance in the following areas: security and fire alarm systems, telecommunications, CCTV, and nurse calls.
• Must be able to pull, terminate, and test all standard industry cable types.
• Ensure that the devices installed to meet all local and federal laws and building codes.
• Provides service reports at each service location, completing all necessary paperwork with the client.
• Commits to work until all obligations are met, which may result in overtime.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3 years of practical experience as a low-voltage technician.
• Knowledge of all fire safety codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Clean driving record.
• NICET certification is PREFERRED, but not required.
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed.
• Able to lift and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds, work from heights above 10 feet, and work in confined areas.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and to lift, crouch, reach, handle, push, and pull.
• Able to work in extremely cold and extremely hot temperatures.
• Able to work while exposed to loud sounds and noise levels.

Why People Stay:

• Boot allowance after 1 year.
• Company vehicle provided once you’re cleared to run service calls independently.
• Career growth and leadership opportunities.
• NICET certification support and paid training.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability + life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Small team culture with zero corporate red tape.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.