Lead Low Voltage Technician

Place Services, Inc. has an immediate need for a Lead Low Voltage Technician in Jackson, MS. This position requires some regional travel around the Southeast. The initial assignment is for a 2-year EHRM infrastructure upgrade at the VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

We’re looking for a technician with extensive experience installing Structured Cabling and additional experience mounting and connecting end devices for Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intrusion, and Fire Alarm systems.

Who We Are:

Place Services Inc. is a leading commercial construction company with our headquarters based in Canton, Georgia. Since 2006 we have grown largely due to how we view and treat our customers. We also provide our employees with a culture that allows for growth and the opportunity to learn more about construction in the local and nationwide markets.

We offer our employees a competitive base salary with bonus potential, as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance. Place Services Inc. contributes to your 401K upon your eligibility to participate in the program and offers a generous PTO program along with paid holidays.

Growing from a team of 4 at inception to over 800 strong today, we assist our clients by providing them with construction excellence in service and product in every front available and needed. Our depth of client’s expertise ranges from the grocery industry to big box retail as well as both state and Federal government projects in military and healthcare.

What You’ll Do:

• This candidate will focus on installing Structured Cabling Systems to include Category 6/6A, single mode and multi-mode fiber cable, Telecom Room build-out, Data Center build-out, and all associated testing and cable certification.
• Additional experience is required on installing and connecting Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intrusion, and Fire Alarm end devices and assisting the Systems Tech with system startup.
• Needs experience installing a wide range of low voltage cabling to include Cat-6/6A jack terminations at patch panels and faceplates; some manufacturer’s or BICSI Installer certification is a plus.
• Will be responsible for managing a crew of up to five technicians and installers on typical project assignments.
• Will work with a project manager or an on-site superintendent on all assigned projects
  
  
  

Who You Are:

• Candidate should demonstrate a knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NICET, NEC, TIA/EIA) and must have prior work experience on large construction site projects working under the supervision of a Project Manager and/or Superintendent and with all trades.
• Troubleshooting and repairing network and controls systems
• Low voltage cabling and device installation skills.
• The candidate needs their OSHA-30 card; manufacturer’s certifications are a plus.
  
  
  

What You Bring:

• Ability to present self in a professional manner and represent the company image
• Ability to read and interpret low voltage plans
• Ability to manage and lead a small to mid-size technical team
• Willingness to travel regionally and accept overnight assignments
• Quality-oriented & self-motivated with a “Safety First” mentality
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• The ability to transfer 100 lbs. 12 feet with the help of another person
• The ability to work outdoors in diverse environments
• The ability to ascend and descend ladders and other elevated structures
• Must be able to work from heights from an elevated aerial device
  
  
  

As an EEO employer, Place Services, Inc. is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal access to employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.