Sr. Cable Technician

Sr. Cable Technician

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Description

The On-site Cabling Team Lead is responsible for directing and leading a crew, as well as participating in the installation of premise network cabling systems at stateside and overseas FBI offices. Detailed responsibilities of this position are:

• Perform the installation, labeling and testing of premise cabling, connections, patch cords, patch panels, equipment enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, PDS conduit, and associated hardware.
• Update cable run sheets and other documentation as required.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in reading and interpreting system installation drawings and design packages.
• Promote a safe work environment and implement safe work practices.
• Provide guidance and perform quality assurance checks for subordinate cabling personnel in the installation, of LC, MTRJ, SC and RJ45 connector termination, and testing of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems, as well as various types of cable tray, PDS, and Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) conduit up to 4 inches. Able to fusion splice fiber optic cable.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Be highly proficient in the installation and testing of premise cabling, connections, patch cords, patch panels, equipment enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, PDS conduit, and associated hardware. Must be proficient in the techniques for fusion splicing, termination and outside plant installation. Understand how to interpret work orders and prints to determine what is required per project. Be proficient in the use of splicing technology such as OTDRs, VFL, OLTS. Be proficient in the proper handling and installation of LC, MTRJ, SC, RJ45 connector terminations, and testing of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems. Be proficient in the installation of various types of cable tray, PDS, and Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) conduit up to 4 inches. Be capable of leading and instructing a team of cabling technicians, and properly documenting any red-line changes to drawing packages. Be an effective communicator in coordinating installation work with subordinates and with office personnel. A minimum of seven (7) years' experience in the installation of copper and fiber-optic cable plants is required.

Preferred but not required: Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Technician, BICSI Installer 2, Copper (INSTC) and BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber (INSTF) certification are highly desirable.

Must have the following required Certifications:

• Permit-Required Confined Spaces Certification
• Forklift Certification
• Aerial and Scissor Lifts
• Must be confined space certified for outside plant installations
• BICSI Installer 1 (INST1) Certification or equivalent

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Location: Washington, DC

This position is currently accepting applications.