Low Voltage Lead Technician

Job Description

POSITION – Low Voltage Lead Technician - Washington DC Residents Only

* This is a 1099 hourly position; “contract-to-hire” possible pending performance and economic conditions, and this position requires working in the all three jurisdictions of Washington DC Metropolitan area (DC, MD, VA)

Primary Requirements: Must be a Washington D.C Resident with valid Washington D.C. address with at least 10+ years of expert experience in structured cabling for Voice, Video, Data and Fiber; highly proficient in Access Control and Intrusion Detection installations

Secondary Requirements: Distributed Antenna Systems, Nurse Call, Intercom, Paging and/or Audio Visual

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Lead teams of technicians and contractors and perform a variety of installation tasks that include rough-in, termination, testing, programming and all necessary verbal/written communications

Design and configure IDF and MDF to system requirements

Manage projects to deliver successful implementations by meeting project requirements and adhering to industry and company standards

Coordinate with staff to ensure availability of materials and equipment

Manage resource labor hours, which include collecting timesheets and allocating labor tasks

Interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications and schematics

Participate in on-site progress meetings and provide updates to account and project managers

Lead and report on daily stand-ups and stretch and flex activities

Have a clear understanding and knowledge of safety protocols, and work with safety personnel as required

Provide daily/weekly progress reports to Foreman, General Foreman, Supervisor, and or Management

Identify risks and provide specific solutions and recommendations to customers on most time and cost efficient methods

Demonstrate resourcefulness in assessing and troubleshooting of issues and problems

Inspect quality of finished projects to ensure conformation of all specifications and requirements

Perform service call activities for structured cabling and other low voltage systems

Continually learn new products, upgrades and software programs related to low voltage systems

Represent HS Solutions in a professional manner at all times

Abide by OSHA regulations and use protective equipment as required

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Must be punctual, have clean driving and criminal records, and successfully pass a drug testAbility to manage and motivate teams with proven leadership experience

Excellent interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication

Must have working knowledge of hand and power tools

Solid grasp of basic electrical theory

Work independently or on a team at multiple locations in and around Washington, DC

Ability to exercise sound judgment and find effective solutions

Ability to troubleshoot in a fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to climb, crawl and raise objects overhead

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

OSHA 10 required or higher certification preferred (OSHA-30)

At minimum, must be a high school graduate

Able to read and write basic English and compute basic math functions

Bachelor’s degree in related field or business a plus

BENEFITS (for full-time permanent employees)

Paid time off and paid holidays

Medical and dental insurance

401K plan

Dedicated training budget

HS SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERCompany Description

HS Solutions, LLC is a SCN Top 50 Systems Integrator that provides low voltage electrical and communications solutions servicing the commercial and residential markets in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Started in 2006, HS Solutions is a DC based DC CBE and MD MBE company that has had tremendous growth with more opportunities to come.

Full-time