Low Voltage Service Technician

About the role

Wachter is accepting applications for Low Voltage Service Technicians for service work at various locations across the United States. We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians for service and special installation projects, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job.

Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
• Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
• Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.
• Troubleshoot issues with the cable network.

Requirements

• Washington state EL06 license is required.
• Data Cable Technician with CAT5e, fiber optic, and network experience.
• Industry-specific certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, Corning) are a huge plus.
• Duration and schedule of hours will vary daily. Example: Some days will be 0-4 hour shifts, while other days shifts could be 10-14 hours. Shifts can occur in early mornings, nights, and weekends depending on the customer’s requirements and scope of work.
• Flexible and willing to work on-call, early morning, day, night, and weekend shifts depending on the requirements of the job.
• Regional travel within a 2 to 4 hours radius is required daily. Travel beyond 4 hours will be required occasionally and may require hotel stays. Extended travel away from home may be necessary, typically not exceeding 1-2 weeks in duration.
• Experience in low voltage cabling, smart hands network replacement, telephony, CCTV, and point-of-sale equipment is a plus.
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
• Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces.
• Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.
• Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
• Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
• Experience in conduit installation is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Benefits

We value relationships and invest in our employees. Benefits Package: Company Paid! Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance Paid Vacation and Holidays Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required Company vehicles could be provided after an initial 2-4 weeks of employment.

Skills

Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes. Ability to work in cramped spaces. Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights. Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation. Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure. Experience in conduit installation is a plus.

Qualifications

Experience in low voltage cabling, smart hands network replacement, telephony, CCTV, and point-of-sale equipment is a plus. Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written. Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes. Ability to work in cramped spaces. Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights. Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation. Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure. Experience in conduit installation is a plus.

Pay

Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates.

Schedule

Shifts can occur in early mornings, nights, and weekends depending on the customer’s requirements and scope of work. Regional travel within a 2 to 4 hours radius is required daily. Travel beyond 4 hours will be required occasionally and may require hotel stays. Extended travel away from home may be necessary, typically not exceeding 1-2 weeks in duration.