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POSITION – Senior Low Voltage Technician/Foreman II

**May start at a 1099 subcontractor status during 90 day probationary period to then transition into full-time permanent position**

Primary Requirements: 

• Must have 10+ years of expert to mastery foreman level experience in low voltage commercial installation, maintenance, repair, and commissioning structured cabling, access control, CCTV, Intrusion Detection, and Intercom systems.
• Proficient knowledge of Audio Video system installation and configurations highly preferred
• Must have OSHA-30 certification, current CPR/AED and Mobile Elevated Lift certifications

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• Lead a team of technicians to perform the pulling, dressing, terminations, and testing of structured cabling and fiber
• Installing, configuring, programming, and testing of access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection equipment and systems
• Manage multiple projects to deliver successful implementations by meeting project requirements and adhering to industry and company standards
• Coordinate with project management staff and procurement to ensure availability of materials and equipment
• Manage resource labor hours, which include collecting/tracking timesheets and allocating labor tasks
• Interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications and schematics
• Participate in on-site progress meetings and provide updates to project managers
• Identify risks and provide specific mitigation solutions and recommendations to customers on most time and cost efficient methods
• Demonstrate resourcefulness in assessing and troubleshooting of issues and problems
• Inspect quality throughout project and finished projects to ensure confirmation of all specifications and requirements are met
• Set up and test installed systems and train customers as required
• Continually learn new products, upgrades and software programs related to low voltage systems
• Represent HS Solutions in a professional manner at all times
• Abide by OSHA regulations and enforce safety protocols and use protective equipment continually to teams

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to independently interpret and communicate blueprints, specifications and designs, and implement complex low voltage systems by creating and updating team work schedules throughout duration of project
• Expert experience in installing, configuring, programming, and holds in depth knowledge of, but not limited to:
• • • Structured cabling (Category data cabling, fiber optic, security, audio, video, etc.)
    • Public address and intercommunication systems
    • Telecom closet and rack build-out, design and build IDFs and MDF
    • Perform field installation, configure, and programming of access control and security wiring, equipment, systems, and control programs (Brivo, DMP, Honeywell, etc.), PA systems (e.g. Atlas, Telecore, Bogen, etc.)
    • Direct familiarity with installation and overall integration of projection displays, screens and related A/V systems and equipment such as amplifiers, mixers, and microphones, entertainment systems, flat panel displays, distributed audio systems, etc.
    • Master level experience with test and calibration equipment
• Experience working in large enterprise, commercial environment and construction sites
• Ability to manage and motivate teams with proven leadership experience
• Provide clear expectations of deliverables, explaining complex information to clients and technicians, and discuss technical details with other building specialists
• Attend on-site meetings, host tool box, safety talks, and compile site required documentation (e.g. JHA, AHA, daily/weekly/monthly reports, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication for internal and external communications and reporting
• Must be able to work independently or on a team at locations in and around Washington, DC and Baltimore metro areas
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and find effective solutions
• Familiar with industry standards for ADA and life safety codes
• Must have clean driving and criminal records and successfully pass drug tests and background checks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work at heights (lifts and ladders)
• Must be able to climb, crawl and raise objects overhead

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• At minimum, must be a high school graduate
• Able to read and write basic English and compute basic math functions
• Experience with Procore, Adobe, Bluebeam, and major software products (Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, etc.)
• OSHA-30 Certification
• CPR/AED Certification
• Mobile Elevated Platform certification
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or business a plus

BENEFITS (Full-time permanent employees only)

• One week paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Dedicated training budget

HS SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

HS Solutions, LLC is a SCN Top 50 Systems Integrator that provides low voltage electrical and communications solutions servicing the commercial and residential markets in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Started in 2006, HS Solutions is a DC based DC CBE and MD MBE company that has had tremendous growth with more opportunities to come.