Overwatch Mission Critical Hiring for Low Voltage Technician (VETERAN HIRING PROGRAM) Job at Columbus, OH Full Time

VETERANS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

POSITION SUMMARY

Working as a member of a project team, the Technician is primarily responsible for enhancing over-all job site productivity and ensuring high-quality work. The Technician will work with multiple aspects of the cable installation process including patch, pathway construction, rough-in, routing, Telecommunication Room build-out, cable terminations, labeling, and grounding. The Technician’s goal is to complete tasks with a high degree of quality and efficiency, while practicing professionalism for optimal job performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safety is our number one Core Value. Follow safe work practices and company and client work site policies.
• Promotes company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture.
• Installation of structured cabling systems including all aspects of the installation process
• Reads and interprets all floor plans, drawings, specifications, and cut sheets
• Properly sets up a variety of testers
• Performs system testing and troubleshooting as required
• Terminates, labels, tests and troubleshoots structure cabling installations
• Assist Installers to complete all the tasks and responsibilities of their positions
• Proactively oversee and lead job site organization and basic housekeeping maintenance
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Maintain satisfactory compliance with customer security requirements
• Excel in technical tasks such as testing and troubleshooting
• Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Fiber Optic Association CPCT preferred.
• Fiber Optic Association CFOT preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 – 3 years’ work experience in Structured Cabling construction experience.
• Read, write, and understand English
• Able to distinguish color codes

POSITION BONUS ATTRIBUTES

• Hands on experience with fiber and copper installations/projects
• Hands on experience with security devices for access control, intrusion detection and CCTV installations/projects
• Hands on experience with DAS/Wireless projects
• Hands on experience with AV projects
• Obtain company approved (manufacturer) certifications
• Obtain BICSI Installer either Level 1 or Level 2 certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand and effectively explain every aspect of the structured cabling system including pathways, spaces, horizontal cabling, backbone 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 a given task and can help other team members do the same.
• Ability to listen carefully to and follow instructions
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning from senior team members
• Exhibit a positive attitude
• Solid team player
• High attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness to work days, nights and weekends as the project requires
• Self-motivated and excellent work ethic
• Demonstrated teamwork and versatility in integrating into multiple work environments
• Must be able to meet the Company’s driving standards policy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The standard work environment for this position is an indoors 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 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 be required to work in tight, confined spaces. The employee must demonstrate regular and on-time attendance. There could be a requirement of occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you now or have you previously been a member of the US Armed Forces?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Cabling: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BICSI Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location