Communications Technician 2

Position Overview

The Telecommunications Technician 2 will be working in a modular construction facility prefabricating electrical module cabling, communication spaces, preterminating cables, pathways, and equipment. The Technician 2 is responsible for planning, layout and complete installation of new and retrofit commercial communications equipment and systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Extensive experience with the installation, termination, and testing of Structured Cable Plant in commercial environments is required. Data Center, Hospital, or Airport installations will be a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Install video and data cable with Cat 5E, Cat 6, and fiber cable.
• Terminate and test horizontal copper (Cat 5, Cat 6) and fiber cables.
• Terminate riser cable and install patch panels.
• Label and test horizontal cable; install backbone and riser cable (copper & fiber).
• Install interior conduit, Panduit, Wiremold, plywood, racks, and cable trays in TC, MDF, IDF.
• Read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Mentor apprentices and assist in OSP (outside plant) installations.
• Pull cable (up to 100 pair) and install prefab assemblies unassisted.
• Participate in site grounding, low voltage cable pulling, and installation of various telecom cables.
• Maintain a clean work area and participate in job site cleanup.
• Install Wiremold, sleeves, Panduit, ENT, pull and junction boxes (up to 24” x 24”).
• Assist with Tugger setup for large wire and long pulls (requires certification), calculate wire load and conduit sizing, and layout interior/exterior raceways.
• Assist with grounding tasks including grounding grid under slab, grounding ring exterior, building grounding, service entry equipment, bonding metallic portions, and structural cold water grounding.
• Perform Operational Risk Management Briefings, contribute to Activity Hazard Analyses and the Risk Register.
• Troubleshoot and repair Cat 5, 5E, and 6 cable problems and terminate various manufacturers’ copper termination blocks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all fiber termination connectors and fiber optic cable types.
• Provide own hand tools and train/supervise apprentices in a team environment while focusing on safety, quality, production, and schedule.
• Consistently report to work on time, work collaboratively, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Comply with safety requirements: M.C. Dean will provide hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and safety vest (to be worn at all times); employees must also provide and wear long pants, a shirt with at least a 4" sleeve, and safety toed boots.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in the commercial communications industry with a high school diploma or GED, or 2+ years with an Associate degree.
• Valid driver's license (required to operate equipment, with training provided).
• Prior experience in communications work including room build-out, Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber optic termination; ability to interpret and maintain drawings and as-builts.
• Familiarity with BlueBeam, Fluke Versiv, and MS Office (Word and Excel).
• Knowledge of BICSI guidelines for proper installation and termination procedures.

Abilities

• Lift at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period.
• Relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at various heights up to 60 feet, including on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
• Perform physical tasks such as walking, climbing, lifting, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead on a regular basis.
• Possess good vision (correctable), see in color, and effectively hear and communicate in English.
• Use a standard ladder while carrying tools without exceeding weight limits.
• Recognize potential issues and report when something is wrong.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce logical solutions.
• Combine pieces of information to form conclusions and pay attention to details at close range.
• Listen effectively and comprehend spoken information and instructions.