Low Voltage Technician

Job Title

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package for employees. This package includes a robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost!

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work requiring physical strength and endurance
• Ability to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions
• Ability to work at heights from a ladder, scaffolding, or mechanical lift
• Mastery of journeyman level skill in the use of the tools, materials and equipment of the low voltage trade
• Knowledge of the Security Systems, Fire Panels & Video Management Systems
• Three (3) years or more of progressive experience in the trade.
• Ability to plan and organize detail of assignments, read and understand blueprints, diagrams, and manuals
• Ability to troubleshoot, determine causes of routine malfunctions, and take necessary corrective measures
• Completion of a technical program related to the trade at a vocational school, college, military training program or completion of an apprenticeship program
• Holds a valid Florida driver's license
• BICSI Cabling & Fiber Certification to be obtained within the first year of employment
• FASA/BASA to be obtained within the first two (2) years of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in the public-school environment
• FASA/BASA Certification

*Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Observes all safe work practices when using tools, equipment and chemicals.
2. Works effectively with, cooperates with, and supports other employees.
3. Uses district electronic work order system to perform work orders with minimal supervision.
4. Repairs, maintains, and prescribes safe conditions of all alarms, fire panels, cameras and low voltage equipment in the facilities operated by the school board.
5. Advises maintenance manager if a work order or repair should be performed by outside contractors based on scope of work, materials required, or personal experience.
6. Attends formal and informal training sessions on new equipment and related items pertaining to trade or department.
7. Recommends supplies and equipment for purchase.
8. Provides advice and recommendation to supervisor regarding preferred repair materials and carried inventory.
9. Maintains school board owned tools, equipment, and truck inventory.
10. Examines and maintains low voltage components in district-operated facilities on a regular basis for the purpose of preventive maintenance.
11. Assists supervisor with the training of new employees.
12. Performs other job-related functions as may be assigned.

Charlotte County Public Schools promote Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, as outlined in our drug-free workplace policy - Charlotte County Public Schools Policy 3124. Charlotte County Public Schools CONSIDER VETERAN'S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Florida Statute. 295.07.