Telecommunications Technician

Telecommunications Technician

Candidate will install, splice, tip, terminate, test and repair fiber optic cable infrastructure into buildings to include patch panels and cables, racks and cabinets, raceways/cable ladders, and termination jacks (keystones) and into communication manholes for the local cable plant infrastructure for the network. Candidate will work as part of a team and must display a rigorous work ethic and possess the initiative and independent thinking to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Establishes communications systems by installing, operating, and maintaining voice and data telecommunications network circuits and equipment.
• Plans network installations by studying customer orders, plans, manuals, and technical specifications; ordering and gathering equipment, supplies, materials, and tools; assessing installation site; and preparing an installation diagram.
• Responsible for the installation, termination, splicing, testing, certification and documentation of fiber optic cabling as well as related fiber optic maintenance activities.
• Installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexores, cable trays, and alarm and fire-suppression systems; building ironwork and ladder racks; establishing connections; programming features; establishing connections and integrations; following industry standards; activating remote access tools; and coordinating with contractors.
• Verifies service by testing circuits, equipment, and alarms; and identifying, correcting, or escalating problems.
• Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and cables and recording configuration diagrams and specifications.
• Maintains network by troubleshooting and repairing outages, testing network back-up procedures, and updating documentation.
• Maintains customer rapport by listening to and resolving concerns and answering questions.
• Maintains safe work environment by following codes, standards, and legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years experience in telecommunications, which may include installation, programming, configuration, testing and maintenance of telecommunication hardware and software and fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Experienced in the use of optical fiber fusion splicing equipment and techniques, mechanical splicing and optical architecture.
• Knowledge and experience in reading CAD drawings and understanding cable designs.