Communications Technician - TEKsystems

Description:

Handling CAT5 and CAT6 low voltage cable, installing cable on mounted trusses/j-hooks/strut material to connect to servers within a data center. Working inside the plant, may need to work on elevated work surfaces - ladders, scissor lifts, overhead fall protection. Working on your feet for up to 10-12 hours within a working day based on project demands - roughly 50-60 hours per week. Very seldom expected to work weekends - on a case-by-case basis.

Job Summary:

The Communications Technician I must learn and possess the skills required to function as a contributing member of a technical team. Typically, the Technician I possess no experience to one (1) year of experience in the structured cabling industry.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Communications Technician I will install a work area outlet for floor (i.e. monument), modular furniture (i.e. surface mount box) and wall (i.e. box eliminator). Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other methods. Route cable through modular furniture. Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack and label cables. Suspend and support cable correctly: Cable tray, J-hook, D-rings, Bridal rings, Trapeze.

The Communications Technician I will build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.

The Communications Technician I performs fire-stopping procedures on firewalls, installs sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.

The Communications Technician I will terminate low-voltage devices.

The Communications Technician I will fully complete all paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).

The Communications Technician I adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.

The Communications Technician I will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements:

The Communications Technician I must be able to work in an outdoor or indoor construction work environment.

The Communications Technician I must be self-motivated, positive in approach, and professional, and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).

The Communications Technician I must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.

The Communications Technician I must possess proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).

The Communications Technician I must have a proven skill level or the ability to learn to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.

The Communications Technician I must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.

The Communications Technician I must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.

The Communications Technician I must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.

Tools:

Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

High School diploma or GED equivalency.

Minimum of zero (0) to one (1) year experience in telecommunications or related technical field.

Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.

Basic construction industry knowledge is preferred.

Must possess and learn to effectively use the listed tools.

Ability to meet Company minimum driving standards preferred.

Skills:

Install, hand tools, construction, low voltage installation, low voltage wiring, structured cabling, cabling, cat5, cat6, Cable pulling, Scissor lift, Access, CCTV, VESDA, wireless communication, network cabling, fire alarm, installation, security

Top Skills Details:

Install, hand tools, construction, low voltage installation, low voltage wiring, structured cabling

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Good work ethic

Communication skills

Hand / Power tools experience

Experience Level:

Entry Level

o    Eligibility

requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may

be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the

benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 

§  Medical, dental & vision 

§  Critical Illness, Accident, and

Hospital 

§  401(k) Retirement Plan –

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available 

§  Life Insurance (Voluntary Life

& AD&D for the employee and dependents) 

§  Short and long-term disability 

§  Health Spending Account (HSA) 

§  Transportation benefits 

§  Employee Assistance Program 

§  Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation

or Sick Leave) 

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.