Job Description

Network Installation Technician

Responsibilities

• Identify and distinguish properties and types of copper cable
• Identify and distinguish properties and types of fiber optic cable
• Interpret blueprints
• Inventory job supplies and materials
• Verify and comply with site safety plan
• Perform labeling according to a labeling scheme
• Build telecommunication spaces (e.g., TRs, ERs, EFs, TEs)
• Install bonding infrastructure
• Install cable support systems
• Prepare telecommunication outlet at wall
• Install cut-in rings (cavity box)
• Prepare telecommunication outlet at floor
• Prepare telecommunication outlet at utility column and/or modular furniture
• Prepare telecommunication outlet at other locations (e.g., ceilings, hazardous, exterior)
• Install sleeves, cores, and slots
• Install poke throughs
• Install cable trays, ladder racks, and continuous cable support systems
• Install J-Hooks
• Install raceways
• Install Inner Duct for fiber optic cable
• Install cable supports systems under the floor
• Install firestop and/or smoke barrier system
• Perform cable pulling setup
• Install pull string or rope in conduit
• Pull horizontal telecommunication outlet cable (conduit)
• Pull horizontal telecommunication outlet cable in open ceiling
• Pull backbone-riser from top down /bottom up
• Remove abandoned cable
• Perform pre-termination functions
• Perform copper IDC termination (multi-pair)
• Perform copper IDC termination (four-pair)
• Perform fiber terminations
• Perform fiber optic splicing (e.g. fusion, mechanical)
• Perform fiber cable test at Tier 1 certification (power meter)
• Perform Tier 2 fiber testing using OTDR
• Perform fiber cable basic troubleshooting (e.g., power meter or VFL)
• Perform fiber cable advanced troubleshooting using OTDR
• Adhere to local, state, and federal fire and/or building codes and/or standards

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• Obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance within 12 months of hire.
• 5+ years of cabling experience in the data communications industry.
• Must be able to install cable infrastructure, communications equipment and materials, Ethernet, and fiber cabling to include termination and testing as well as installing/removing overhead equipment mounts.
• Experience in interpreting technical documentation and performing work per industry-standard installation practices.
• Must have Aerial lift training
• Must have Confined Space training
• Must have Forklift training
• Must have ten (10) Hour OSHA Basic Industry course

Skills:

• Strong understanding of telecommunications and data cabling systems, materials, and testing procedures.
• Ability to install and terminate copper and fiber cabling infrastructure.
• Proficiency in coordinating and documenting technical installation processes.
• Physical capability to perform manual tasks in physically demanding environments.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure scenarios.

Certifications:

• Obtain and maintain active BICSI Technician, Installer certification
• Other Certifications: BICSI Level 1 and / or Level 2 copper and fiber as required.
• DoD Approved 8140 Baseline Certification within 12 months of the 8140 requirements fully vetted and clearly identified.

Overview

We are seeking a Network Installation Technician to join our team supporting Enterprise Infrastructure Installation Support.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Additional Job Information

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Locations: Richmond, VA
• Type of environment: Office, Varied
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 25%

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.

TekSynap

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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