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Cable Technician
Clearance Required:
Responsible for installation and documentation of new and/or updated Inside Plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber and all associated elements in the Pentagon & buildings within the NCR supported by JSP. Must follow JSP and commercial best practice procedures, standards required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation.
Job Functions:
Analyze, administer, and maintain telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure.
Verify service by testing installed cabling; identifying, correcting, or escalating problems
Interpret cut sheets, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics to execute to cut over of service between devices
Install, maintain and repair data communications systems
Dress, terminate and test cables and components including CAT6 and fiber optic cabling.
Identify, track and remove abandoned cable, and keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards
Test, locate, install, and repair cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls, and performs routine maintenance
Well versed in the use of network cabling test equipment including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs and fiber power meters.
Document network by labeling and routing equipment and cables; recording configuration diagrams and specifications
Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors.
Verify work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information
Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
Participate in special projects as required
Ability to work with power tools and ladders
Patch network equipment
Punch down of copper cabling
Terminate fiber optic cabling
Testing copper & fiber cabling
Install backbone cabling, label cables, read and create cut sheets
AA, and 3-5 years of experience
Must be familiar with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards
Must have the ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various expertise levels
Solid Customer Support Skills in a high visibility environment
Problem analysis and problem solving
Attention to detail and accuracy
Secret Clearance
THIRD PARTY AGENCIES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND RECRUITERS NEED NOT APPLY. Applicants received from firms will not be considered. Subcontracting is not available for this position.
