Special Systems Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

Welcome to ANM. This application is the first step in completing your onboarding as our new Apprentice. Please review the role job description below and complete the application to initiate the hiring process. 

Who We Are: 

ANM is a leading IT solutions provider helping organizations secure, connect, and transform their technology environments. For more than 30 years, ANM has partnered with clients to design, procure, deploy, and manage solutions across networking, cloud, cybersecurity, data center, and modern workplace technologies.

Built on deep engineering expertise and trusted partnerships, ANM delivers practical solutions that reduce risk, simplify operations, and support long-term growth. From consulting and architecture to implementation, managed services, and lifecycle support, ANM helps clients move forward with confidence and stay prepared for what’s next.

Benefits and Compensation:

ANM offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Recognition Rewards
• Career training geared toward professional growth

Compensation for this position has been agreed upon and confirmed in your ANM offer of employment. 

The Role

The Special Systems Apprentice must learn and possess the skills required to function as a contributing member of a technical team.

What You Will Do

• The Special Systems Apprentice will install a work area outlet for floor, modular furniture and wall (terminate CAT 5E and 6 jacks. Mount face plates and surface mount boxes correctly. Adhere to ANM labeling standards).
• The Special Systems Apprentice will build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels).
• The Special Systems Apprentice performs testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set.
• The Special Systems Apprentice will identify active voice or data circuits.
• The Special Systems Apprentice will assume responsibility for effective performance of crew and provide necessary training, coordinate personnel and timeline to complete project.
• The Special Systems Apprentice will fully complete all required paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• The Special Systems Apprentice will adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• Notify the Lead Technician of any project delays onsite or issues on the projects so that they can update the project stakeholders.
• Work with the operations team to formulate a plan to minimize the cost impact and bring the project under budget when it is determined that a project is going over budget.
• Low voltage pathway installation
• Installation and pulling communications, security, and DAS cabling.
• Termination, certification and troubleshooting cabling.
• Installation of security and communication equipment and devices.
• Installation of low voltage control panels and power supplies.
• Configuration, and start-up of security systems.
• Installation of door hardware, locks, strikes, request to exit devices.
• The Special Systems Installer will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

• The Special Systems Apprentice must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• The Special Systems Apprentice must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• The Special Systems Apprentice must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• The Special Systems Apprentice must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• The Special Systems Apprentice must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must enroll in the NNMIEC special systems apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship is a 3-year program which requires 160 hours of classroom instruction annually.
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools. See required hand tool list.
• Must learn skill to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• The employee is expected to travel as needed for projects including overnight stays.

Travel
Travel is occasionally required for this position. Must have a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance.

Working Conditions

The standard work environment for this position is an indoor business office and construction environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, use hands, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. The employee may also be required to work in tight, confined spaces. The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. When possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ANM is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

As part of the hiring process, ANM may use tools that assist in evaluating candidate qualifications based on job-related criteria. These tools support consistency and efficiency and are used in conjunction with human review. All hiring decisions are made by Company leadership. Candidates may request additional information regarding the hiring process by contacting Human Resources.