Low Voltage Technician

About the role

Southern Air, Inc. is a growing employee-owned company that has been around for over 75 years, dedicated to the growth of our employees and excellent customer service. We serve clients throughout Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina regions. This opportunity is located in Lynchburg, VA.

Southern Air, Inc. rewards your commitment with excellent wages, benefits including participation in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Holiday/Vacation pay, and medical, 401(k), and career opportunities.

Responsibilities

The Low Voltage Technician performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and installation of structured cable, fire alarm, CCTV, and access controls.

• Install/Program/Commission cabling and installation of access control, CCTV/IP video, or other low-voltage systems.
• Effectively communicate the status and operation of the low voltage systems to the team.
• Work both in a team environment or on their own with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a positive attitude and a desire to learn, succeed, set goals, and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Capable of performing other duties as required.
• A strong background and knowledge of commercial/industrial low-voltage cabling and installation.
• Willing to train the right applicant.
• Good communication skills and strong computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background requirements.
• Programming experience is ideal.

Benefits

• Health Plan – HSA Match!
• Dental Plan
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Vision Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• 401-K Plan Company Match
• PTO (Paid Time Off) for vacation
• Employee Assistance Plan

Pay

Wages range from $16 - $35 an hour, depending on experience and education.

Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely, and effective solutions and procedures.
• Demonstrate proper and safe use of tools and related equipment.
• Experience in providing quality, professional customer-related services.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively individually as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to handle disruptions in stride with professionalism.
• Ability to work independently in a commercial setting.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical activities described are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions and expectations.

Depending on their position, individuals may need to ride or drive in a vehicle for two or more hours at a time. Individuals working at an outside job site may be exposed to varying temperatures and all weather conditions.

Performing this job requires frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to sit, talk, hear, and stand frequently throughout the day. Must be able to climb, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently.

The position occasionally may require lifting heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. May work with or around typical construction materials and chemicals requiring safety data sheet knowledge.