Low-Voltage Lead Technician - San Diego, CA

About Us:

GigaKOM has been a leading provider of Enterprise-level IT services in California for over 20 years. We serve schools, local and state agencies, and businesses by partnering with top distributors to deliver cost-effective and efficient IT solutions. As we expand our client base and explore new markets, we seek individuals to join our Engineering team. If you are looking for a dynamic environment to grow and develop your career in technology integration, this is the opportunity for you.

This role offers potential advancement into upper management, design, support, and training positions.

Low-Voltage Lead Technician - San Diego, CA

(hourly / hands-on crew lead)

Pay scale $20 - $45 per hour DOE - prevailing-wage public work may exceed $55 per hour (Hourly Rate Band based on hour classification-different travel, admin, and installation rates)
(≈ $60 k - $93 k a year at 2,080 hrs + OT)

Position highlights

• Home base San Diego; travel up to 60 % statewide (per-diem & hotel paid)

• Full-time (contract options available) - overtime-eligible

• Company truck or mileage plan
• 100 % employee medical / dental / vision
• PTO Day 1
• 401(k) match

-Clear promotion and growth pathways to leadership positions and provided trainings

What you'll lead

• 3-6 technicians pulling and terminating Cat 6A & OM4 fiber, labeling, Fluke/OTDR testing

• Installation and start-up of UPS units, PoE switches, Wi-Fi 6E access points, IP-CCTV and structured cabling

• Daily huddles, material staging, progress tracking, as-built docs, Cal/OSHA safety tailboards

• On-site coaching and performance feedback for apprentices

What you'll do hands-on

• Rack, ladder-tray and patch-panel builds;
Layer 1/2 troubleshooting; client cut-overs

• Resource scheduling and rapid issue resolution in partnership with Project Managers

Minimum qualifications

• 3 + years leading low-voltage install crews (copper, fiber, network gear, UPS)

• California driver's license (clean) able to lift 50 lbs and work ladders & lifts

• No criminal record
• available for regular day trips and occasional overnights

Reporting line Reports to the Manager - Engineering Field Services and collaborates daily with Sales Engineers & PMs.

Performance metrics On-time task delivery, test-pass rate, accurate documentation, positive customer feedback.

If you're ready to run crews and still stay deeply technical, click Apply and join GigaKOM's growth story.