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Plug It In Systems, Inc
Low Voltage Installer Audio/Video & Smart Home Systems
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What they do
A Cable Technician or Installer sets up cable equipment and lines for customers and makes repairs as needed.
$71,498 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Low Voltage Installer - Audio/Video & Smart Home Systems Plug It In Systems, Inc - 4.2 Van Nuys, CA Job Details Full-time $20 - $30 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork Outdoor work experience Safety regulations Low-voltage system cabling Telecommunications low voltage systems Power tools Manual handling Hand tools Low-voltage electrical wiring
Full Job Description Job Summary:
Low Voltage Installer will be performing installation tasks for audio/video and low voltage structured cabling projects, audio/video and home-automation and trim finish installations.Duties/Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of how to differentiate between different LV wires - Speaker cable, control cable, Ethernet, Coaxial etc.
- Install TV on drywall independently
- Proficiently drill through delicate materials such as tiles, granite, and other masonry
- Installation of cameras, speakers, and televisions without supervision
- Terminate wiring
- Help with mounting equipment when teamwork is required.
- Terminate RJ45 and Coaxial etc.
- Assist with loading project materials into work vans daily and unloading materials efficiently at the job site.
- Unload materials at the job site
- Follow the guidance of the foreman regarding project tasks and objectives.
- Assist Level III and foreman in variety of task
- Carefully unbox equipment to prevent damage
- Use of PPE, hard hat, glasses, gloves etc. Steel toe boots
- Set up blankets, cover furniture and prepare workspace per setting
- All other duties as assigned by management. Required Skills/Abilities Must be able to communicate effectively with team leaders. Have and Maintain Safety Working practices. Must have reliable transportation. Ability to use hand and power tools.
- Knowledge of how to differentiate between different LV wires - Speaker cable, control cable, Ethernet, Coaxial etc. Education and Experience At least 2 years of experience performing Low Voltage work.
- Vocational or technical school training preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, and climbing ladders.
- Crawling in crawl spaces and attics when required.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to work at great heights.
Safety Requirements:
- Ensure that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is always worn when visiting any work site.
- Adhere to proper ladder safety protocols.
- Strictly adhere to all safety regulations and rules while working at any location.
- Wear appropriate work boots both while on site and off site.
Work Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud when installation is in process.