Are you looking to take your career to the next level? If so, we encourage you to give Van Maanen Technology a shot!

Current Openings 

  • Fiber Optic Technician

  • Project Manager

  • Low Voltage Apprentice

  • Low Voltage Foreman

  • Access Control, Security & CCTV Technician

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Benefit Information

  • 2 Health Insurance Plan Options (one plan is High Deductible)

  • Dental Insurance

  • 401(k) – Can enroll/contribute after being employed for one full year

  • 40 hours PTO your first year of employment (80 hours yearly your second year, 3rd year, and 4th year. Goes to 120 hours yearly after 5 years and to 160 hours yearly after 10 years)

  • $350 tool allowance every other year

  • We pay 50% of tuition 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year

  • $50,000 Company Paid Life Insurance Policy

  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability

  • Company Paid Short Term Disability

Fiber Optic Technician


Job Description: 

Requirements:

  • Fiber Optic Installation experience

  • Fiber optic splicing experience - Inside Plant and Outside Plant

  • Traffic Signal Fiber experience

  • Ability to lead others with fiber installation

  • Good mechanical skills

  • Good leadership, communication, & customer service skills

  • Must be willing to travel

Summary:

Van Maanen Technology is a great company with lots of potential to grow. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, PTO, and much more. This is an opportunity to get your foot in the door and start a great career with Van Maanen Technology!

VMT Project Manager


Job Description:

  • This position is for managing projects in central Iowa.

  • The Project Manager does pre-planning for each of their projects. They take time to look over the project plans and specifications and create tentative schedules with their foremen.

  • They create a vision of how they would like to see the project performed, and work with their foremen to make sure the project goes as smoothly as possible.

  • The employee is responsive to both their foremen, other contractors’, and customer needs in terms of information. If our foremen, contractors, or customers have any questions in regards to our portion of the project at hand, the Project Manager is making sure they are getting the answers to these questions in a timely manner.

  • The Project Manager takes time to walk the job site with the foremen, address any problems or concerns they might have at that time, and effectively coach them through the project.

  • The Project Manager processes all of their billing, change orders, submittals, material lists, locate, RFI’s, safety training requests, and inspection requests properly and in a timely manner.

  • The Project Manager makes sure their crews have all of the proper material and manpower they need to complete a project safely and on time.

  • Effectively communicating the plan for the job site with the foreman and making sure that they have all of the proper material, manpower, tools, equipment, and answers they need to get the job done.

  • Track progress of each job site.

  • Attend weekly onsite meetings for each job site.

  • Go over material lists with their foremen.

  • Order material for each job site.

  • Perform owner training when required.

  • Meet with owners, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors when necessary.

Requirements:

  • Must be willing to relocate and live in Newton, IA

  • Minimum of 3 years experience as a foreman

  • Ability to lead teams of foremen and apprentices

  • Ability to create an accurate two-week schedule

  • Basic computer skills

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Ability to pass a Pre-employment Physical/Drug Screen/ Work-fit test

  • Must be able to properly plan work

  • Able to read and properly interpret blueprints, spec books, NEC, and instructional manuals.

  • Working knowledge of all workplace tools and equipment

  • Ability to properly perform all aspects of electrical duties

Low Voltage Apprentice


Job Description:

Van Maanen Technology currently has positions open for technician helpers/apprentices. We are looking for hard-working, motivated individuals who are wanting to take their careers in the construction industry to the next level. Van Maanen Technology offers great pay, as well as an awesome comprehensive benefits package and substantial room for growth. Van Maanen Technology operates largely throughout Iowa, with job sites ranging from large commercial, largely residential, underground, light industrial, and service work. We are looking at hiring employees in central Iowa, and eastern Iowa. If you are interested in learning more about what our company has to offer you, please contact our office today!

