What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cabling Technician position at Devout Inc.?
We’re seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Cable Plant Technician to join our team. This role is perfect for someone with hands-on experience in supporting copper and fiber cable plant infrastructure, especially within mission-critical environments. As a Cable Plant Technician, you’ll play a key role in the installation, testing, maintenance, and documentation of the cable plant infrastructure at a federal facility. This is a physical, fast-paced role that requires technical expertise, precision, and the ability to work independently in a high-stakes environment.
What You’ll Do:
Cable Plant Operations & Support
- Oversee daily cable plant activities, ensuring smooth operation and maintenance.
- Perform testing on newly installed copper and fiber cables from the demarcation point to end-user devices.
- Install and maintain cabling, hardware, and pathways to support the facility's wiring needs.
- Keep cable plant documentation up-to-date, including circuit and routing records.
Installation, Design & Enhancements
- Support the design, procurement, and installation of new cabling and equipment.
- Assist with configuration and validation testing to ensure compliance with cabling standards and quality benchmarks.
Construction & Infrastructure Coordination
- Collaborate on monitoring construction, renovation, and remodeling activities that affect cable pathways.
- Maintain internal and external cable support systems and routing infrastructure.
- Oversee any commercial communication provider activities that might impact facility cabling.
Certification Requirement:
- Every cable work order will require involvement from a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certified by BICSI or an equivalent; this role will provide necessary support for these work orders.
Qualifications:
- 3 years of hands-on experience as a cable technician working with copper and fiber optic installations.
- Proficiency with installing, terminating, labeling, and testing CAT5e/CAT6/CAT6A and fiber optic cabling.
- Skilled with cable testing tools and certification equipment for copper and fiber systems.
- Solid understanding of BICSI, ANSI/TIA/EIA, and other relevant cabling standards.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, floor plans, and routing maps.
- Experience supporting cable routing during construction or renovation projects.
- Strong documentation skills with a focus on accuracy and detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers, contractors, and service providers.
- Strong time management skills, able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness and ability to work on-site in Washington, DC for the duration of the assignment.
- Ability to pass all customer-specific background investigation requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- RCDD certification (BICSI) or experience working closely with an RCDD.
- Experience working in large-scale government or enterprise cable plant environments.
- Familiarity with cable management or asset tracking systems.
- Experience with fiber splicing, OTDR testing, or loss measurement tools.
Work Environment:
- Temporary on-site position based in Washington, DC.
- 30–40 hours per week for approximately 8–10 weeks.
- A mission-focused environment supporting a federal facility.
Job Types: Contract, Temporary
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $55