Senior Low Voltage Technician

Socket.dev; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Company vehicle provided

Job summary

Bridgehead IT is hiring a Senior Low Voltage Technician to lead field installations across Texas, including structured cabling, access control, video surveillance, and audio visual systems. You will work from drawings, supervise a crew, and coordinate with clients and contractors to keep projects moving safely and on schedule.

This role emphasizes craftsmanship, problem solving in the field, and thorough documentation, with travel to client sites and flexibility for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Five+ years installing low voltage systems, including structured cabling and related tech.
• Ability to read construction prints, riser diagrams, and floor plans without supervision.
• Experience leading a small installation crew on active job sites.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and insurability under our auto policy.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission structured cabling, access control, video surveillance, and audio visual systems at client sites across Texas.
• Lead installation crew, coordinate with clients and other trades, and ensure work meets project specs.
• Test, document, and turnover projects with as-built drawings and required paperwork.

Skills

Field experience

Read construction prints

Copper and fiber termination

Crew leadership

Field problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

BICSI Installer 2

Panduit Certification

OSHA 10/30

Job description

Description

Structured Cabling | Access Control | Video Surveillance | Audio Visual

San Antonio, Texas · Full Time · Field Based · Travel Required · Company Vehicle Provided

Company Overview

Bridgehead IT is a San Antonio technology firm dedicated to helping organizations use technology to reach their business goals. Our ICT team builds the physical infrastructure our clients run on: structured cabling and fiber, access control, video surveillance, and audio visual systems across commercial, healthcare, education, and government sites throughout Texas.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior Low Voltage Technician to lead installations in the field.

Role Overview

The Senior Low Voltage Technician installs and commissions structured cabling, access control, video surveillance, and audio visual systems at client sites across Texas, and is accountable for the quality and completion of each assigned installation.

This role works from construction drawings and project documentation with limited supervision, leads the installation crew on assigned projects, and coordinates on site with clients, general contractors, and other trades. Success requires strong installation craftsmanship, sound judgment in the field, and the discipline to keep a project moving, documented, and safe.

Travel and Schedule

Work is performed at client sites throughout San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and other locations across Texas. Travel to surrounding states may be required based on project needs. This is a field based role that may require overnight travel, early starts, after hours work, and overtime to meet project schedules. A company vehicle is provided.

What You'll Own & Drive

Installation

Deliver the installation from rough-in through finish. Responsibilities include:

• Installing, terminating, and dressing copper and fiber structured cabling, including Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, and single and multimode fiber
• Building and finishing telecommunications rooms: backboards, racks, cable management, patch panels, cross connects, and fiber enclosures
• Installing access control, video surveillance, and audio visual devices, and confirming each system operates as designed
• Installing pathway and support systems, including cable tray, J-hooks, D-rings, bridle rings, sleeves, and core penetrations
• Grounding and bonding racks and equipment, and firestopping rated penetrations using the approved assembly

Testing, Documentation, and Turnover

Verify the work and complete project closeout:

• Testing and certifying installed copper and fiber cabling using approved test equipment; documenting results and correcting deficiencies before turnover
• Labeling cable and equipment and producing accurate as-built documentation
• Conducting client walkthroughs and system demonstrations as assigned, and closing out open items before leaving the site
• Completing all required field and project documentation accurately and on schedule, including timesheets, material and tool transfers, work orders, change orders, installation checklists, and vehicle inspection reports

Crew and Job Site Leadership

Lead the installation crew on assigned projects:

• Directing the daily work of assigned technicians, including work sequencing, task assignment, and quality expectations
• Coordinating on site with clients, general contractors, and other trades
• Reviewing completed work against project specifications and correcting deficiencies before turnover
• Communicating progress, obstacles, material needs, and schedule risk to project management

Safety and Site Conduct

Work safely and represent Bridgehead IT well on client property:

• Working to the Bridgehead IT ICT Safety Program, the Driving Company Vehicles Policy, and each client’s site safety requirements
• Performing ladder, lift, and elevated work safely, and stopping work when conditions are not safe
• Reporting incidents, near misses, hazards, and equipment problems the same day

Required Experience & Qualifications

Field Experience

This role requires hands‑on installation experience.

• Five or more years installing low voltage systems, including structured cabling plus real experience in at least one of access control, video surveillance, or audio visual
• Ability to read and work from construction prints, riser diagrams, and floor plans without supervision
• Proven copper and fiber termination, testing, and troubleshooting skills
• Experience leading a small installation crew on an active job site
• High school diploma or equivalent. Trade school, apprenticeship, or military technical training is a plus

Licensing and Background

• Valid Texas driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and insurability under our auto policy
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment background check, motor vehicle record review, and drug screen
• Ability to obtain and maintain any Texas DPS Private Security Bureau registration required for assigned access control or security system work, with Bridgehead IT serving as the licensed employer

Preferred, Not Required

• BICSI Installer 2 or BICSI Technician certification
• Manufacturer certifications such as Panduit, CommScope, Leviton, or Corning
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30, and aerial or scissor lift certification
• Fiber splicing experience
• Access control or video management platform experience

Skills and Competencies

• Strong installation craftsmanship and attention to detail in finished work
• Working knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI installation practices and applicable code
• Ability to sequence work, solve problems in the field, and make sound decisions with limited supervision
• Professional presence on client sites and with general contractors and other trades
• Accurate, timely documentation and consistent communication

Why Join Bridgehead IT?

• Lead installations for an established client base across several industries
• Deliver complete systems, from cabling infrastructure through access control, surveillance, and audio visual
• Use a company vehicle, tools, and test equipment provided by Bridgehead IT
• Work alongside experienced technicians, engineers, and project managers
• Operate under a documented ICT Safety Program applied consistently across the team
• Receive full benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays
• Be part of a team that values ownership, accountability, safety, and exceptional client service

Physical Requirements

This role is physically active all day. You will frequently walk, stand, kneel, bend, work in awkward positions, use hand and power tools, and climb ladders, scaffolding, and lifts. You must be able to safely lift and move up to 70 pounds and to distinguish colors and shades on cable and conductors. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

At Bridgehead IT, the infrastructure we install is what everything else runs on. If you take pride in that work and want ownership of it, we would like to hear from you.

Bridgehead IT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need an accommodation to apply or interview, contact Bridgehead IT Human Resources.