Network Installation Technician

• Identify and distinguish properties and types of copper cable
• Identify and distinguish properties and types of fiber optic cable
• Interpret blueprints
• Inventory job supplies and materials
• Verify and comply with site safety plan
• Perform labeling according to a labeling scheme
• Build telecommunication spaces (e.g., TRs, ERs, EFs, TEs)
• Install bonding infrastructure
• Install cable support systems
• Prepare telecommunication outlet at wall
• Install cut-in rings (cavity box)
• Prepare telecommunication outlet at floor
• Prepare telecommunication outlet at utility column and/or modular furniture
• Prepare telecommunication outlet at floor
• Prepare telecommunication outlet at utility column and/or modular furniture
• Prepare telecommunication outlet at other locations (e.g., ceilings, hazardous, exterior)
• Install sleeves, cores, and slots
• Install poke throughs
• Install cable trays, ladder racks, and continuous cable support systems
• Install J-Hooks
• Install raceways
• Install Inner Duct for fiber optic cable
• Install cable supports systems under the floor
• Install firestop and/or smoke barrier system
• Perform cable pulling setup
• Install pull string or rope in conduit
• Pull horizontal telecommunication outlet cable (conduit)
• Pull horizontal telecommunication outlet cable in open ceiling
• Pull backbone-riser from top down /bottom up
• Remove abandoned cable
• Perform pre-termination functions
• Perform copper IDC termination (multi-pair)
• Perform copper IDC termination (four-pair)
• Perform fiber terminations
• Perform fiber optic splicing (e.g. fusion, mechanical)
• Perform fiber cable test at Tier 1 certification (power meter)
• Perform Tier 2 fiber testing using OTDR
• Perform fiber cable basic troubleshooting (e.g., power meter or VFL)
• Perform fiber cable advanced troubleshooting using OTDR
• Adhere to local, state, and federal fire and/or building codes and/or standards

• Obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance within 12 months of hire.
• 5+ years of cabling experience in the data communications industry.
• Hands-on installation/removing overhead equipment mounts experience with wired, wireless, and RF environments, including 802.11b/g/a/n standards and WLAN/WWAN/WMAN deployment/support.
• Experience in organizing and leading large-scale network installations, including on-site assessments and technical plan preparation.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation, network topologies, and cabling infrastructure standards.
• Experience in interpreting technical documentation and performing work per industry-standard installation practices.
• Must have Aerial lift training
• Must have Confined Space training
• Must have Forklift training
• Must have ten (10) Hour OSHA Basic Industry course
• Must be able to install cable infrastructure, communications equipment and materials, Ethernet, and fiber cabling to include termination and testing as well as installing/removing overhead equipment mounts.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of telecommunications and data cabling systems, materials, and testing procedures.
• Ability to install and terminate copper and fiber cabling infrastructure.
• Proficiency in coordinating and documenting technical installation processes.
• Physical capability to perform manual tasks in physically demanding environments.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure scenarios.

Certifications:

• Obtain and maintain active BICSI Installer Level 2 or Technician certification.

DoD Approved 8140 Baseline Certification within 12 months of the 8140 requirements fully vetted and clearly identified.

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