What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCA Telecommunications Mechanic I position at UIC Alaska?
Overview
Telecommunications Mechanic I (ALTSO&M :
Bowhead seeks a Telecommunications Mechanic I candidate with knowledge, skills, and experience to support the inside/outside cable plant infrastructure including new installations, troubleshooting, upgrades and maintenance to ensure telecommunications are fully operational.
Responsibilities
The Telecommunications Mechanic performs a variety of inside and/or outside plant tasks and responsibilities. Tasks and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Job duties will include but are not limited to:
Following industry standards and in coordination with the Government and other technicians, maintains voice and data networks by running, pulling, and terminating cables; installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays, and alarm and building ironwork and ladder racks, establishing connections and integrations.
Documents network by labeling equipment and cables.
Maintains, installs, de-installs, moves, removes, and test copper, coaxial, and fiber optic cable.
Installs communication closet equipment such as racks, cable trays, conduit, and cables.
Inspects and performances routine maintenance in manholes, such as draining water. Assists with repair, securing, and replacement of all cable-related defects within manholes.
Inspects telephone poles, pedestals, handholes, and other outside plant infrastructure. Reports deficiencies and makes repairs as necessary or escalates as needed.
Following industry standards and in coordination with the Government and other technicians, maintains voice and data networks by running, pulling, and terminating cables; installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays, and alarm and building ironwork and ladder racks, establishing connections and integrations.
Maintains customer rapport by listening to and resolving concerns and answering questions.
Maintains safe work environment and conditions by following codes, standards, and legal regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned to support contract requirements.
Provides on-the-job training and guidance, as needed, to Install & Repair Technicians
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Minimum of one year experience performing equipment troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance for structured cabling systems
Experience splicing aerial cable from bucket lift, aerial lift and/or other hoist mechanism is a plus.
Preference given to candidate with one or more years' experience installing, splicing and servicing Cat 5, 5e, 6 and fiber optics.
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
Must be fluent in English and able to read, write and follow instructions (including diagrams, flow charts and pictures).
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Public Trust level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Public Trust clearance at this location.
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