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Comfort Systems USA

Low Voltage Superintendent - Lexington

Comfort Systems USA, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598

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Amteck, a nationally recognized Top 50 Electrical Design-Build Contractor, is redefining what it means to deliver excellence in electrical construction. With decades of experience and a reputation built on a people first culture, integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we’re proud to be at the forefront of the industry.

We are seeking a Superintendent to drive excellence in our cutting-edge Technologies division. From structured cabling to integrated security and AV systems, you'll lead teams that power the backbone of intelligent buildings nationwide.

This position will be based out of our Lexington, KY office with a 50% travel requirement.

Primary Role:

Technologies Superintendents perform skilled work while supervising project execution and providing guidance to all personnel on an assigned project. They typically report to a Technologies Project Manager and at times Regional, Divisional, and Department leaders. The Tech Superintendent position requires not only broad field experience and knowledge, but many leadership and administrative skills and abilities. The right individual for this position is able to handle many challenging tasks at a time, while placing the priority on client satisfaction, team safety, working with budget consciousness, and striving for excellence, as well as the ability to teach their teams those qualities.

Responsibilities:

Leads teams up to 10 team members and works hands on to install, repair, terminate, certify and troubleshoot devices and cabling of low voltage systems

Responsible for working with Tech Project Manager to establish and follow a budget, manage labor hours, committed costs and material costs

Communicates with Tech Project Manager regarding completed tasks, potential issues, and manpower requirements in advance

Prepares progress reports, and works with Tech Project Manager to prepare monthly projections that are critical in accurately reflecting cash flow and profits

Ensures work is carried out safely and to industry standards; ensures standards for safe working conditions are observed

Keeps employees aware of all important changes regarding safety policies, industry standards, and general work procedures to ensure work is consistently carried out safely, within all legal parameters and with high quality

Demonstrates advanced leadership, communication, and decision-making skills with a desire to continue growing those skills

Install, repair, terminate, certify, and label cabling for one or more of the following systems:

Infrastructure (ITS)

Access Control/Security

Cameras (CCTV)

Paging systems

Installs cables and/or wires into Access Control/Security panels and modules

Install Devices for one or more of the following systems:

Access Control/Security

Cameras (CCTV)

Access Points (Wi-Fi)

Paging systems

Understand and adhere to POE requirements for Cameras (CCTV)

Responsible for managing and completing service calls that involve troubleshooting and identifying faults with one or more of the following systems:

Copper (Analog systems)

Fiber

Audio/Visual (AV)

Cameras (CCTV)

Obtain and change IP information on cameras as needed

Maintains task and punch lists for projects and oversees their completion

Responsible for correctly and accurately completing closeout documentation including As-Builts, test results and Customer System Training

Maintains Drawings and labeling of drawings for use of close out documents

Maintains and plans inventory and materials for use on next day tasks, as well as weekly and two-week lookaheads; Responsible for auditing material for weekly and monthly look-ahead work

Collaborate with Tech Project Manager to evaluate with field personnel working under their supervision, as needed

Responsible for planning daily, weekly, and two-week look ahead tasks, including the continual pre-planning needed to achieve specified tasks and timelines

Work independently with minimal instruction or supervision to build out of MDF, IDF, Enclosures, Ladder Tray, Basket, and install 2-4 post racks

Responsible for punch down, routing, labelling, and dressing all cabling coming into Rack or Enclosure correctly and accurately

Able to install one or more of the following without supervision:

Head-end equipment

Switches

Horizontal Management

Vertical Management

Uninterruptible Power Supply(UPS) system

Patch cables

Cross Connect or Patch-in Copper, and/or Fiber systems as designed; terminates and splices fiber

Identifies differences in Multi-Mode and Single-Mode fiber

Uses certifiers and interprets copper and fiber test results

Actively participates in leadership training when given the opportunity

Identifies any delays or obstacles of assigned task or service and communicates with immediate supervisor

Work independently to determine and install pathways

Understand and adhere to BICSI , ANSI, TIA standards and NEC codes for Low Voltage Installations

Terminate data jacks and mod plugs

Understand specifications of IDF and data closet enclosures and assists with installation and repair of those enclosures

