Telecommunications Technician I

JOB TITLE: Telecommunications Technician

WAGE DETERMINATION CLASSIFICATION: Telecommunications Mechanic I

JOB SUMMARY: Provides telecommunication maintenance, installation, and repair services to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA).

PRIMARY DUTIES: Reports to the Telecommunications Manager. Works alone or with a team. Provides digital and analog telecommunication maintenance and repair services to include but not limited to Inside and outside plant cable infrastructure and cable (copper/fiber optic) distribution systems. Installs telecommunications equipment, systems, and cables. Performs telecommunications preventative maintenance inspections. Provides normal and on-call/after duty hours support as required to include emergency restoration of communications cabling and conveyances. Solves problems by troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and removing/replacing telecommunications equipment, systems, and cable. Outside Plant and Fiber Optic experience is a plus. Develops technical recommendations for modification or replacement of telecommunications cable infrastructure. Maintains technological standards and investigates and promotes new telecommunications cable technologies for use by USAFA. The above-mentioned duties require standing for long periods of time, the ability to climb ladders, and the ability to lift overhead 40lbs items.

SECONDARY DUTIES: Fulfills other work center duties as assigned.Provides support to other contract work centers in cases of manpower shortages or unexpected requirements.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: As assigned by the telecommunications manager.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Must possess a minimum of five years' experience with cable (copper/fiber optic) facility locating, construction, installation, maintenance, and repair to include copper and fiber cable splicing. Outside Plant and/or switch experience a plus.

EDUCATION: An associate's degree in electronic systems technology. Equivalent experience can be used as a substitution for this degree.

CERTIFICATION: Must have or be able to obtain BICSI Technician Credential

Travel: No

Security Clearance Required: US Secret

Position Type: Full Time

HOURLY RATE: $33.45 and per SCA guidelines, you may be eligible for an additional $4.57 per hour for Health and Welfare, if you choose to waive company benefits.

Work Location: Colorado Springs CO

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