Cable Technician

Job Title: Cable Installer

Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

Clearance: Secret

Program: BLITS 3.0

Company/ Program Description:

Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002. During our two decades of service, we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients for the simple reason that we have great people who are experts in their fields and take pride and ownership in everything they do.

BLITS 3.0 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This role will be to directly support the mission of the 66th Air Base Group (66 ABG) to secure information and information systems; to support mission success through effective and efficient service delivery; and to sustain required infrastructure and capabilities. As one part of the greater Air Force Information Network (AFIN) enterprise, the 66 ABG Communications and Information Division (66 ABG/SC) has responsibilities in two categories (1) direct actions in support of Hanscom Air Force Base (HAFB) and geographically separated units (GSUs); and (2) indirect actions to support the AFIN enterprise. Successful solutions for this requirement are expected to have strengths in four areas: integration, flexibility, AFIN knowledge, and technical expertise.

Job Responsibilities:

·       As part of a base level contracted enterprise IT service delivery team, handles daily maintenance and troubleshooting, engineering and installation and testing of copper and fiber optic inside and outside plants, both classified and unclassified systems

·       Configure/install/implement/test/troubleshoot all high-speed copper cabling distributed across the campus in a converged architecture

·       Configure/install/implement/test/troubleshoot fiber cabling distributed across the campus in a converged architecture

·       Monitor all hardware 'stock items' to assure proper level are maintained

·       Provide materials list and labor estimates for upcoming project work

·       Update and maintain cable topology drawings/fiber availability drawings using AutoCAD

·       Document/update new processes and changed processes

·       Capture all service incident and or service requests in applicable AF ticketing systems

·       Manage work orders according to contract metric thresholds while providing premier customer service delivery

·       Install communications backboards, rack and equipment cabinets where needed

·       Install fiber optic cabling direct buried, and or using campus manhole/conduit systems

·       Operate in underground / confined spaces safely and professionally

·       Monitor, test and calibrate all test equipment in the installation, maintenance and repair of the base cable plant

·       Professionally interact with customers and help resolve customer issues as required

·        Provide planned and/or emergency after-hours support as needed 

Job Requirements:

·         Familiar with Windows 11 and Microsoft Office suite (Word / Excel / PowerPoint applications) 2013-2019

·        Experience in installation/termination/testing/troubleshooting of structured cabling (CAT5e, CAT6) copper cabling plant is a must

·        Experience in installation/termination/testing/troubleshooting inside / outside plant (multi-mode and single-mode) fiber optic cable plants are a must

·        Proficient with cable test equipment and working knowledge of all applicable TIA/EIA cabling standards a must

·        Ability to lift about 70 lbs required

·        Critical thinking and leadership skills required for problem identification and resolution

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills

·        Strong troubleshooting skills

·        Strong customer service skills

·        High School Diploma with three years of experience