Telecommunications Technician I

Bowhead seeks qualified Telecommunications Technicians I to support Base Telecommunications System operations and maintenance at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. The Telecommunications Technician I will assist with preventive maintenance, infrastructure inspections, and telecommunications system support activities across the installation. This position supports the reliability and operational readiness of the Base Telecommunications System and may perform work across multiple installation areas including McGuire, Ft. Dix, and Lakehurst as operational needs require.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on telecommunications infrastructure including manholes and handholes.
• Inspect telecommunications terminals and associated infrastructure to ensure proper operation and maintenance.
• Conduct scheduled testing of spare conductors and telecommunications cabling.
• Support maintenance and inspection of telecommunications outside plant infrastructure.
• Assist with telecommunications maintenance and repair activities as directed.
• Support troubleshooting and restoration of telecommunications service outages.
• Assist with work order execution including installation, relocation, and removal of telecommunications circuits, cabling, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, maintenance actions, and telecommunications system updates.
• Assist senior telecommunications technicians with infrastructure maintenance and system support activities.
• Travel between installation locations including McGuire, Ft. Dix, and Lakehurst to support operational requirements as needed.
• Other duties as assigned., UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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• Education
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training in telecommunications, networking, or information technology is preferred.
• Years of experience
• Minimum of one to three years of experience supporting telecommunications infrastructure, technical maintenance, or related technical work preferred.
• Required skills or certifications
• Working knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure including copper and fiber cabling systems.
• Ability to assist with preventive maintenance inspections and telecommunications infrastructure support activities.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and work under the direction of senior telecommunications personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret basic telecommunications drawings and infrastructure documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in a technical work environment.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.