Job Overview
A 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.
Job Requirements
Responsibilities included, but not limited to:
1) Knowledge and Safe Use of hand tools and various power tools
2) Wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
3) Following Safety Policies and Procedures
4) Actively Participating in Daily Safety and Work briefings.
5) Installation various types of Low Voltage Cable
6) Installation, Inspection, terminating, testing, troubleshooting of ISP/OSP telecommunications systems (Fiber Optics, Category 5, 6, 6A, and associated equipment such as:
a) Various pathways and cable tray
b) Various Cabinet and Racks
c) Various Telecommunications Devices
d) Prefabricated Components and Assemblies.
e) Telecommunications Grounding Systems
7) Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure such as copper and fiber cables, active and passive components using electronic devices.
8) Sketch rack elevations, floor, and wall elevations.
9) Cable Technicians need to be able to train and supervise apprentices in a team environment to facilitate installing cable from Telecommunication Rooms (TR) to work area outlets (WAO) while following drawings and run lists to ensure cables are installed methodically and arranged in proper bundles at TR for ease of dressing and termination.
10) Cable technicians need to be able to perform Quality assurance checks of their team's work ensuring cable install is performed within all applicable requirements.
11) Maintain a clean work area and participate in job site clean up
12) Securing company tools and materials daily
13) Up to 25% Travel which may include domestic and/or international.
14) Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
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Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.
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