Low Voltage Technician / Power Limited Technician

Low Voltage Technician / Power Limited Technician 

About Us:

Laketown Electric is a large commercial and industrial electrical contractor with offices in the Twin Cities and Mankato, MN. Our projects consist of the maintenance and construction of healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, institutional and industrial facilities.

Established in 1975, Laketown Electric is celebrating its 50th year in business. Thanks to our best backlog ever, we have consistent work well through 2026 and beyond. 

About the role

We are seeking a Lead Power-Limited Technician to run medium to large commercial low-voltage projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities include site pre-install walkthroughs, reading and labeling blueprints, installing cable pathways, and installing CAT6/6A, coax, fiber systems, building out telecommunication rooms, and troubleshooting existing systems, as well as lighting controls.

Candidates must be able to manage projects independently and ensure quality work throughout all phases of a project.

This will be an on-site position Monday-Friday 6:00AM to 2:30PM depending on jobsite needs.

Key responsibilities

· Install, terminate, test and troubleshooting Cat6/6a, and fiber optics.

· Install lighting controls, structured cabling systems, Paging systems, and camera systems.

· Read/interpret large building blueprints and make changes when necessary

· Label and certify installed systems for easy identification per provided plans.

· Build out new closets including cabinets, racks, ladder rack, and neatly install cabling systems.

· Start and finish small to medium scale commercial buildings as a job lead.

· Mentor and train apprentices on the job as necessary

· Walkthrough site with PM to determine best cabling routes and project needs

· Install according to specifications and plans.

· Maintain the project schedule and stay on or under budget

What you’ll bring

· 4-5+ years of low voltage experience installing cat6 and fiber optic systems in a commercial environment

· PLT license (required)

· Valid driver’s license

· BICSI INST1, INSTC, INSTF (preferred)

Expectations

· Installation neatly and efficiently

· Interface with Clients, GCs, and project IT coordination

· 100% self-motivated

· Read through specifications on each site to adhere to contract documents while keeping install’s up to code

· Assume authority and responsibility for apprentices working under you

· Keep up with project schedules and timelines

Pre on the job Safety training

· OSHA 10

Training provided on hire

· TE350: BICSI TECH training/certification

· Continuing education for BICSI certs

· PLT continuing education

· manufacturing training

Pay: $38-42hr

Benefits:

• 100% paid individual health, dental, vision and basic life insurance
  
• 401k program with match
• PTO
• Bonuses based on merit, teamwork, and production
• Phone Stipend
• Company Vehicle and gas card
• Yearly Tool Allowance
• Paid Continuing Education