Apprentice - Technician

Start a trade-orientated career in the complex security systems industry with no technical school or college degree required. Paladin sponsors an on-the-job training program in connection with a nationally recognized apprenticeship. A career path in the security industry involves learning the low voltage installation then moving into large scale highly complex enterprise systems. This includes video systems, streaming video, video storage, both on prem and cloud, access control, network infrastructure, data bases, just to name a few. Paladin will guide your journey as a career learner. Come join us in an ever-growing and complex industry where boredom is a thing of the past. If you're open to learning, have the ability to work with your hands and mind, we want to meet you to answer your questions.

Paladin Technologies is looking for a full-time Apprentice.The Apprentice Installer program is just the first step in a rewarding career path that is ideal for someone who is wanting to get into the ICT (Information and Communications Technology) field but does not know where to start. This role requires little or no cabling experience and is perfect for someone who is ready to start pursuing a career in ICT Cabling distribution and is committed to learning the job tasks up to industry standards and codes.

This position is responsible for assisting the Foreman in daily duties.Additionally, the Apprentice will be required to think outside of the box, exhibit strong professionalism, and be involved with each of the various projects. Coordination and communication with the Foreman are vital skills and critical to the success of this position.

The Apprentice position may require weekend work, night shifts and out of town travel.

Ideal candidates will represent Paladin in a professional manner that alignswith our valuesof leadership mindset, people development, team, and client focused.

Responsibilities

• Wearing proper uniforms and boots
• Having proper tools on your person as well as in your bags to ensure you can do your job
• Pulling trade-specific cabling as directed by Foreman
• Clean up at the end of the day, making sure all cables are neatly coiled throughout the jobsite, all trash picked up, tools clean and put away
• Perform installation per Paladin standards
• Keeping job site clean
• Other duties as required. More may be added as they are identified.

Success Factors

• Reliability
• Strong Work Ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to remain calm and use sound judgment when addressing potentially volatile issues
• Ability to operate as part of a team
• Additional industry certifications a plus
• Ability to obtain Hilti, Fall Protection, Scissor/Boom Lift, Confined Space Certifications

Working Conditions

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may be required to travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required.

Company Info:

Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.

Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United Stated and Canada, and nearly 1,600 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics/OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call 858-668-1705 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.