Apprentice Technician
Build your future in low-voltage technology. Work with experienced technicians, develop valuable skills, and grow into a rewarding career in commercial installations.
Position summary
The Apprentice Technician supports the installation and service of structured cabling, fiber, audiovisual, network, and other low-voltage systems while learning field standards, tools, methods, and documentation requirements. Apprentices work under the direction of the on-site Experienced Technician or Site Lead, who assigns tasks, verifies completion, and provides day-to-day guidance and mentoring.
Key responsibilities
Assist with installation, cable pulling, device mounting, terminations, labeling, cleanup, and other assigned field tasks.
Learn to read drawings, prints, and schematics and apply them to daily installation activities.
Follow instructions from the on-site Experienced Technician or Site Lead and complete assigned tasks safely and accurately.
Use proper tools, materials, and installation methods in accordance with company standards and project requirements.
Maintain organized work areas and support the crew with material handling, staging, and preparation.
Participate in testing, documentation, and closeout activities as directed.
Upload required progress photos and end-of-day notes through the company CRM.
Work location and reporting
This is a field-based role reporting directly to the assigned jobsite rather than to a company office.
There is no daily base-office muster and no group travel from a base location.
Apprentices report individually to the designated jobsite check-in point, typically the main entrance.
Daily assignments and work orders are issued and tracked through the internal CRM.
Apprentices work under the direction of the on-site Experienced Technician or Site Lead, who assigns and verifies their tasks.
Required certifications and qualifications
Requirement
Standard / Reference
Notes
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
OSHA 29 CFR 1926
At hire or within onboarding
Scissor Lift Operator Certification
ANSI A92.24; OSHA 1926.453
Before elevated lift work
Boom Lift Operator Certification
ANSI A92.24; OSHA 1926.453
Before elevated lift work
Fall Protection Awareness
OSHA 1926.501; ANSI Z359
Before at-height work
Valid driver's license
State-issued
If operating company vehicles
Reliable transportation
Not specified
At hire; reports directly to site
Background check and drug screen
Per CIS policy
Conditional to hire
Certifications earned through the program
Credential
Category
Program stage
BICSI Installer 1 (INST1)
Structured cabling
Apprentice II
Manufacturer installer certification
Panduit, Leviton, Siemon, Corning, CommScope
Apprentice II-III
Fiber optic installation / termination
Fiber
Apprentice III
BICSI Installer 2 (INST2)
Structured cabling
Apprentice III
First Aid / CPR
Safety
As scheduled
Required personal protective equipment (PPE)
PPE item
Standard
When required
Hard hat
ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I
All active construction sites
Safety glasses
ANSI Z87.1
All fieldwork
Safety-toe boots
ASTM F2413
All fieldwork
High-visibility vest or shirt
ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2
Construction or traffic-adjacent sites
Cut-resistant gloves
ANSI/ISEA 105
Cable and material handling
Full-body harness and lanyard
ANSI Z359; OSHA 1926.502
Boom-lift and at-height work
Hearing protection
ANSI S3.19
High-noise tasks
Respirator (N95)
NIOSH-approved
Dust, demolition, and above-ceiling work
Knee pads
Not specified
Floor-level extended kneeling work
Preferred qualifications
Prior exposure to construction, low-voltage, electrical, telecom, or related technical work.
Familiarity with basic hand tools, jobsite safety practices, or blueprint reading.
Comfort using mobile tools or software to upload photos and daily notes.
Physical and work requirements
Ability to work on active construction sites and in commercial field environments.
Ability to lift, carry, and move tools, materials, and equipment consistent with apprentice-level field work.
Ability to stand, bend, climb ladders, and work overhead for extended periods as needed.
- Locations
- Kansas City, KS, Kansas City, MO, Independence, MO
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Workplace & Culture
SnapIT Solutions has a fast paced but startup culture with a supportive environment. Our employees are challenged to do the best they can to sharpen the skills and given opportunity to be trained and grow on the job. Every new hire is paired with a senior technology expert in the area and mentored on the job for quick learning curve.
About SnapIT Solutions
SnapIT Solutions, an innovative technology solutions company with capabilities in IT Managed Services, Data Analytics, IT Security, Cloud, DevOps and has the technical expertise in disruptive technologies such as Blockchain, AI, 3D Photogrammetry and AR/VR. SnapIT was founded in 2015 with a mission to Empower Communities and Create Opportunities in technology and engineering. SnapIT’s IT Industry experts and accredited professionals also provide IT Trainings to help upskill and develop tech workforce.