Senior Technician - Structured Cabling

The Senior Technician works on customer sites in a variety of environments including new construction, remodels, and operating facilities. A Senior Technician is also responsible for complying with Encore standards for Safety, Culture and Customer Service.

Compensation for this Position: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour, plus additional job site incentive

General Responsibilities

Works with a commitment to safety

Upholds the core values of Encore Electric

Acts as a professional and uses basic work ethics.

Comes to work on time every day with appropriate attire and tools.

Keeps work area clean.

Installs quality work in a neat and workmanship like manner.

Treats tools with respect

Works and climbs on ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms.

Identifies technology parts and components.

Performs strenuous physical work i.e., digging, kneeling, shoveling, lifting, pulling, pushing, climbing.

Keeps up with changing technology.

Wears tools at all required times

Works in all weather conditions

Specific Responsibilities:

Must be capable of conducting and or participating in morning huddles, safety talks, trade walks, meetings, etc.

Ability to communicate and work alongside design teams and engineers for successful execution of projects

Work independently or as part of a team, able and willing to take direction and execute those directives effectively and efficiently

Demonstrate a basic understanding of construction administration processes

Must thoroughly understand the project schedule, scope of work, bill of materials, jobsite budget, project specifications, and specific jobsite requirements

Performs regular QA/QC checks to ensure product meets specifications and standards.

Communicate with Owner, General Contractor, Supervisor and other trades frequently regarding the progress and coordination of the project to ensure the most efficient and satisfactory installation possible

Communicate with the Project Manager any changes or impacts to the project immediately

Along with the Project Manager, develop proactive and trusted relationships with Owner, Client, General Contractor, and other trade partners in relation to installation and installation schedule

Lead all onsite installation, testing and commissioning

Frequently analyze project requirements as needed, may include manpower, materials, safety, equipment, and special project needs

Responsible for protection and preservation of all stored equipment/tools/material

Participate in required jobsite Safety Meeting and Huddles

Understand and follow safety guidelines, if working with others, ensure they are also working in a safe manner

Assist Manager of Safety and Health in performing job hazard analysis

Ensure project closeouts are performed effectively and on time

Participates in training and mentoring of junior staff

Demonstrate consistency in jobsite requirements, leading by example

Start and Stop Times

Break Times

PPE Requirements

Other jobsite requirements or rules

Ability to complete specific training, licensing and certifications as needed/directed

Competence to complete job on or before deadline as well as under bid/budget

Specific Responsibilities for Structured Cabling Senior Tech

Read and interpret detailed specifications and drawings, blueprints, schematics, and method of procedures (MOPs)

Demonstrated knowledge of closet build outs

Installing various cable types including low voltage power, fiber, twisted pair, audio, video and DAS and security. Inside and Outside plant

Use a variety of connector types and terminate to industry standards

Terminate indoor and outdoor fiber using the appropriate methods and following industry standards

Testing copper and fiber using industry approved testers. Knowledge of setting up testing units and downloading results as required

Installation of various types of pathways related to running horizontal and backbone cables

Strong knowledge of troubleshooting cable plant and associated equipment

Complete detailed documents of work performed and provide daily status updates

Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Constructability and the construction process

MS Office Software and other misc. computer programs

Blueprint drawings and how it applies to the project.

Reading blueprint drawings

Wiring diagrams

Schematics

Low voltage systems

Basic network principles

Basic technology principles and standards

Skill in:

Effective Listening

Speaking intelligently

Acting as a self-starter

Spatial orientation

Visualizing the constructability of an estimate

Identifying scope gaps in construction documents

Positive Customer Interactions

Estimating the necessary resources needed to complete required tasks.

Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information

Assist and manage people and processes.

Using construction software

Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding.

Assist and manage people and processes.

Using communication software

Operating a computer

Organizing work to accomplish tasks

Reading and writing

Prioritizing and reprioritizing to meet job needs

Identifying and managing risk

Problem solving

Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment

Ability to:

Retain and access critical information from memory.

Conceptually estimate and provide input on demand at design meetings.

Conceptualize and visualize the project for constructability means and methods.

Think on your feet.

Understand when to speak and when not to speak.

Be personally detached from ideas (no ego)

See things from multiple perspectives.

Physical Requirements:

A functional physical is required to be completed and passed before work can be performed in all field positions. The physical requirements can often be completed repetitively and for extended periods of time. These requirements include:

Driving

Sitting

Climbing

Lifting, floor to chest (up to 50lbs)

Lifting, floor to waist (up to 50lbs)

Lifting, waist to overhead (up to 30lbs each arm)

Carrying (up to 50lbs)

Standing

Stooping

Vision acuity (near, far and without color deficiencies)

Walking

Kneeling

Trimming (final installation of electrical devices)

Pushing (up to 100lbs)

Pulling (up to 100lbs)

Benefits:

Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.

Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.

This position is eligible for cell phone allowances and the short-term incentive program.

Applications will close for this position on: December 31, 2025

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Encore Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.