Communications Technician - Salt Lake , UT

Overview

About M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Communications Technician 2 is responsible for the installation and assisting with Planning & Layout of communications cabling and equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. As a technician you should have the 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.

Additionally, each technician must make every effort to become a qualified BICSI Technician. Telecom technicians are full‑time employees with company benefits.

• Knowledge and safe use of hand tools and various power tools
• Wearing of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Following safety policies and procedures
• Actively participating in daily safety and work briefings
• Installation of various types of low‑voltage cable
• Installation, inspection, terminating, testing, troubleshooting of ISP/OSP telecommunications systems (fiber optics, Category 5, 6, 6A, and associated equipment such as cable tray, cabinet, racks, telecommunications devices, prefabricated components and assemblies, grounding systems)
• Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure such as copper and fiber cables, active and passive components using electronic devices
• Sketch rack elevations, floor, and wall elevations
• Train and supervise apprentices in a team environment to facilitate installing cable from Telecommunication Rooms to work area outlets while following drawings and run lists
• Perform quality assurance checks of team’s work ensuring cable install is performed within all applicable requirements
• Maintain a clean work area and participate in job site clean up
• Secure company tools and materials daily
• Up to 25% travel which may include domestic and/or international

• 4+ years prior experience in commercial communications industry
• Be 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED is required
• Must have an excellent safety record, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record in order to meet corporate eligibility requirements to drive a company owned vehicle
• Have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
• Ability to pass basic telecommunication 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 with others to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment
• Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches. These are not provided by the Company
• Provide basic tools from provided tool list prior to 1st day of employment

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off