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The Communication Technician 1 is responsible for the planning, layout and complete installation of new and retrofit communications equipment and systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards for a particular project. This includes conducting site surveys, pulling cable, terminating and testing both copper and fiber optic cable to the highest level of specifications as well as installing ancillary communications systems.
Job Responsibility:
Planning, layout and complete installation of new and retrofit communications equipment and systems
Conducting site surveys
Pulling cable
Terminating and testing both copper and fiber optic cable to the highest level of specifications
Installing ancillary communications systems
Installation of Category rated copper and fiber optic cable
Terminating and testing of horizontal copper cabling
Terminating fiber optic cable via anaerobic, mechanical and fusion splicing
Termination and splicing of copper riser cable
Installation of panels, enclosures and electronics
Labeling of communications systems including cable, panels, and electronics
Installation of interior conduit and surface mount raceway systems
Read and understand plans and specifications
Installation of plywood, racks and cabinets
Installation of cable trays within communications rooms
Mentor apprentices
Assist in OSP (outside plant) installations
Pulling cable 100 pair or smaller unassisted
Installing prefab assembly unassisted
Participating in job site cleanup
Maintaining clean work area
Installing ENT conduit, surface mount raceways, wall and floor sleeves
Installing pull and junction boxes up to 24" x 24"
Troubleshoot and fix communications cable issues
Up to 25% travel may be required
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED with 3 years of experience
Must be 18 years of age
Must have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understanding plans and specifications
Must have a valid driver's license to be able to operate equipment (for which you will be trained)
Extensive experience with the installation, termination and testing of Structured Cable Plant in commercial environments
Knowledge of BICSI guidelines for proper install and termination procedures
Employees must provide their own hand tools
Ability to train and supervise apprentices in a team environment
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis
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
Nice to have:
Hospital or Airport installs will be a plus
Prior experience in communications work including room build-out, Cat6, Cat6A and fiber optic termination, interpret and maintain drawing and as-builts
Test, troubleshoot, and repair copper and fiber optic cabling
Familiarity working with: - BlueBeam - Fluke Versiv - MS Office Word and Excel