Installation Technician Chicago, IL (Elmhurst)

Job Location: Chicago IL - Elmhurst, IL 60126 | Salary Range: $21.89 - $33.24 hourly About BearCom Largest Distributor of Wireless Voice, Data, and Video Solutions in North America with 40+ years of industry‑leading experience. Partnerships with Motorola, JVC Kenwood, Avigilon, and more. BearCom employs a wide range of installation and technical team members and will provide extensive on‑the‑job training. Job Description As an Installation Technician with BearCom, you will be involved in the installation and support of wireless and electronic communications systems. Our Technicians are the heart of every service location, and we rely on their expertise in the delivery of the best service and solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional customer service and possess the technical ability to create imaginative solutions that meet and exceed the most challenging customer needs. Responsibilities Physical installation of data cabling and associated mounting infrastructure Support commissioning of communications and low voltage systems Perform site walks to determine installation requirements to leverage in customer proposals Recommend appropriate equipment and hardware that meets customer requirements Some regional and/or overnight travel and on‑call hours may be required. Per diem provided when traveling. Preferred Qualifications Basic electronics background Competent in operating basic hand and power tools; able to lift 50 lbs. and work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions (e.g., climbing ladders and scaffolding, crawl spaces, high‑reach lift equipment, exposure to elements) Familiarity with personal protective equipment (PPE) Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) Experience reading blueprints and/or logic diagrams Data cabling experience (CAT5/6, coaxial, fiber, support devices) OSHA safety training and low voltage certifications Distributed antenna system (DAS) installation experience Must have a valid driver’s license, high school diploma, and a drug screening/vehicle record check Benefits Highly competitive compensation Medical, dental, and vision insurance Company‑paid life, short/long‑term disability insurance Paid holidays, generous paid time off, matching 401(k) plan Employee referral bonus, tuition reimbursement Keywords Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Avigilon, Two‑Way Radio, GPS, VOIP, Wi‑Fi, BDA/DAS, RF, UHF, VHF, MOTOTRBO, LMR, OSHA 10, FCC GROL, L3Harris, CET, Network+, Security+, P2P, P2MP, P25, Astro25, PPE Equal Opportunity Statement BearCom is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other disability protected by law. All employment is decided based upon qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr BearCom