Low Voltage Technician 2- Charleston

Technician II

Amteck Technologies is currently looking to hire a Technician II for our office in Charleston, SC. Amteck Technologies specializes in the design, installation, testing, certification and support of structured cabling systems. This also includes systems installation and certification of fire alarms, paging/sound, CCTV and CATV. This is a growing division of Amteck LLC that offers competitive pay, benefits and room for advancement within the company. We are looking for people who are interested in working with a company that promotes growth and longevity within the trade. You will have the ability to diversify your electrical skill set with being able to learn from others within Amteck.

Primary Role:

The Technicians 2's fundamental role is to work as part of a team to install, maintain, and repair cabling and devices for low voltage systems. They work under the direction of others to perform field work on and are required to install a quality product in compliance with contractual documents and all applicable codes and standards. Technician 2's can perform their job duties independently and provide some training to others. Their work is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion by the person they report to.

Responsibilities:

• Install maintain and repair devices and cabling of low voltage systems in commercial and industrial buildings
• Work independently to install pathways
• Understand and adheres to BICSI, ANSI, TIA standards and NEC codes for low voltage installations
• Understand and use wire maps
• Terminate data jacks and mod plugs
• Understand specifications of IDF and data closet enclosures
• Correctly and safely feed cable, wire and/or wires during installation
• Use and maintain test equipment, including operating remote end of testing equipment
• Prints labels in adherence with job specs
• Keeps detailed records of device and cabling locations
• Can properly identify riser versus plenum environments
• Can properly install firestopping
• Work on a team while providing direction and coaching to those around them on projects, primarily Tech 1's
• Assist with inventory and maintenance of materials of assigned job site
• Consistently demonstrate proper use hand and power tools in a safe and cautious manner
• Demonstrate ability to read blueprints, schematics, drawing details, wire maps and other drawings
• Work with and around other construction trades in a professional, productive and safe manner
• Make skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects such as small electronic parts
• Perform skilled work while overcoming common environmental challenges such as working in cramped areas, overhead, at heights, and in a variety of weather conditions
• Work with others in a cooperative manner; understand and follow direction
• Think and act quickly in emergency situations and perform under pressure
• Complete tasks accurately and productively, always seeking guidance for any unclear aspects of the task and immediately seeking a new task when the current task is finished
• Work to learn job-related material through peers, supervisors, and company training
• Accountable for tools and materials used on the jobsite and responsible for securing and returning them to the designated area
• Obtain required Amteck safety certifications, communicate with team members regarding any safety deficiencies, and work safely without presenting a direct threat to self and others

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of verified experience with low voltage systems and cabling
• Understands the importance of accuracy and demonstrates accuracy in all tasks to reduce waste
• Demonstrates ability to meet or exceed task quantity goals assigned with little to no rework
• Knowledge of BICSI, ANSI, TIA standards and NEC codes for Low Voltage installations
• Must be able to read a measuring tape
• Providing personal hand tools needed to perform routine work within 30 days of employment, as per Amteck's tool list
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of customer relationships and the concept of customer satisfaction, with an aptitude for growing that skill
• Able to travel to meet customer objectives when needed
• Possesses Amteck's Core Values and demonstrates The Amteck Way in daily work activities, behavior and decision making, including maintaining a strong attendance and arriving on time every day ready to begin work at starting time

In 1977 Amteck was founded in Central Kentucky with the belief that growth only comes by listening and responding to both clients and employees. Four decades later, Amteck has grown from a small electrical contracting firm to a national leader in the design/build support electrical contracting industry. Amteck specializes in facility growth expansion initiatives of companies that operate in the manufacturing, industrial, process, food, and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, distribution facilities, and commercial and institutional sectors. The number one goal is the Safety of our Employees and maintaining our culture and core values: THE AMTECK WAY SAFETY, QUALITY, & CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.