Correctly and safety feed cable, wire and/or wires during installation

Responsible for safely using, maintaining, and interpretation of results for all test equipment under their direction; uploads test results to the proper location

Prints labels in adherence with job specs

Keeps detailed records of device and cabling locations

Understands firestopping, riser and plenum environments

Leads and coaches teams of Technicians; capable of leading larger teams as needed

Work with and around other construction trades in a professional, productive and safe manner

Make skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects such as small electronic parts

Perform skilled work while overcoming common environmental challenges such as working in cramped areas, overhead, at heights, and in a variety of weather conditions

Work with others in a cooperative manner; understand and follow direction

Think and act quickly in emergency situations and perform under pressure

Complete tasks accurately and productively, always seeking guidance for any unclear aspects of the task and immediately seeking a new task when the current task is finished

Work to learn job-related material through peers, supervisors, and company training

Accountable for tools and materials used on the jobsite and responsible for securing and returning them to the designated area

Obtain required Amteck safety certifications, communicate with team members regarding any safety deficiencies, and work safely without presenting a direct threat to self and others

Requirements:

5-6 years of verified experience minimum with low voltage systems and cabling

Some proven experience supervising or training others on this type of work

Has or can obtain an OSHA 30

Understanding of budgets, labor hours, material and committed costs and how that applies to a job site

Able to correctly and accurately complete relevant documentation

Demonstrates aptitude to plan project workflow with understanding basis of design and task efficiency

Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following systems: Infrastructure (ITS), Access Control/Security, Cameras (CCTV), and Paging

Able to install cable and/or wires into Access Control/Security panels and modules

Demonstrated experience installing devices for one or more of the following systems: Infrastructure (ITS), Access Control/Security, Access Points (Wi-Fi) Cameras (CCTV), and Paging

Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and identifying faults for one or more of the following systems: Copper, Fiber, AV, Cameras, and Access Control/Security Systems

Understands POE requirements for Cameras (CCTV)

Has or is able to obtain relevant manufacturer certifications

Experience with build out of MDF, IDF, Enclosures, Ladder Tray, Basket, and installing 2-4 post racks

Experience with punch down, routing, labeling, and dressing all cabling coming into Rack or Enclosure correctly and accurately

Experience with installing Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and equipment into Rack or Enclosure

Cross Connect or Patch-In Copper, and Fiber systems

Understands and can identify differences in Multi-Mode and Single-Mode fiber; able to terminate and splice fiber

Ability to terminate data jacks and mod plugs; and properly feed cable, fiber and/or wires

Demonstrated ability to use, operate and maintain test equipment, and interpret copper and fiber test results

Able to use fluke testing software, COINS, Box, PlanGrid, and related software programs to perform job responsibilities

Can maintain clear and detailed records as needed

Understands firestopping, riser and plenum spaces, and specs needed for each

Knowledge of BICSI, ANSI, TIA standards and NEC codes for Low Voltage installations

Must be able to read a measuring tape to 1/16 of an inch

Providing personal hand tools needed to perform routine work within 30 days of employment, as per Amteck’s tool list

Demonstrates a basic understanding of customer relationships and the concept of customer satisfaction, with an aptitude for growing that skill

Able to use hand and power tools, and does so in a safe and cautious manner

Able to read blueprints, schematics, drawing details, wire maps and other drawings, including reading and understanding specifications of IDF and data closet enclosures

Meet all physical requirements of the position

Able to travel to meet customer objectives when needed

Possesses Amteck’s Core Values and demonstrates The Amteck Way in daily work activities, behavior and decision making, including maintaining a strong attendance and arriving on time every day ready to begin work at starting time

Ready to build what’s next? Apply with us today!

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n 1977 Amteck was founded in Central Kentucky with the belief that growth only comes by listening and responding to both clients and employees. Four decades later, Amteck has grown from a small electrical contracting firm to a national leader in the design/build support electrical contracting industry. Amteck specializes in facility growth expansion initiatives of companies that operate in the manufacturing, industrial, process, food, and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, distribution facilities, and commercial and institutional sectors. The number one goal is the Safety of our Employees and maintaining our culture and core values: THE AMTECK WAY – SAFETY, QUALITY, & CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.