Low Voltage Lead Technician - Charleston

Amteck, a nationally recognized Top 50 Electrical Design‑Build Contractor, is redefining what it means to deliver excellence in electrical construction. With decades of experience and a reputation built on a people‑first culture, safety, integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we’re proud to be at the forefront of the industry.

We are seeking a Technician 3 to join our Technologies team in Charleston, SC.

This is a full‑time opportunity. Amteck is proud to offer benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with a company match, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

The Technician 3’s fundamental role is to work as part of a team to install, maintain, and repair cabling and devices for low voltage systems. They work under the direction of others to perform field work and are required to install a quality product in compliance with contractual documents and all applicable codes. Technician 3’s can perform their job duties independently, fill in for Technologies Superintendents as needed, and provide some training to others.

Their work is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion by the person they report to — typically a Technologies Project Manager or Technologies Superintendent. The right individual for this position is a capable leader that places the priority on client satisfaction, team safety, working with budget consciousness, and striving for excellence, as well as the ability to teach their teams these qualities.

• Lead teams of 4-6 team members and work hands‑on to install, repair, terminate, certify, and troubleshoot devices and cabling of low voltage systems, with guidance from a Tech Superintendent when needed.
• Assist site Superintendent in various ways, able to assume their responsibilities as needed.
• Demonstrate above average leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills with a desire to continue growing those skills.
• Able to work with, train, and supervise other technicians.
• Determine pathways and perform most installations without instruction or supervision.
• Install, repair, terminate, certify, and label cabling for one or more of the following systems:
  • Infrastructure (ITS)
  • Access Control/Security
  • Cameras (CCTV)
  • Paging systems
• Install devices for one or more of the following systems:
  • Access Control/Security
  • Cameras (CCTV)
  • Access Points (Wi‑Fi)
  • Paging systems
• Assist with completing service calls that involve troubleshooting and identifying faults with one or more of the following systems:
  • Copper (Analog systems)
  • Fiber
  • Audio/Visual (AV)
  • Cameras (CCTV)
• Responsible for keeping inventory of and maintaining materials of assigned site.
• May be expected to work with manager to plan/communicate task schedule and goals to team members.
• Work independently with minimal instruction or supervision to build out of MDF, IDF, Enclosures, Ladder Tray, Basket, and install 2‑4 post racks.
• Responsible for punch down, routing, labeling, and dressing all cabling coming into Rack or Enclosure correctly and accurately.
• Installs equipment and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems into Rack or Enclosure when needed.
• Understand and identify differences in Multi‑Mode and Single‑Mode fiber.
• Use certifiers and interpret copper and fiber test results.
• Actively participates in leadership training when given the opportunity.
• Identifies any delays or obstacles of assigned task or service and communicates with immediate supervisor.
• Work independently to determine and install pathways.
• Understand and adhere to BICSI, ANSI, TIA standards and NEC codes for Low Voltage Installations.
• Terminate data jacks and mod plugs.
• Understand specifications of IDF and data closet enclosures and assist with installation and repair of those…