Overview **Position Overview:** The **Telecommunications Technician 1** is responsible for the installation of communications cabling and equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. As a technician you should have work experience installing basic equipment which involves using hand tools and power tools, a basic understanding of Telecom Systems, blueprints and knowledge of codes and standards. Telecommunications Technicians are to be considered full-time employees with company benefits. In this position, you will be gaining understanding & knowledge of Telecommunication Systems including OSP & ISP Copper, CCTV, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling. Additionally, each technician must make every effort to become a qualified BICSI Technician. **Core Market Sector:** The candidate being considered must have hands-on experience & knowledge in the installation of Low-Voltage specialty contracting industries, solution-driven initiatives & overall leadership to field-project teams. This candidate will be responsible for supporting complex scopes specific to Healthcare, Government, Higher-Education, Federal Aviation (Preferred) & Mission Critical industries. **Position Requirements & Responsibilities:** · Basic knowledge of operating Hand & Power Tools safely, along with adhering to all Safety Regulations & Procedures. · Understand how to Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure including Copper & Fiber Cables, both active & passive components using electronic devices. · Ability to Sketch Rack, Floor & Wall Elevations. + Previous working experience in Terminating, Testing & Troubleshooting of Horizontal Copper (Cat 5, Cat 6). + Previous experience installing various types of Low-Voltage Cabling. · Understanding of Installation, Inspection, Terminating, Testing and Troubleshooting of ISP/OSP Telecommunications Systems (Fiber Optics, Category 5, 6, 6A & Associated Equipment) Including: o Various pathways and Cable Tray o Various Cabinet and Racks o Various Telecommunications Devices o Prefabricated Components and Assemblies. o Telecommunications Grounding Systems · Ability to lead the installation of cable from Telecommunications Rooms (TR) to work area outlets (WAO) while following directions & ensuring cables are installed methodically & arranged in proper bundles at TR for ease of dressing & termination. · Required to have a full set of Tools obtained prior to the first day of employment as needed to perform the position. + Knowledge & understanding of different color codes & strong familiarity with TIA & EIA Standards. + Ability to label & test Horizonal Cable as required for the position. + Must be able to perform Quality Assurance checks of the team’s work to ensure cable installation is performed within all applicable requirements. + Maintain a clean working environment & participate in daily job site cleanup. + Must secure company tools & materials daily. + Ability to successfully install one or more of the following systems including Backbone & Riser Cable (Copper & Fiber), Plywood & Racks, Cable Trays (TC, MDF & IDF), OSP & ISP, along with Site Grounding. + Position may require up to 25% Travel which may include domestic &/or International. **Education, Experience & Technical Qualifications:** · Minimum 3+ years of experience in related Telecommunications experience specific to the oversight & installation of OSP & ISP Copper, CCTV, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling within diverse construction industries. + Requires a BICSI certification, at minimum a BICSI Installer 1 for copper certification · High School Diploma OR GED required. · Must be 18 years of age with reliable transportation daily to & from the appointed jobsite. · Experience in & knowledge of telecommunications installation in complex markets including Federal & Government Facilities, Healthcare/Hospitals, Commercial Buildings & Mission Critical Facilities. · Ability to pass basic telecommunications knowledge test. · Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understand plans and specifications. · Strong communications, time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives. · Consistently report to work on time, work well with others to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment. · Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches. These are not provided by the Company. · Provide basic tools from the provided tool list prior to 1 st day of employment. · Ability to obtain a security clearance if required for the project. **Desired Qualifications:** · Active Security Clearance · Valid Passport and willingness to travel overseas. · BICSI credentials to include Technician. · Manufacture Certifications and/or Fiber Certification. · Experience with Microsoft Office Applications. **Physical Abilities Required:** · Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period. · Relocates a 12-Foot stepladder without assistance. · Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders. · Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls, and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis. · Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English. · May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools. · Update project-team when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. · Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. · Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). · See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). · Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.