(USA) Technician, Low Voltage, Licensed

Position Summary

This position assists in the operation of multiple facilities, performing tasks such as setting up and configuring low voltage systems, running and terminating cables, and providing technical support.

What you'll do...

• Sets up and configures various low voltage systems (security systems, fire alarms, CCTV, audio/video systems, network cabling).
• Runs, terminates, and labels cables according to project requirements and industry standards.
• Performs regular maintenance checks to ensure system functionality and reliability.
• Identifies and resolves issues in low voltage systems promptly to minimize downtimes.
• Fixes any faults or damages in systems, ensuring they are restored to optimal working condition.
• Provides technical support.
• Provides training and support to end users on how to operate and maintain low voltage systems.
• Addresses customer inquiries and concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Ensures all installations and repairs adhere to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Follows all safety guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Generates reports on system performance, issues resolved, and maintenance activities.
• Evaluates existing systems to determine if upgrades or enhancements are needed.
• Performs system upgrades to improve performance or comply with new standards.
• Works closely with other technicians, engineers, and project managers to ensure successful project completion.
• Communicates effectively with clients to understand their needs and provide appropriate solutions.
• Stays abreast of the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Leads and participates in teams by using and sharing resources, information, and tools; determining customer needs and business priorities; coordinating and executing work assignments; providing advice, feedback, and support to ensure timelines and work quality are achieved; and modeling and helping others with how to adapt to change or new challenges.
• Demonstrates, promotes, and supports compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by explaining, guiding, and demonstrating how to apply these in executing business processes and practices; implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and assisting management with correcting ethical and compliance issues and problems.

Essential Functions

• Respects the individual by embracing differences and creating a supportive workplace culture.
• Works as a team, builds strong relationships, communicates effectively, and motivates others.
• Strengthens the team by helping, developing, and mentoring others, recognizing contributions and accomplishments.
• Acts with integrity by maintaining high standards of ethics and compliance, holding oneself and others accountable, and supporting Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company.
• Serves customers and members by delivering results, making decisions based on reliable information, balancing short- and long-term priorities, and considering how work impacts the team's ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.
• Strives for excellence by displaying curiosity, taking calculated risks, demonstrating courage and resilience, and supporting continuous improvements, new technologies, and change.

Physical Activities

• Communicates effectively in person or by using telecommunications equipment.
• Enters and locates information on electronic devices.
• Grasps, turns, and manipulates objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Moves up and down a ladder.
• Moves up and down stairs.
• Moves, lifts, carries, and places merchandise and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Observes associates, customers, or suppliers.
• Reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Safely operates a motor vehicle.
• Safely operates large power equipment.
• Sits for long periods of time.
• Squats, kneels, or crawls for extended periods of time.
• Stands for long periods of time.
• Visually inspects equipment.
• Visually locates merchandise and other objects.
• Creates documents, reports, etc., using a writing instrument (such as a pencil or pen) or electronic device.
• Presents information to small or large groups and individuals.
• Visually verifies and reads information, often in small print.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior work experience reading blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Prior work experience using hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Prior work experience in role requiring knowledge of local electrical codes and standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• BICSI Installer Certification.
• CompTIA certifications for networking (for example, Network+).
• Manufacturer-specific certifications (for example, Honeywell, Axis, or Bosch systems).
• NICET 1 & 2 Fire Alarm certification.
• Training or certification in low voltage systems.
• OSHA 10 or 30 hour certification/training.

Work Environment

• Moves through narrow, confined spaces such as stacks of merchandise or supplies, storage areas, and closets.

Additional Information

• Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• The hourly wage range for this position is $40.00 - $76.00.
• Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances.
• Licensing requirements vary by state.
• Minimum qualifications include holding state and jurisdiction required certification and license for the state/jurisdiction of work.
• Preferred qualifications include BICSI Installer Certification, CompTIA certifications for networking (for example, Network+), Manufacturer-specific certifications (for example, Honeywell, Axis, or Bosch systems), NICET 1 & 2 Fire Alarm certification, and technical training or certification in low voltage systems.