Data Center Installer III

Data Center Installer III

Rightech is a leading nationwide provider of technical staffing services, and we are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Data Center Installer III in Northern VA starting ASAP.

Location: Northern VA (Ashburn, Chantilly, Reston, etc)

Duration: Ongoing

Start Date: ASAP

Installers will work on a large-scale fiber project involving patches and bundled fiber. Candidates must have a strong work ethic, strong organizational skills, and strong fiber skills. The general duties include patching from patch panel to patch panel, patch panel to device, and device to device. Must be willing and able to climb ladders.

Need to be willing to work either shift: 3 PM - 11 PM and 11 PM - 7 AM

Work with minimum supervision and be certified in Skill levels 1 and 2 - up to and including the following work operations: Level 1 Assemble, erect, mount and align Common Central Office or Data Center hardware. Run and secure cable and perform basic wiring functions. This shall include, copper, fiber optic and coaxial cabling. Prepare cabling for termination to various pieces of telephony hardware. Prepare and connect coaxial and fiber optic type cabling. During removal operations perform cable verification and cable mining operations. Mount and label a wide variety of telecommunication units, terminal blocks, and interconnect panels. Level 2 Perform basic power operations such as mounting relay rack or cabinet fuse panels and perform the termination of power feeders. This also includes the running and termination of local power leads from fuse panels to various units within a relay rack or cabinet. Interpret job specifications, floor plans, equipment and wiring drawings. Perform complex wiring operations. Perform basic installation testing, such as power verification, continuity, Cat5/6 testing and fiber optic loss testing. Prepare, connect and test coaxial and fiber optic cabling. Interpret, Client out and analyze job Method of Procedures, job specifications, floor plans, equipment and wiring documentation. Interface with Job Supervisor/Project Manager and Engineering to resolve any order issues. Correct on site job specifications, drawings, documentation. In-Charge, lead and provide work assignments for Level 1 and 2 installers. Perform installation testing, such as power verification, hardware provisioning and system tests. During removal operations perform cable verification and cable mining operations

Credentials and Experience: Requires minimum of 7-10 years of Central Office/Data Center/MTSO or equivalent installation experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Level 3 installer should have minimum 4-6 years' experience as a Level 2 installer. Should possess a good mechanical aptitude. Should possess a good knowledge of basic power tools. Should have the ability to adapt to various work environments. Solid grasp of basic electrical theory. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet; must be adept at learning different computer programs and business systems. Must have clean driving and criminal records and successfully pass a drug test. Test equipment, tools and materials used in construction, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems and equipment.

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee will be required to climb and work off of ladders. The employee will be required to work under raised floors. The employee will be required to cut and drill metal and concrete. The employee must be able to distinguish between different colors. The employee will be possibly riding in a company vehicle to and from customer sites, sitting at a desk 10% of the time with walking between offices and other work areas from time to time and working in tight spaces that include computer network infrastructure. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) is generally required, as the employee will be working at a computer, working with files & paperwork, working with tools and working on specialized computer & networking devices. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle and feel computers and standard business equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; and climb and balance in high precarious places. Required PPE: Must provide own boots - Over the ankle, composite toe. Other PPE is provided. Required Tools: Basic cabling tools