Job#: 1339413 Job Description: Apex Systems is seeking several Cable Technicians with hands-on experience and a Secret-level clearance or higher to support our client's project at the Pentagon.
To apply please email your resume to mmalsch@ApexSystems.com.Overview: Position: Cable Technician
Location: Pentagon, on site
Shift: Day or night shift available (7:00 am to 3:30 pm, or 8:00 pm to 6:00 am)
Compensation: $31-36/hr
Duration: Long Term Contract
Responsibilities:- 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,
- Mark Center, & buildings within the NCR supported by JSP in accordance with scope of work
- statements.
- Must follow JSP and commercial best practice procedures, standards required for
- installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation.
- Analyzes, administers, and maintains telecommunications and network cabling
- infrastructure.
- Responsible for tasks assigned by Coordinators in connection with service orders and repair
- activities related to Category 6 cabling, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic
- cabling infrastructure.
- Dress, terminate and test cables and components, Ability to work with power tools and
- ladders
- Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors. Computer literate with
- basic Networking Skills
- Installs, maintains, and repairs voice and data communications systems
- Interprets service orders, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics
- Tests, locates, installs, and repairs cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls, and
- performs routine maintenance
- Use Excel and Microsoft Word, input data into data base's and create and maintain cable
- records as jobs proceed and formalize at completion.
- Verifies work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information
- Verifies service by testing installed cabling, identifying, correcting, or escalating problems
- Well versed in the use of network cabling test equipment including network testers, copper
- cable testers, fiber OTDRs and fiber power meters.
- Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and cables; recording configuration
- diagrams and specifications
- Maintains network by troubleshooting and repairing outages; testing network back-up
- procedures; updating documentation
- Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
- Participates in special projects as required
- Identify, track, and remove abandoned cable, and keep cable neatly tied and bundled while
- maintaining safety standards
- Walking long distances for long periods of time, lifting of material up to 50 pounds, loading
- equipment onto carts or shelves, moving equipment to work locations, unloading
- equipment, mounting of equipment into racks, trash removal.
Required Qualifications:- Active Secret Clearance
- Associates Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience.
- 3-5 years of related telecommunications experience.
- Must be familiar with BICSI rules, regulations, and standard
- Must be able to use Excel and Microsoft Word, input data into data base's and create and
- maintain cable records as jobs proceed and formalize at completion.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various expertise levels.
- Must be able to complete physical work as indicated above under responsibilities.
- Able to provide problem analysis and problem solving.
- Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong customer service experience
- Able to report onsite as indicated above
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