Technician I, Low Voltage

Our Employee-Owned company has immediate full-time openings for a Systems Helper in Columbus, GA. This position will work within Industrial, Commercial, Healthcare, and Federal businesses and be part of an amazing and GROWING team! All positions are regular, full-time and benefits eligible. Pay range depending on experience, skills, and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn/comprehend Basic Blueprints and Layout from shop drawings
• Physically Install network and Fiber Optics Structured Cable Distribution Systems
• Install Outlets, Pull Cable, Install Fire Stopping and Pre-Termination Including Organizing
• Forming, Dressing and Labeling Cables to Industry Standards
• Terminate, Assemble and RJ45 Modular and Coaxial Connectors
• Test Copper Cables to Established Certification Parameters Utilizing Appropriate Tests as Required
• Removal and Demolition of Abandoned Cables 
• Maintain Systems According to Industry Standards Including ANSI, EIA/TIA, BICSI, and Local Low Voltage Codes
• Install Backboards, Connecting Blocks, Racks, Patch Panels and Fiber Enclosures 
• Satisfy our customers to provide for repeat sales and favorable recommendations.  
• Abide by all customer and general contractor rules
• Pre-plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
• Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention.
• Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company.
• Support goal of achieving zero accidents.
• Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed.
• Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.
• Ensure that all personnel conduct themselves in a safe manner at all times. 
• On at least a daily basis, preplan and identify task specific hazards and the means to mitigate them.
• Observe the habits of others and bring to their attention deficiencies.   

Compensation & Benefits:

• Total compensation is dependent on experience and knowledge
• Positive work environment
• Stable electrical contractor that is innovative and culturally diverse
• Growth-oriented culture which leads to the opportunity for advancement
• Safety and ethics are a priority
• Employee-owned stock purchase
• 401K match program
• Paid holidays and vacation/sick time
• Medical/dental/vision and life insurance options

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.  
• Technical degree preferred.  
• Equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience can substitute the technical degree.
• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity – both are non-negotiable
• Prior experience with electrical or construction work preferred. 
• Positively identify colors of wires.

MetroPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MetroPower is one of five leading electrical and mechanical contracting and construction companies within the PPC Partners, Inc. family of companies. At MetroPower, our people are our power. As a premier electrical contractor, our people are what enable us to stand out in our industry. They’re the reason for our success. Founded on the principle that every person should strive to first and foremost be a servant leader, we work tirelessly to keep our people safe, enlighten and stimulate their minds, and teach them how to be good stewards of the community in a genuinely serving way. From these efforts, we’ve grown into a truly unique company. By putting our people first, we are able to consistently deliver to the highest quality standards in the industry and develop lasting relationships with our customers.

Our people thrive in this entrepreneurial structure that encourages every individual to learn and grow. Our commitment to the advancement of our people is unique to our industry and keeps our company strong. We invest in our people not just professionally, but personally as well through our continuing education and development opportunities. As one employee improves the company improves, and we move forward stronger together. We believe in this so much that we annually survey our employee engagement to ensure we’re living by the golden rule, and maintaining an environment that motivates, challenges, and values our people. Each year, we score above the industry average.