Electrician
Aventiv Technologies · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $91,123 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Perform electrical work in correctional facilities.
- Install and repair telecommunications hardware.
- Maintain networking components and electronic devices.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Travel nationwide for projects.
About the role
Field Service Electrician
Welcome to Aventiv! Please watch this brief video to find out if this is the place you want to be!
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Heavy travel/driving to multiple locations will be required for this role. **Candidates must have CA C‑10 and C‑7 Electrical Licenses.** Associate Referral Reward Eligible
Job Purpose:
The Field Service Electrician is responsible for performing all required electrical work including conduit, cabling, and fiber—to support the installation of Securus products and equipment. This position installs, maintains, and repairs telecommunications hardware, LAN/WAN/networking components, and electronic devices within correctional facilities. The role ensures all installations comply with applicable electrical, safety, and industry standards.
Essential Duties:
- Perform electrical installations, including conduit, copper cabling, fiber, and wireless equipment.
- Install phones, kiosks, wireless access points (WAPs), tablets, video terminals, and related Securus equipment.
- Configure, maintain, and repair telecommunications, networking hardware/software, and electronic systems in accordance with codes, specifications, and operational standards.
- Diagnose issues, identify solutions, and escalate complex problems when necessary.
- Maintain and service existing installations to ensure high reliability and performance.
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams, contractors, vendors, and facility staff to resolve technical issues.
- Provide training and technical guidance to customers and field service associates.
- Maintain accurate records, data, and documentation as required.
- Manage assigned company assets (e.g., tools, vehicle, parts inventory, laptop).
- Submit timely and accurate expense reports in accordance with policy.
- Travel nationwide for extended periods to support installation, service, and repair projects.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
- Working knowledge of electrical, cabling, fiber, conduit, industry, and Securus‑specific standards.
- Ability to execute tasks independently with accuracy, urgency, and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational, planning, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in installing, terminating, and troubleshooting conduit, copper cabling, wireless networks, and fiber optics.
- Ability to load configuration files and install/maintain Securus equipment and features.
- Strong multi‑tasking abilities and skill in managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency with business software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Adaptability and willingness to embrace change.
- Ability to follow Field Service Standards and all company policies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Journeyman Electrician license (unless not required by state).
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed electrician.
- California‑specific roles require residency and possession of CA C‑10 and C‑7 Electrical Licenses.
- Ability to travel up to 100%.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master Electrician License.
- BICSI Certification.
- Microsoft Certifications (A+, N+, MCSE).
- Cisco Certifications (CCNA).
- Fiber Certification.
- Experience with Windows OS, VOIP, Adtran AOS, Cisco IOS, and wireless technology.
- Electronics/Electrical certification or degree.
- Experience working in law enforcement or correctional environments.
Physical Requirements:
Standing, sitting, walking, speaking, listening, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, grasping and manipulating tools, typing, using peripheral computer tools. May be required to lift up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Salary And Benefits:
At Aventiv, our salary and benefits are designed to fit you as a whole person. We offer a salary range based on experience and qualifications to ensure your unique contributions are met with our most competitive offer.
$43.81 - $49.94/hr Eligible for $255 to purchase company equipment (keyboard, monitor, headset, etc.) Health Insurance 401(k) Disability Life Insurance Paid Time Off Voluntary Benefits
Aventiv Privacy Policy:
Equal Employment Policy:
Aventiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All decisions regarding recruiting, hiring, promotion, assignment, training, termination and other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, biological sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender presentation, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. We do not discriminate based on genetic information in accordance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.
Key skills/competency:
- Electrician
- Telecommunications Installation
- Cabling
- Fiber Optics
- Wireless Networks
- Conduit Installation
- Troubleshooting
- Electronic Systems
- Field Service
- Customer Training
Skills & topics
- Field Service Electrician
- Electrician
- Telecommunications
- Cabling
- Fiber Optics
- Wireless Networks
- Conduit Installation
- Troubleshooting
- Electronic Systems
- Correctional Facilities
- California
- CA C-10 License
- CA C-7 License
- Travel
- Aventiv Technologies
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your CA C-10 and C-7 licenses, 5+ years of electrician experience, and any relevant certifications like BICSI or Cisco.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize your proficiency in conduit, cabling, fiber optics, and wireless network installations and troubleshooting.
- Address travel requirements: Explicitly state your willingness and ability to travel nationwide for extended periods.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience in correctional environments and your approach to problem-solving and customer training.
- Review company values: Understand Aventiv's commitment to equal opportunity and their focus on employee well-being.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the specific electrical licenses required for the Field Service Electrician role at Aventiv Technologies in California?
- For Field Service Electrician roles in California, Aventiv Technologies requires candidates to possess both the CA C-10 and C-7 Electrical Licenses. These are crucial for performing the electrical work involved in installing and maintaining Securus products and equipment within correctional facilities.
- What is the expected travel commitment for the Field Service Electrician position at Aventiv Technologies?
- The Field Service Electrician role at Aventiv Technologies involves significant travel. Candidates should expect heavy travel and driving to multiple locations, with the ability to travel nationwide for extended periods to support installation, service, and repair projects. This means up to 100% travel is a possibility.
- What types of equipment and systems will a Field Service Electrician be working with at Aventiv Technologies?
- A Field Service Electrician at Aventiv Technologies will work with a range of equipment including phones, kiosks, wireless access points (WAPs), tablets, video terminals, and other Securus products. This also includes telecommunications hardware, LAN/WAN/networking components, and electronic devices, as well as conduit, cabling, and fiber.
- What is the minimum experience required for the Field Service Electrician role?
- The minimum qualification for the Field Service Electrician role is a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed electrician. For California-specific roles, holding the required CA C-10 and C-7 Electrical Licenses is also mandatory.
- What kind of certifications would make a candidate more competitive for the Field Service Electrician position?
- While not always mandatory, preferred qualifications that would make a candidate more competitive include a Master Electrician License, BICSI Certification, Microsoft Certifications (A+, N+, MCSE), Cisco Certifications (CCNA), and a Fiber Certification. Experience with Windows OS, VOIP, Adtran AOS, Cisco IOS, and wireless technology, along with an Electronics/Electrical degree or certification, are also beneficial.
- How does Aventiv Technologies approach salary and benefits for its Field Service Electricians?
- Aventiv Technologies offers a competitive salary range based on experience and qualifications, with an hourly rate of $43.81 - $49.94. They also provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits. Additionally, employees are eligible for a stipend to purchase company equipment.