Cable Technician

Job Description

This team will primarily support a network installation within a high-profile data center construction site. Work demands are fast-paced and high-volume, build quality standards are best-in-class exposing technicians to excellent standards and procedures within the industry.

Handling CAT5 and CAT6 low voltage cable, installing cable on mounted trusses/j-hooks/strut material to connect to servers within a data center. Working inside the plant, may need to work on elevated work surfaces - ladders, scissor lifts, overhead fall protection. Working on your feet for up to 10-12 hours within a working day based on project demands - roughly 50-60 hours per week. Very seldom expected to work weekend - on a case by case basis.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Communications Technician will install a work area outlet for floor (i.e. monument), modular furniture (i.e. surface mount box) and wall (i.e. box eliminator). Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method. Route cable through modular furniture. Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack and label cables. Suspend and support cable correctly: Cable tray, J-hook, D-rings, Bridal rings, Trapeze.

The Communications Technician will build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.

The Communications Technician I performs fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.

The Communications Technician will terminate low-voltage devices.

The Communications Technician will fully complete all paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).

The Communications Technician adheres to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.

The Communications Technician will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements:

The Communications Technician must be able to work in an outdoor or indoor construction work environment.

The Communications Technician must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).

The Communications Technician must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.

The Communications Technician must possess proven problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).

The Communications Technician must have proven skill level or the ability to learn to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.

The Communications Technician must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.

The Communications Technician must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.

The Communications Technician must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.

Tools needed:

Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

Enterprise Req Skills

Install, hand tools,construction, low voltage installation, low voltage wiring, structured cabling, cabling, cat5, cat6, Cable pulling, Scissor lift, Access, Cctv, VESDA, wireless communication, network cabling, fire alarm, installation, security

Additional Information

Techs need to have:

-Steel toe boots

-Basic tool kit (will be given list during onboarding)

SCHEDULE

6am-2:30pm M-F

Will start sooner during summer to avoid heat, could be as early as 4am

External Communities Job Description

TEKsystems is seeking highly motivated and skilled individuals looking to learn a new trade in a high demand industry which provides a fast paced and dynamic working environment.

Work Environment

Indoors AND outdoors within a commercial datacenter environment

Work is typically done prior to HVAC work, limited climate control indoors

Lots of walking (Techs should invest in comfortable insoles for their steel toes)

Hot (Water on site should be provided but techs should come prepared with a cooler in their vehicle full of water)

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Good work ethic

Communication skills

Hand / Power tools experience

Full-time