Requirements:

  • Must be able to pass a drug screen/physical/ extensive work fittest as well as a background check

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Valid driver’s license means of transportation, and willing to travel when needed

  • Our areas of work include Des Moines, Iowa City, Dubuque, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and many other areas

  • Strong work ethic/ attitude

  • Ability to take direction

  • Ability to work alone as well as in a team setting

  • Ability to work long hours

  • Must show up on time

  • Ability to lift heavy objects

  • Ability to communicate with co-workers and supervisors

  • Motivated employees who take pride in work

Summary:

  • Pulling wire

  • Wiring devices

  • Reading blueprints

  • Assist with the installation of door control devices (electric strikes, magnetic locks, and PIR devices)

  • Assist with the installation of door control, power supplies, and cabinets

Low Voltage Apprentice Pay Scale:

  • Starting Year 1: $14.25

  • Starting Year 2: $16.50

  • Starting Year 3: $18.90

  • Starting Year 4: $22.50

  • Foreman: $ 27.00

Low Voltage Foreman

Job Description:

Come start your career today with Van Maanen Technology! Are you looking to take your career to the next level? If so, we encourage you to give Van Maanen Technology a shot! Van Maanen Technology currently has positions open for Low Voltage Foremen. This is a leadership position. The foreman will be in charge of making sure that the day-to-day operations of the job site go smoothly. They will need to efficiently lead their crew, making sure that each member constantly has a task to do. This will take constant planning and organization. The job foreman is responsible for keeping track of what material is showing up to the job site each week, what material they are running low on, and what material can be sent back. The job foreman is responsible for communicating with the Project Manager about the job status, and any issues that may come about. Keeping a safe and efficient job site is a main priority.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years experience as a foreman

  • Ability to lead a crew of 1 to 6 workers efficiently

  • Ability to create an accurate two-week schedule

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Physical/Drug Screen/ Work-fit test

  • Must be able to properly plan work

  • Able to read and properly interpret blueprints, spec books, and instructional manuals.

  • Working knowledge of all workplace tools and equipment

  • Ability to properly perform all aspects of the job

  • Installation of other low voltage systems, such as intercom and intrusion

  • Systems service calls, including diagnosing, repairing, and/or replacing components

  • Ability to work alone or with other technicians

  • Ability to train apprentices

  • Ability to work with clients in a professional manner

Summary:

  • 1 – 2 years of formal wiring installation & termination training

  • 1 – 2 years of network training.

  • 2 – 3 years of general low voltage experience, such as intercom, telephone, MATV

  • 1 – 2 years of experience reading & understanding project technical specifications

  • 1 – 2 years of experience reading & understanding project drawings and details.

  • Good mechanical skills

Access Control & CCTV Technician


Job Description:

Come start your career today with Van Maanen Technology! Are you looking to take your career to the next level? If so, we encourage you to give Van Maanen Technology a shot! Van Maanen Technology currently has an Access and CCTV Technician position open in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is interested in learning more about the low-voltage technological field and has experience in basic low-voltage such as intercom, telephone, and MATV. This individual will be working both individually and with other technicians. 

Requirements:

  • 1-2 years of formal electronics training, such as “basic circuits.”

  • 1-2 years of formal wiring installation and termination training

  • 1-2 years of network training

  • 2-3 years of general low voltage experience (intercom, telephone, MATV, etc.)

  • 1-2 years of access control experience

  • 1-2 years of both analog & IP video security experience

  • 1-2 years of experience reading & understanding project technical specifications

  • 1-2 years of experience reading & understanding project drawings and details

  • Good mechanical skills

  • Good leadership, communication, & customer service skills

  • Must be willing to travel

  • Have great learning skills

Summary:

  • Installation of door control devices (electric strikes, magnetic locks, and PIR devices)

  • Installation of door control, power supplies, and cabinets

  • Installation of analog and IP cameras

  • Installation of Digital Video Recorders and Network Video Recorders

  • Installation for both quality and aesthetics is required

  • Installation and configuration of software applications for processors, PC servers and; clients

  • Installation of other low voltage systems (intercom and intrusion)

  • Systems service calls (diagnostics, repairing, and/or replacing of components)

  • Ability to work alone or with other technicians

  • Ability to train apprentices

  • Ability to work with clients in a professional manner