North Shore Technologies Hiring for Low Voltage Systems Lead Technician Job at Painesville, OH Full Time

LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS LEAD TECHNICIAN

COMPANY OVERVIEW

North Shore Technologies is a well-established local Low Voltage Installation Company. We install Commercial/Residential Phone, Data, Audio & Video Cabling, Phone Systems, Overhead Paging Systems, Security Camera Systems, Whole House Audio & Home Theater Systems. Employees are expected to be reliable, hardworking, and reflect a positive attitude.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The typical work environment for this position is an indoor and outdoor business office and construction environment. Ability to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time. 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, bend, rotate, push, pull, reach with hands and arms on intermittent to regular basis daily. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet & work on scissor lifts. The employee may be required to work in tight, confined spaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

The minimum requirements of the job entail:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read/write English
• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft office programs
• Regular and on-time attendance
• Ability to listen carefully to follow instructions
• Self-motivated and excellent work ethic
• Demonstrated team work and versatility in integrating into multiple work environments
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning from senior team members
• Exhibit a positive attitude
• High attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Works well with co-workers, contractors, and customers
• Willingness to work days, night, and weekends as project requires
• Work at different heights, off a ladder or on a lift, in confined spaces
• Be able to lift 50 pounds and move 75 pounds
• Distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones
• Interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to specifications, reporting and quality requirements
• Ability to understand and effectively explain every aspect of the structured cabling system including pathways, spaces, horizontal cabling, back bone copper, backbone fiber optic, cross and inter-connections, and testing. This includes understanding applicable codes, standards and industry-best practices and the ability to differentiate between them and make recommendations.
• Ability to choose the correct tool and methodology for the given task; for themselves and can help other team members to do the same
• Preferred familiarity with networks, protocols, firewalls, routers, and cloud and VOIP systems
• Clean driving record with low or no points
• Able to clear a BCI background check a must

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technician: Job entails installing and replacing wire and equipment, following Project Reports and reporting to Lead Technician daily. Working as a member of a project team, and:

• Install all low voltage type cable (Coax, CAT5, CAT6, Speaker, Access Control, etc.)
• Understands architectural drawing for placement of wire
• Has ability to terminate cables at the head end and jack locations
• Experience in patch panels, racks, jacks
• Experience in routers, firewalls, networks, is a plus but not required
• Experience in Access Control Systems is a plus, but not required
• Experience in using a toner, tracker and labeler qualification
• This is a role where the tech could be pulling the cable, installing, terminating, repairing, and maintaining. This also involves equipment installation such as network devices and patch panels, building out racks, and troubleshooting existing issues.

LEAD Technician: will be installing and replacing wire and equipment along with team, managing project(s) and personnel. The individual will be in charge of planning, directing, or coordinating and training of other employees. The Lead Technician will have all skills/abilities as Technician as well as:

• Good written and oral communication skills with employees and customers
• Able to work on PC or Mac along with Microsoft Office Products
• Goal and task-oriented in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to coordinate jobs and employees
• Ability to order products for current and future projects
• A desire to work hard and progressively learn new skills
• Experience and familiarity with audio, video, networks, network cameras, routers, cloud and VOIP systems
• Responsible for enhancing over-all job site productivity
• Ensuring high-quality work
• Must have a Minimum of four years’ experience in AV installation and Telecom Cabling industry
• Must be competent to lead a team (2-6 Employees), safely and productively on small to large project(s). complete tasks with a high degree of quality and efficiency
• Practicing professionalism for optimal job performance

Excellent customer service is critical to establish and maintain effective work relationships with customers, contractors, and vendors.

When performing installations, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on low voltage systems such as those listed above, typical job duties would include:
Technician:

• Working with low voltage power
• Working with DC battery systems
• Trimming out security devices
• Programming video surveillance equipment
• Installing and wiring alarm panels
• Testing and adjusting connections to diagnose problems
• Analyzing schematics, blueprints, and drawings of low voltage electronic systems
• Installing j-hooks and ladder racks
• WAP and card access system installations
• Roughing in new installations
• Dressing and terminating distribution frames

Lead Technician will have all skills as Technician, as well as:

• Installing and wiring security camera systems.
• Installing and wiring AV equipment
• Installing and wiring network equipment
• Testing and certifying connections
• Ability to train and orient new employees

WAGES:
Based on Experience and Certifications.

HOURS/SCHEDULE:
Morning, Afternoon; occasional shift work based on project.

JOB TYPE:
Full Time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Cat5e or Cat6 Cabling Installation, Termination & Testing: 5 years (Required)
• Security Camera Systems Installation: 3 years (Preferred)
• Fiber Optic Cabling: 3 years (Preferred)
• Door Access Control System: 3 years (Preferred)
• Audio Systems Installation: 3 years (Preferred)
• Phone System Installation: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations