Lawrence E. Fernandez Jr.
Blue Island, IL 60406
HM: 708-***-**** / Cell: 773-***-****
adjqkz@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
Datavision Inc. Plainsboro, NJ
06/20 to present
Structured Cabling Technician/Data Technician (Contractor)
Provided services on a contractual basis at various job sites installing CAT 5/6 copper
wiring, fiber optics and coax cable. Install connectors on coax cables and wires and label
accurately. Pulled cables, terminating of cables, patch panels, rack & stack ladders, IDF/MDF
cabinets, J hooks, and dressing wires. Installation of routers, switches, wireless access points
and network equipment. Proficient in following wiring diagrams/schematics & using diagrams
to perform installation & maintenance of systems. Install new service & service upgrades to
POE, POTS and VOIP phone systems, and telephone jack installation. Preventive maintenance
on video surveillance systems, alarm systems, and fire control systems. Rack, stack and wire
electronic equipment in telecommunications cabinets. Pulling, connectorizing, and dressing
coax, mini-coax in high volumes in a CATV inside plant environment. Install MCX connectors
on mini-coax cables. Able to organize, square bundle and terminate coax wiring utilizing tie wrap
and /or lace methods. Label wires as needed. Responsible for the installation and wiring of
networking devices such as rack mounted routers, Demodulators, EAS, Ad insertion,
Modulators, RF combining, Optical Transmitters/Receivers and Power/Fuse panels.
Outsource Commercial Inc. Chicago, IL
01/18 to 12/19
Structured Cabling Technician/Data Technician (Contractor)
Provided services on a contractual basis at various job sites installing CAT 5/6 copper
wiring, fiber optics, pulling cables, terminating of cables, patch panels, rack & stack
ladders, IDF/MDF cabinets, J hooks, and dressing wires. Installation of routers, switches,
wireless access points & network equipment. Proficient in following wiring diagrams/
schematics & using diagrams to perform installation & maintenance of systems. Install
new service & service upgrades to POE, POTS and VOIP phone systems, and telephone
jack installation. Preventive maintenance on video surveillance systems, alarm systems,
and fire control systems.
Pacey Electrical & Technologies Villa Park, IL
07/18 to 12/18
Cable/Data Technician
Provide services at various job sites installing CAT 5/6 copper wiring, fiber optics,
pulling cables, terminating of cables, patch panels, rack & stack ladders, IDF/MDF
cabinets, J hooks, and dressing wires. Installation of routers, switches, wireless access
points & network equipment. Preventive maintenance on video surveillance systems,
alarm systems, and fire control systems. Install new service & service upgrades to POE,
POTS and VOIP phone systems, telephone jack installation, wire repair & replacement,
troubleshooting services including inside wire maintenance.
GDH Consulting Inc. Rogers, AZ
08/16 to 12/17
Cable/Data Technician (Contractor)
Provide services on a contractual basis at various job sites installing CAT 5/6 copper
wiring, fiber optics, pulling cables, terminating of cables, patch panels, rack & stack
ladders, IDF/MDF cabinets, J hooks, and dressing wires. Installation of routers, switches,
wireless access points & network equipment. Preventive maintenance on video
surveillance systems, alarm systems, and fire control systems. Install new service and
service upgrades to POE, POTS and VOIP phone systems, telephone jack installation,
wire repair & replacement, troubleshooting services including inside wire maintenance.
MGA Employee Services Inc. Phoenix, AZ
07/15 to 07/16
Structured Cabling Technician/Data Technician (Contractor)
Provided services on a contractual basis at various job sites installing CAT 5/6 copper
wiring, fiber optics, pulling cables, terminating of cables, patch panels, rack & stack
ladders, IDF/MDF cabinets, J hooks, and dressing wires. Preventive maintenance on video
surveillance systems, alarm and fire control systems. Installation of routers, switches,
wireless access points & network equipment. Proficient in following wiring diagrams/
schematics & using diagrams to perform installation & maintenance of systems. Also
proficient in using power tools, hand tools, knockouts, various measuring devices and
electronic devices.
Aerotek Commercial Tinley Park, IL
11/13 to 06/15
Maintenance Technician (Panduit Corporation Lockport, IL)
Responsible for maintaining production equipment such as compressors, rooftop units,
chillers, extrusion equipment and molding machines. Assisted with facility related
maintenance such as cleaning, filter changes and fluid replenishment in-house & other
facility locations as needed. Preventive maintenance on video surveillance systems, and
alarm & fire control systems. Proficient in following wiring diagrams/schematics & using
diagrams to perform installation & maintenance of systems. Also proficient in using
power tools, hand tools, knockouts, various measuring devices and electronic devices.
ESP Enterprise, Inc. Houston, TX
07/13 to 07/14
Preventive Maintenance Technician
Contractor providing service and preventative maintenance to TVM (transit vending
machines) and MV (mobile validator) units, along with resetting or replacing MV units
as needed. Perform software and hardware upgrades to TVM units. Clear bill and coin
jams from BHU's (bill handling units)/CHU's (coin handling units), replacing bad BHU
and CHU's as needed. Clear paper jams on receipt printers & replace printer units.
Volt Telecom Group, Inc. Ocoee, FL
07/06 to 06/13
Tip & Ring Technician
Provide the installation and maintenance of POTS (plain old telephone service), install
new service & service upgrades, telephone jack installation, wire repair and replacement,
troubleshooting services including inside wire maintenance.
Elite Cable Construction Melrose Park, IL
07/11 to 03/13
Service Technician
Installation & maintenance of broadband cable services, Internet / home network, VOIP/
telephony, and digital cable services. Duties also included, new service installation,
service upgrades and downgrades, and troubleshooting services .
W & E Communications Chicago, IL
04/09 to 05/10
Service Technician
Installation & maintenance of broadband cable services, Internet / home network, VOIP/
telephony, and digital cable services. Duties also included, new service installation,
service upgrades and downgrades, and troubleshooting services .
Construction-Cad Solutions Alsip, IL
05/05 to 05/06
Installer / Service Technician
Installation & maintenance of broadband cable services, Internet / home network, VOIP/
telephony, and digital cable services. Duties also included, new service installation,
service upgrades and downgrades, and troubleshooting services .
Advanced Communications Inc. Streamwood, IL
06/04 to 03/05
Installer / Service Technician
Sub-contractor for Comcast Cable Co. installing & troubleshooting all services provided
by Comcast which included cable, telephone and internet services.
RCN Telecom Services of Illinois Chicago, IL
12/00 to 12/03
Customer Satisfaction Technician (Level 2)
Installation & troubleshooting of telephone services; telephone reconnection and feature
changes; PBX & Lunix systems; switch/headend modifications; installation of additional
modular wall jacks, phone lines & modular line cards; interface maintenance; custom
wiring. Assist with special projects & new building wiring conversions for phone & cable
installation; tier and riser repair along with multiple phases of broadband internet services.
Wedgewood Communications Chicago, IL (transitioned to RCN)
03/00 to 12/00
Service Repair Technician - please refer to above description
TCI Of Illinois Mount Prospect, IL
05/96 to 02/00
Advanced Field Service Technician / Customer Contact Technician
Cable (Broadband Carrier): Installation & troubleshooting of broadband cable services
troubleshooting of customer installed products; inspect lines for damaged & unauthorized
connections; assist supervisor and other technicians with routes & special assignments.
"@ Home" (Broadband Internet Services): Installation & troubleshooting of internet services
including installation of Ethernet Card; configure & load drivers for card; install digital cable
modem; configure TCP/IP stack & DHCP stack configurations; install & troubleshoot related
inside wiring; (LAN) Local Area Network; Excellent understanding of networks & software.
Telephony / Digital Telephone Services (Broadband Telephone/Digital Compression):
Installation & troubleshooting of telephony services; knowledge of services include (NIU)
Network Interface Unit; provisioning of NIU; installing additional phone lines, modular &
wireless phone jacks; monitoring dial tone; installation of LPSU/back-up power supply unit.
Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Chicago, IL
03/90 to 09/00
Personal Care Attendant
Chicago Cable TV / Spanol Communications Chicago, IL
09/88 to 10/91
Cable Television Contractor / Technician
CERTIFICATIONS
NTCI Certified
OSHA 10 Certified
SPECIAL SKILLS
Excellent Computer & Customer Service Skills, Sniffer/Leak Detector, Crane,
Signal Analyzer Meter (SAM) 4040/CLI 1750, Signal Generator, Micrometer, 110
Voltage Meter, Slitter Machine, Forklift, Sidekick, and various hand/power tools.