Low-Voltage Installation Technician — Cameras, Racks & Cabling — Austin, TX

About FortiFi

We design and maintain reliable, secure networks for homes and small businesses—clean rack builds, neat cable management, pro Wi-Fi, cameras, and access control.

The Role

Hands-on installs of cameras, APs, racks, and in-wall cabling. You’ll pull and terminate Cat6/Cat6a, build tidy racks/patch panels, mount devices, label/test, and deliver craftsmanship-grade work on every job.

What You’ll Do

• Pull, dress, and terminate low-voltage cabling (Cat6/6a); keystones, patch panels, RJ45 ends (pass-through OK).
• Build wall-mount/network racks: layout, rails, cable management, power, labeling.
• Install and aim UniFi Protect cameras; mount APs and small switches; basic adoption handoff.
• Test & document: cert/test runs, label conventions, photos, as-built notes.
• Surface/attic/wall fishing, conduit where needed; seal & finish entry points.
• Coordinate with PM on site readiness, punch lists, and small change orders.
• Maintain clean work areas; follow safety practices (ladders, PPE, attic heat).

Must-Haves

• Based in Austin, TX with daily field availability (occasional Waco–San Antonio day trips).
• 2+ years in low-voltage/structured cabling or closely related field work.
• Pro with termination tools (110/66 punch, RJ45 crimpers), toners/probes, testers, fish tape/glow rods.
• Comfortable on ladders and in attics; lift 40–50 lbs; neat cable dressing and labeling.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, professional client communication.

Nice-to-Haves

• UniFi ecosystem experience (Protect, switches, gateways, controllers).
• Basic networking (VLANs, PoE budgets, DHCP/DNS troubleshooting).
• Access control (strikes, mags, readers) and conduit bending.
• Reading floor plans; basic hand-tool/driver set and SDS/hammer drill.

Perks

• Steady local work, craftsmanship culture, tools/training support.
• Mileage reimbursement, overtime eligible, growth into lead installer.