Low Voltage Lead Technician

Ultimate LLC is looking to hire Low Voltage Techs for commercial low voltage projects in the Kansas City Metro area. The pay range for Low Voltage Techs is $25-40 per hour based on experience. The majority of our position’s hours range from 40 to 50 hours a week. Low Voltage Lead Tech applicants must have a personal vehicle and be prepared to work up to 40+ hours a week. Ultimate LLC provides weekly pay for all low volt techs with no week in the hole.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Low Voltage Cable Technician.

• Fire alarm experience preferred.

• Demonstrated experience leading teams of technicians on multi-week projects.

• Flexible and willing to work on-call, day, night, weekend, or overtime shifts as the job requires.

• Strong knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA). Please list certifications if any.

• Capable of reading blueprints and site maps.

• Technician will need to be physically able to complete any portion of the installation and needs to be comfortable working 50 to 60 hours a week for the duration of the project.

• Comfortable working unsupervised or effectively communicating and collaborating with teams of 4 to 20 other technicians.

• Experience in CCTV, voice, Fire Alarm, access control, and data cabling is a plus.

• Strong interpersonal skills; this position frequently requires customer, field technician, and office personnel interactions.

• Ability to consistently complete projects within budget, on time, and in a safe manner.

• Knowledge of Cat5/CAT6 cabling and installation of small equipment: switches, brides, cameras (specifically Axis).

• Experience with 24v and 70v paging systems.

• Strong knowledge of multiple termination types for multi-mode and single-mode fibers.

• Proficient with the use of computers, including email, spreadsheets, PDF documentation, and databases Microsoft Office programs.

• Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.

• Able to neatly dress and terminate large bundles of cables inside IDF and MDF cabinets.

• Ability to work in cramped spaces.

• Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift; and ability to work at heights, of 40 plus feet.

• Has basic telecommunication tools, all industry hand tools, and PPE.

• Reliable transportation with required insurance coverage.

• Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.

• Experience in conduit installation is a plus.

• Execute advanced troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities:

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintenance of various structured cabling systems in retail environments.

• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.

• Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.

• Assist with pre-installation opportunities by designing and planning technical solutions.

• Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.

• Repairing cable poles and towers.

• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.

• Troubleshoot issues with the cable network.

• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.

• Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regards to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.

• Adhere to all required project safety requirements.

Why work for Ultimate LLC?

At Ultimate, we take pride in providing our craftsmen with benefits they can’t find at other staffing firms such as:

• Weekly pay every Thursday

• Dental and Vision Coverage

• Referral bonus program

• Pay increase based on quality of craftsmanship

• Tool purchase program

• Paid OSHA training

Ultimate Low Voltage Electrician Standards

• Maintain a professional attitude

• Appropriate PPE (Hard hat, vest, steel toe boots)

• Quality Craftsmanship

• Arrive on time with enthusiasm everyday