Telecommunications Technician -Fayetteville, North Carolina

Overview

Position Overview:

The Telecommunications Technician 1 is responsible for the installation of communications cabling and equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. As a technician you should have work experience installing basic equipment which involves using hand tools and power tools, a basic understanding of Telecom Systems, blueprints and knowledge of codes and standards. Telecommunications Technicians are to be considered full-time employees with company benefits.

In this position, you will be gaining understanding & knowledge of Telecommunication Systems including OSP & ISP Copper, CCTV, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling. Additionally, each technician must make every effort to become a qualified BICSI Technician.

Core Market Sector:

The candidate being considered must have hands-on experience & knowledge in the installation of Low-Voltage specialty contracting industries, solution-driven initiatives & overall leadership to field-project teams. This candidate will be responsible for supporting complex scopes specific to Healthcare, Government, Higher-Education, Federal Aviation (Preferred) & Mission Critical industries.

Position Requirements & Responsibilities:

· Basic knowledge of operating Hand & Power Tools safely, along with adhering to all Safety Regulations & Procedures.

· Understand how to Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure including Copper & Fiber Cables, both active & passive components using electronic devices.

· Ability to Sketch Rack, Floor & Wall Elevations.

• Previous working experience in Terminating, Testing & Troubleshooting of Horizontal Copper (Cat 5, Cat
  6).
• Previous experience installing various types of Low-Voltage Cabling.

· Understanding of Installation, Inspection, Terminating, Testing and Troubleshooting of ISP/OSP Telecommunications Systems (Fiber Optics, Category 5, 6, 6A & Associated Equipment) Including:

oVarious pathways and Cable Tray

oVarious Cabinet and Racks

oVarious Telecommunications Devices

oPrefabricated Components and Assemblies.

oTelecommunications Grounding Systems

· Ability to lead the installation of cable from Telecommunications Rooms (TR) to work area outlets (WAO) while following directions & ensuring cables are installed methodically & arranged in proper bundles at TR for ease of dressing & termination.

· Required to have a full set of Tools obtained prior to the first day of employment as needed to perform the position.

• Knowledge & understanding of different color codes & strong familiarity with TIA & EIA Standards.
• Ability to label & test Horizonal Cable as required for the position.
• Must be able to perform Quality Assurance checks of the team’s work to ensure cable installation is performed within all applicable requirements.
• Maintain a clean working environment & participate in daily job site cleanup.
• Must secure company tools & materials daily.
• Ability to successfully install one or more of the following systems including Backbone & Riser Cable (Copper & Fiber), Plywood & Racks, Cable Trays (TC, MDF & IDF), OSP & ISP, along with Site Grounding.
• Position may require up to 25% Travel which may include domestic &/or International.

Education, Experience & Technical

Qualifications:

· Minimum 3+ years of experience in related Telecommunications experience specific to the oversight & installation of OSP & ISP Copper, CCTV, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling within diverse construction industries.

· High School Diploma OR GED required.

· Must be 18 years of age with reliable transportation daily to & from the appointed jobsite.

· Experience in & knowledge of telecommunications installation in complex markets including Federal & Government Facilities, Healthcare/Hospitals, Commercial Buildings & Mission Critical Facilities.

· Ability to pass basic telecommunications knowledge test.

· Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understand plans and specifications.

· Strong communications, time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.

· Consistently report to work on time, work well…