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LINX is hiring a Low Voltage Lead Tech to lead crews across a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects across Northern Virginia — including corporate offices, healthcare facilities, K–12 and higher education campuses, and small to mid-sized data centers.

Based in Chantilly, VA (Fairfax County), this is a working technician role built for someone who thrives on variety. No two projects are identical — you might be running a hospital wing one month and a university network refresh the next. You know structured cabling and low voltage installation from the ground up, you can train technicians to do it right across different environments, and you're ready to be the face of LINX on your assigned jobsites every day.

You'll report to the Project Manager and own daily field execution — crew productivity, quality standards, materials, safety, and client communication.

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00/hour based on experience

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supervise assigned projects, directing work of 5+technicians and ensuring daily goals are met.
• Plan site man needs and manages material and labor through job completion.
• Set crew objectives, track progress, and report updates to management.
• Ensure compliance with HR, safety, and company policies while meeting project deadlines.
• Maintain technical, quality, and profitability standards, ensuring top-level customer satisfaction.
• Oversee account coordination, including direct customer interaction and issue resolution.
• Prepare and communicate status reports, keeping customers and Project Managers informed.

Minimum Requirements

• Expertise in cabling standards with the ability to lead projects, delegate tasks, and supervise teams of 5+ technicians.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and managing all aspects of project planning.
• Strong communication skills (& verbal) with a focus on accurate timesheet management and efficiency.
• Terminate jacks, patch panels, 66/110 blocks, and follow 568A/B color codes.
• Use Fluke testers to verify connections and troubleshoot voice/data issues.
• Install and configure switches, routers, modems, and wireless access points.
• Work with category cable, COAX, fiber (RG6, RG11, RG59), build out closets, and operate Hilti guns, hammer drills, band saws, and power tools.
• Ability to lift/carry/setup a50 pound box or ladder.
• Must own low voltage tools (, strippers, screwdrivers, wrenches)
• Able to work 2nd/3rd shift, overtime, and under pressure.
• Must pass a 7-year background check, drug screen, and physical.
• Requires valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance
• Professional working proficiency in English

Preferred Certifications (not required)

• BICSI Technician or Installation Certification
• OSHA 10
• Powder Actuated Tools Certification
• Confined Space Certification
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Manufacturers certifications for Installation and Maintenance
• Lift Certified
• High School diploma, associate’s degree or technical degree a plus

Pay Rate:

$26.00 - $30.00/hr.

TEAMLINX offers great benefits including:

• 401(k) with 50% employer match on first 5% contributed
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA and HSA options
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 3 weeks PTO (vacation and sick combined)
• 8 paid holidays
• Cellphone allowance
• Parking Reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities

About LINX:

Founded in 2003 by working industry practitioners, LINX has grown across the USA and has completed projects in all 50 states. We design, install, and support commercial network cabling, fiber, AV, security, and wireless systems across commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and data centers.

Our commercial construction business is active and expanding. Foremen who join at this stage of our growth have a real path to Superintendent and beyond as we expand existing markets and open new ones.

Posting Deadline:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This is an evergreen posting, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as hiring needs arise.

Join a team that connects people through technology. We design, install, and support commercial network cabling for data centers, multimedia, security, and wireless systems.

In 2003, industry experts founded LINX to create the workplace they wanted—one built on integrity, teamwork, and innovation. These core values drive us daily, shaping a culture where employees grow and take pride in their work.

Headquartered in Denver, CO, with regional offices in Chantilly, VA; Seattle, WA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Antonio, TX; Atlanta, GA; Cheyenne, WY; and Des Moines, IA, we’re growing fast! With AI, remote work, and digital transformation accelerating, now is the time to build your future with LINX.