WIREMAN Low Voltage

Inside Wireman/Installer

While the Inside Wireman/Installer is installing the wire and Homerun feeders on a project, the Foreman will be inspecting their work and addressing any issues with the work directly with the Wireman/Installer. Typical work that the Wireman/Installer would be responsible for is installing the network of low voltage cabling that is used for video, voice and data, Fire Alarm or other low voltage signaling.

While most installations are in buildings that are partially or fully enclosed to protect from sun, wind and rain; these installations are often installed before air conditioning, heat or permanent light fixtures have been installed in the buildings. Many jobs, however, are in existing buildings or offices; and some work may be outside under varying weather conditions.

Backbone voice and data cables are routed between the entrance facility, where communications signals enter a building: to equipment rooms and telephone rooms. Voice and data horizontal cables are routed between telephone rooms or equipment rooms and individual workstations throughout the building. Equipment rooms often contain energized equipment such as hubs, file servers, electrical panels or telephone switches.

In some cases these devices are configured and connected to equipment that currently serves the building and must not be interrupted as a result of work performed by unqualified workers or those only partially trained. Any question of how a system goes together or works must be immediately brought to the attention of the foreman.

The Wireman/Installer installs voice, data, video and Fire Devices at the time of trim in their designated locations as identified on the approved plans/layouts. In addition, they install punch down blocks and cross connects in telephone rooms when required. These may be wall mounted or rack mounted, and must be grouped and identified according to specific installation standards. Whether the work is in new construction or in existing office or manufacturing space, the craftsman takes pride in the work he or she has and can performed. All testing required to insure the installation was done properly must be done to avoid return trips to do repairs or perform quality control work that should have already been completed.

Job Description: Many of the work processes of the Installer Technician are listed below. There are many systems that utilize low voltage voice, data, video and Fire Devices. Not all Wireman/Installers work on all systems. However, properly trained Wireman/Installers can work on a variety of types of systems, including systems for voice, data, video and Fire Devices.

• Plan and Initiate Projects at the apprentice level
• Install Underground voice, data, video and Fire Devices Feeders to Facilities
• Install Pathways, Hangers and Spaces for Installation of Low Voltage Wiring
• Install, Terminate and Test Wires and Cables, both Copper and Fiber-Optic
• Install, Test, Certify and Troubleshoot Local Area Network (LAN) Cabling Systems
• Lay Out, Install and Verify Operation of Security and Access Control Systems
• Install Communications and Sound Distribution Systems
• Provide Testing, Analysis and Repair of Video, Voice and Data Systems; including Electronic Devices
• Prefabricate Systems, such as Telecommunications Racks, for Field Installation
• Work on other Sub-systems such as Communications, Entertainment, Environmental, Fire Life Safety and Access Control.
• Seal all penetrations through rated areas with approved Fire Stopping Methods.

Responsible for the filling out of their own timesheet correctly and getting it into the payroll dept. by the required time and day.