Low Voltage Professionals
Per Scholas · United States
ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:
For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Per Scholas candidates must reside in one of the following states, provided the position does not carry a specific office location requirement: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA.
Open Application for Low Voltage Professionals
Thank you for your interest in Per Scholas! This is an open talent pool posting for Low Voltage professionals interested in future opportunities with our organization.
Please note that submitting your resume to this posting does not guarantee an interview or an offer of employment with Per Scholas. As opportunities become available that align with your low voltage expertise, qualifications, and experience, a member of our Recruitment Team may reach out directly with additional information and next steps.
Per Scholas is seeking an industry experience Low-Voltage Fiber Technician Instructor to deliver a hands-on training program that prepares entry-level adult learners for careers in fiber optics, structured cabling, low-voltage installation, telecommunications infrastructure, data center cabling, and security and fire alarm systems installation.
The ideal candidate is a safety-minded, field-experienced technical trainer who can teach learners how to install, terminate, test, certify, document, and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling systems across residential, commercial, construction, and data center environments. This person should be comfortable leading physical labs, modeling professional jobsite expectations, supporting certification preparation, and using AI-enabled tools to strengthen technical troubleshooting, documentation, and learner readiness.
To succeed in this role, the instructor must combine strong technical credibility with learner-centered instructional practice, clear communication, attention to safety, and the ability to translate real-world field experience into structured classroom labs, workplace simulations, and job-aligned assessments.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Deliver instructor-led technical training for UCI 1019: AI-Enhanced Low-Voltage Fiber Technician, preparing learners for entry-level roles such as Fiber Optic Technician, Low Voltage Technician, Network Cabling Technician, Data Center Cabling Technician, Telecommunications Installer, and Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer / Technician.
- Facilitate daily hands-on labs in structured copper cabling, fiber optic installation, cable pulling, cable dressing, labeling, termination, splicing, testing, certification, troubleshooting, and documentation.
- Teach learners to install, terminate, certify, and troubleshoot Cat5E, Cat6, and Cat6A copper cabling systems using industry standards, structured cabling practices, patch panels, keystone jacks, punch-down blocks, and cable testing equipment.
- Teach fiber optic concepts and field practices, including single-mode and multimode fiber applications, connector inspection, pre-polished splice methods, fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, optical power meter and light source testing, insertion loss measurement, OTDR interpretation, and as-built documentation.
- Model jobsite safety practices and support learner preparation for OSHA 10 General Industry and NFPA 70E Electrical Safety expectations in low-voltage, construction, and field-service environments.
- Lead construction-adjacent labs involving construction math, jobsite readiness, hand and power tool safety, drilling, anchors, mounting, drywall rough-in, EMT conduit bending, cable tray/pathway systems, and low-voltage device placement.
- Support learner preparation for the FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) exam through guided review, practical labs, knowledge checks, and targeted remediation.
- Teach applied network fundamentals for low-voltage technicians, including OSI model connections to physical infrastructure, basic switch connectivity, VLAN and PoE concepts, WAP deployment, ping/traceroute verification, and port/device documentation.
- Facilitate low-voltage systems integration labs involving CCTV/video surveillance, PoE cameras, wireless access points, IP-connected devices, access control diagrams, audio/visual systems, labeling, and endpoint verification.
- Integrate ITSM and ServiceNow concepts into workplace simulations, including ticket intake, troubleshooting notes, escalation, documentation, service-level expectations, and professional communication.
- Use AI-enabled tools and responsible prompting practices to help learners interpret OTDR traces, diagnose field anomalies, generate troubleshooting checklists, produce as-built records, summarize technical lessons, and draft professional stakeholder communications.
- Apply Per Scholas’ flipped classroom and workplace simulation approach by assigning foundational pre-work and using class time for applied labs, jobsite scenarios, peer review, troubleshooting challenges, and capstone project work.
- Administer quizzes, practical labs, skills assessments, certification readiness activities, capstone deliverables, attendance, participation tracking, and learner performance documentation.
- Provide individual and small-group coaching, remediation, feedback, and progress monitoring to support learner persistence, technical growth, professionalism, and job readiness.
- Maintain accurate learner records in Salesforce, Canvas LMS, and/or other required platforms, including attendance, grades, certification progress, lab completion, and progress notes.
- Collaborate with Professional Development, Learner Support, Business Solutions, Technology, and Product teams to support learner success, employer alignment, classroom readiness, and continuous improvement of course materials.
- Maintain classroom and lab readiness, including safe setup, use, inventory, storage, and care of tools, cabling materials, network devices, fiber equipment, PPE, and other course resources.
- Support curriculum updates, lab improvements, assessment refinement, and documentation that keep the course aligned with current employer expectations, field practices, and industry standards.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US
Instructional Skill Sets
- 1-3 years of teaching, training, mentoring, apprenticeship instruction, field coaching, or technical facilitation experience preferred.
- Ability to teach adult learners with little to no prior technical background using clear explanations, demonstrations, guided practice, feedback, and job-relevant examples.
- Strong classroom and lab management skills, including the ability to manage safety, pacing, learner engagement, equipment use, and hands-on practice in an in-person or hybrid environment.
- Ability to create an inclusive, supportive, and accountable learning environment that mirrors professional workplace expectations.
- Experience using learning management systems, digital collaboration tools, video conferencing platforms, and productivity tools such as Canva