Infrastructure Deployment Technician

About the role

Meriton is a national team of experts driving HVAC innovation through a network of high-performing companies. At Meriton, you’ll join a team that believes in big ideas, doing great work, and building careers that matter—every step of the way.

Reports to: IT Infrastructure Engineering Senior Manager
Location: USA, 75% Travel
FLSA Status: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate low voltage cabling (data, voice, and related infrastructure), including pulling, labeling, dressing, and testing cable runs.
• Build and dress server racks, including mounting rails, patch panels, cable managers, UPS units, switches, firewalls, and other network/compute equipment.
• Install, mount, and connect network equipment such as switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and related hardware following documented standards.
• Deploy and install audio-visual solutions including displays, projectors, speakers, microphones, cameras, room controllers, and related components in conference rooms and shared spaces.
• Perform cable patching and port mapping in network closets and server rooms.
• Partner with project teams and technical stakeholders to interpret build guides, rack elevations, wiring diagrams, and implementation plans, ensuring consistent, standards-based deployments.
• Conduct basic validation and testing (link lights, connectivity checks, AV signal testing) and document results for handoff to Infrastructure Engineers.
• Maintain clean, organized network closets and rack environments, including labeling, cable management, and adherence to company standards.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers during cutovers, migrations, and go-live events to execute defined on-site activities and support successful implementation.
• Document work performed, including as-built photos, port maps, labeling schemes, and updates to site documentation.
• Coordinate with building management, general contractors, and low-voltage vendors as needed to support site readiness and installations.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and best practices when working on ladders, lifts, in ceilings, and around electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Contribute to the development, refinement, and ongoing adoption of Meriton infrastructure deployment standards, including installation practices, cabling and labeling conventions, documentation requirements, and site-readiness processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a hands-on infrastructure role such as low voltage technician, cabling technician, AV installation technician, or data center / rack-and-stack technician.
• Practical experience pulling, terminating, and testing low voltage cabling (Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6a; fiber experience is a plus).
• Experience building and dressing racks and installing network hardware (switches, firewalls, patch panels, cable managers, etc.).
• Experience installing AV hardware in conference rooms or commercial spaces (displays, projectors, microphones, speakers, cameras).
• Experience installing building security equipment (internal/external cameras, badge readers, intercom systems at entry points, electronic strikes/door hardware, door contacts, motion detectors, structured cabling) is preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting Avigilon-based systems for unified management (badge plus camera control) is preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of network concepts (VLANs, patch panel to switch port mapping, PoE, uplinks), enough to follow engineer-provided diagrams and instructions.
• Ability to read and follow floor plans, riser diagrams, rack elevations, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong attention to detail with pride in cable management, labeling, and clean, professional installs.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools, test equipment (cable testers, toner/probe), and ladders/lifts as required.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel heavily and regularly to sites nationwide, as needed.
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Skills and Attributes

• Reliable, organized, and able to execute work according to standards and runbooks.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with Infrastructure Engineers, project managers, and on-site stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt to site conditions while still following standards.
• Ownership mindset and commitment to high-quality, safe, and professional installations.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and process improvement skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, and can articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Regular travel to company locations and project sites to support installations, upgrades, cutovers, and onsite infrastructure initiatives, approximately 75%.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment (typically up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to work on ladders and lifts and in tight spaces such as ceilings, network closets, and under-floor spaces.
• Regular travel to office, branch, and project locations; occasional evening or weekend work during cutovers or critical deployments will be required.