What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structured Cabling Tech position at Networking Technologies + Support?
NTS is hiring a Cable Technician in the Richmond, VA area.
- Prior low voltage cabling experience of 5 - 7 years
- Competency in the following areas
- Prior experience installing, terminating, and testing structured cabling (Cat X) and low-voltage devices utilizing project manuals and blueprints
- Familiarity with BICSI, EIA, TIA, or NEC Standards
- Experience running or bending conduit, with digital multi-meters, and testing cable
- Troubleshooting networking issues
- Rack and stack work, closet work, putting together server racks, patch panels
- Fiber experience including Anaerobic Terminations, SC and LC Connectors, and Splicing a plus
- Ability to read and understand schematic and line diagrams
- Completion of each work order thoroughly and successfully
- Submission of work order documentation in the required time frame
- Maintain a positive working environment for your peers and most importantly the customer
- Provide prompt communication the team
- Someone who is adherent to customer, company, industry (TIA/EIA, ANSI, BICSI), and Safety standards
- Someone with high school diploma or GED
- Someone with a current valid driver's license that is automotive insurable
- Someone who is comfortable with traveling around Virginia, USA
- Someone who is able to pass a background check, driving record check, and drug screening per company standards
- Someone who knows how to utilize the software on a computer including email, a word processor, and the web to send deliverables and communications
- Someone who is able to learn and utilize cabling deployment planning application/tools/documentation.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with the installation of all types of Fiber and Copper Cabling for customers' needs in their Data and Voice Networks.
- Pulling and routing CAT 5 or CAT 6 cable in a new construction commercial environment
- Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution frames (66 or 110 blocks, patch panels)
- Installing support structures such as ladders, racks, j-hooks
- Job costing skills
- Ability to review client requirements and prepare/cost out the required consumables, labor effort and duration to complete the job
- Learn as you train with the company and your co-workers
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications:
- Cross training capabilities/desires for basic network and wireless support/trouble shooting
- Ability to handle physical workload
- Ability to work well with current employees of the company
- Ability to work evening hours and weekend hours
Some nights and weekends may be required as necessary to complete project milestones.
(EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY)