Cable Technician

Job Description

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Working as a member of a project team, the Technician is primarily responsible for enhancing over-all job site productivity and ensuring high-quality work. The Technician will work with multiple aspects of the cable installation process including OSP, ISP, rack, stack, patch, pathway construction, rough-in, routing, Telecommunication Room build-out, cable terminations, labeling, and grounding. The Technician's goal is to complete tasks with a high degree of quality and efficiency, while practicing professionalism for optimal job performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

Safety is our number one priority. Follow safe work practices and company and client work site policies.

Promotes company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture.

Installation of structured cabling systems including all aspects of the installation process: OSP, ISP, Rack, Stack, Patch

Reads and interprets all floor plans, drawings, specifications, and cut sheets

Properly sets up a variety of copper and fiber testers

Performs system testing and troubleshooting as required

Terminates, labels, tests and troubleshoots optical fiber and copper installations

Assist in developing Installers to complete all the tasks and responsibilities of a Technician

Proactively oversee and lead job site organization and basic housekeeping maintenance.

Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor

Maintain satisfactory compliance with customer security requirements

Excel in technical tasks such as testing and troubleshooting.

Experience:

1+ year work experience in Structured Cabling experience in a commercial construction environment.

1 year of experience in Fiber.

Data Center/New Construction experience.

Skills:

low voltage, install, Test, Terminate, voice and data, cable, DataCenter Technician, Data Center, Fiber Installation, New Construction

Top Skills Details:

low voltage, install, Test, Terminate, voice and data, cable, DataCenter Technician

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Self-motivated and excellent work ethic that aligns with our Core Values.

Solid team player exhibiting core values of accountability, collaboration, integrity and respect.

Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).

Ability to understand and effectively explain every aspect of the structured cabling system. including pathways, spaces, horizontal cabling, backbone copper, backbone fiber optic, cross- and inter-connections, and testing. This includes understanding applicable codes, standards, and industry-best practices and the ability to differentiate between them and make recommendations.

Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook.

Ability to choose the correct tool and methodology for a given task.

Demonstrated aptitude for learning from senior team members.

Ability to listen carefully to and follow instructions.

Demonstrated team work and versatility in integrating into multiple work environments.

Exhibit a positive attitude.

High attention to detail.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Able to distinguish color codes and read a tape measure.

Must be able to meet driving standards policy.