Datacenter Lead Technician

Lead Technician

Lead Technician, under the guidance of the Supervisor and Project Manager, will manage all phases of Datacenter installation projects. Lead Technician must be able to think strategically and demonstrate leadership. Lead Technician will assume total ownership from the receipt of the completed engineering work package to delivery of project completion and final documentation. Lead Technician must exhibit the ability to provide great customer service and deliver projects according to the customers expectations.

Responsibilities

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

Lead Technician must be detail oriented, analytical, process and compliance focused. Ability to work independent of direct supervision; self-starting; team player. Good organizational, written, and verbal skills (meticulous regarding documentation). Excellent people skills, customer oriented, willingness to help others. Positive and proactive approach. Willingness to travel. Strong work ethic and ability to have flexible work schedule.

Lead Technician has total responsibility for the job layout and plan of execution.

Lead Technician must stay current with the latest technologies and installation procedures.

Lead Technician must have a full understanding of the scope of work.

Lead Technician must have the ability to understand and accurately complete all paperwork required of assigned project.

Lead Technician must be able to run small, medium, and large projects when required.

Lead Technician must be fully competent of the Vision standard for quality installation craftsmanship and customer service excellence.

Lead Technician must be fully competent at installation and termination of various copper and fiber products in accordance with TIA/EIA standards and BICSI standards.

Lead Technician must be fully competent in testing and troubleshooting of copper and fiber cable plant systems in accordance with TIA/EIA standards and BICSI standards.

Lead Technician must be fully competent at directing his team in assembling, installing, and securing various cable trays, racks, and cabinets used in telecommunications closets.

Lead Technician must understand the basic principles of grounding and bonding as described in the BICSI installation methods and must be capable of properly bonding cable trays and properly grounding racks, cable trays, etc.

Lead Technician must be knowledgeable in the proper operation of all Visions Cat5, Cat5E, Cat6 testers to include proper operation of the tester, properly saving test results and properly downloading and storing test results on the network.

Lead Technician must be knowledgeable in the proper operation of Visions fiber power meter testers to include proper operation of the tester, properly saving test results and properly downloading and storing test results on the network.

Lead Technician must be knowledgeable in the proper operation of an OTDR to include proper operation of the OTDR, properly saving test results and properly downloading and storing the test results on the network.

Lead Technician must be fully capable of interpreting test results from fiber and copper testers and successfully troubleshooting and properly repairing the fiber or copper cable plant to ultimately ensure a correct and valid test.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

BICSI and industry certifications are preferred. Knowledge of fiber terms and troubleshooting is needed. Ability to drive company vehicle throughout the day.

This position requires a background check and drug screen.

Ability to lift various items is required, as well as to stand for long periods of time and climb ladders.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to lift 75lbs and climb ladders as required.

Years of Experience:

3 - 5

Certifications:

Preferred - BICSI Installer 2, industry manufacturer certifications, OSHA safety certification 10/30, HILTI powder actuated tools, Confined Space

Vision Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,