Low Voltage Technician 2

Amteck, LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amteck, LLC in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Technician II who will install, maintain, and repair low voltage systems in commercial settings. This role involves working both independently and as part of a team, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and providing training to junior technicians.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of experience, be safety conscious, and demonstrate accurate work practices. Responsibilities include following specifications, using hand tools safely, and maintaining equipment inventory.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of verified experience with low voltage systems and cabling.
• Demonstrates ability to meet or exceed task quantity goals assigned.
• Must be able to read a measuring tape.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair devices and cabling of low voltage systems.
• Work independently to install pathways.
• Understand and adhere to BICSI, ANSI, TIA standards and NEC codes.

Skills

Experience with low voltage systems and cabling

Ability to read blueprints and schematics

Knowledge of BICSI, ANSI, TIA standards and NEC codes

Basic understanding of customer relationships

Ability to demonstrate safety practices

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Primary Role

The Technician II’s fundamental role is to work as part of a team to install, maintain, and repair cabling and devices for low voltage systems. They work under the direction of others to perform field work on and are required to install a quality product in compliance with contractual documents and all applicable codes and standards. Technician II’s can perform their job duties independently and provide some training to others. Their work is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion by the person they report to.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair devices and cabling of low voltage systems in commercial and industrial buildings
• Work independently to install pathways
• Understand and adhere to BICSI, ANSI, TIA standards and NEC codes for low voltage installations
• Understand and use wire maps
• Terminate data jacks and mod plugs
• Understand specifications of IDF and data closet enclosures
• Correctly and safely feed cable, wire and/or wires during installation
• Use and maintain test equipment, including operating remote end of testing equipment
• Print labels in adherence with job specs
• Keep detailed records of device and cabling locations
• Can properly identify riser versus plenum environments
• Can properly install firestopping
• Work on a team while providing direction and coaching to those around them on projects, primarily Tech I’s
• Assist with inventory and maintenance of materials of assigned job site
• Consistently demonstrate proper use hand and power tools in a safe and cautious manner
• Demonstrate ability to read blueprints, schematics, drawing details, wire maps and other drawings
• Work with and around other construction trades in a professional, productive and safe manner
• Make skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects such as small electronic parts
• Perform skilled work while overcoming common environmental challenges such as working in cramped areas, overhead, at heights, and in a variety of weather conditions
• Work with others in a cooperative manner; understand and follow direction
• Think and act quickly in emergency situations and perform under pressure
• Complete tasks accurately and productively, always seeking guidance for any unclear aspects of the task and immediately seeking a new task when the current task is finished
• Work to learn job‑related material through peers, supervisors, and company training
• Accountable for tools and materials used on the jobsite and responsible for securing and returning them to the designated area
• Obtain required Amteck safety certifications, communicate with team members regarding any safety deficiencies, and work safely without presenting a direct threat to self and others

Requirements

• 1–2 years of verified experience with low voltage systems and cabling
• Understands the importance of accuracy and demonstrates accuracy in all tasks to reduce waste
• Demonstrates ability to meet or exceed task quantity goals assigned with little to no rework
• Knowledge of BICSI, ANSI, TIA standards and NEC codes for Low Voltage installations
• Must be able to read a measuring tape
• Providing personal hand tools needed to perform routine work within 30 days of employment, as per Amteck’s tool list
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of customer relationships and the concept of customer satisfaction, with an aptitude for growing that skill
• Able to travel to meet customer objectives when needed
• Possesses Amteck’s Core Values and demonstrates The Amteck Way in daily work activities, behavior and decision‑making, including maintaining a strong attendance and arriving on time every day ready to begin work at starting time