Wiring Technician

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

• The Technician will work alone or with a small team to install cables Cat5, Cat6, Fiber, RJ45 , wireless access points, and other Low Voltage equipment.

• Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties:

• Physically install Cat5 and Cat6 Structured Cable Distribution Systems.

• Install outlets; pull cables; fire stopping and pre-termination including organizing, forming, dressing, and labeling cables to industry standards.

• Terminate feeders in intermediate distribution frame IDF closets. Follow industry codes, regulations, standards.

• Follow all Infection Control Risk Assessment and ICRA HIPAA compliance at all times

• Communicates, verbally and in writing with peers, staff and customers to expedite workflow, scheduling, resolve problems and enhance productivity.

• Perform site surveys and conduct visual site inspections.

• Review prints, drawings, or layout information for new installations or modifications and diagnostics.

• Maintains current proficiency in operating and implementing procedures for fire, security and utility emergencies including electrical, HVAC, water, stream plumbing and Telecommunications.

• Understands working with wiring backbone, both fiber and copper driven systems, punch down blocks 66 110, Cat5 6, RJ45, and crimping tools.

• Accurately test copper and fiber multi-mode and single mode cables to required certification parameters utilizing appropriate test equipment.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders up to 30 feet in length.

• The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Install grounding infrastructure and perform grounding tests.

• Install wireless access points.

• Support and install cabling for A V audio Video Audio Visual components and associated equipment.

• Removal and demolition of abandoned cables.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum of 1-3 years of directly related experience.

• Must possess a valid PA driver’s license.

• MUST be willing to travel locally.

• Knowledge of wireless access points.

• Able to work extended hours overtime as needed.

• Able to be scheduled for on-call status if needed.

• Must be able to work safely following company policy procedures.

• Wiring certification.

Credentials:

• Driver's License (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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