HS Solutions

POSITION – Low Voltage Lead Technician - Washington DC Residents Highly Preferred

* This is a 1099 hourly position; “contract-to-hire” possible pending performance and economic conditions, and this position requires working in the all three jurisdictions of Washington DC Metropolitan area (DC, MD, VA)

Primary Requirements:Washington D.C Resident with valid Washington D.C. address highly preferred with at least 10+ years of expert experience in structured cabling for Voice, Video, Data and Fiber; highly proficient in Access Control and Intrusion Detection installations

Secondary Requirements: Distributed Antenna Systems, Nurse Call, Intercom, Paging and/or Audio Visual

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• Lead teams of technicians and contractors and perform a variety of installation tasks that include rough-in, termination, testing, programming and all necessary verbal/written communications
• Design and configure IDF and MDF to system requirements
• Manage projects to deliver successful implementations by meeting project requirements and adhering to industry and company standards
• Coordinate with staff to ensure availability of materials and equipment
• Manage resource labor hours, which include collecting timesheets and allocating labor tasks
• Interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications and schematics
• Participate in on-site progress meetings and provide updates to account and project managers
• Lead and report on daily stand-ups and stretch and flex activities
• Have a clear understanding and knowledge of safety protocols, and work with safety personnel as required
• Provide daily/weekly progress reports to Foreman, General Foreman, Supervisor, and or Management
• Identify risks and provide specific solutions and recommendations to customers on most time and cost efficient methods
• Demonstrate resourcefulness in assessing and troubleshooting of issues and problems
• Inspect quality of finished projects to ensure conformation of all specifications and requirements
• Perform service call activities for structured cabling and other low voltage systems
• 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 use protective equipment as required

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be punctual, have clean driving and criminal records, and successfully pass a drug testAbility to manage and motivate teams with proven leadership experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication
• Must have working knowledge of hand and power tools
• Solid grasp of basic electrical theory
• Work independently or on a team at multiple locations in and around Washington, DC
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and find effective solutions
• Ability to troubleshoot in a fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb, crawl and raise objects overhead

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• OSHA 10 required or higher certification preferred (OSHA-30)
• At minimum, must be a high school graduate
• Able to read and write basic English and compute basic math functions
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or business a plus

BENEFITS (for full-time permanent employees)

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401K 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.