Communications Technician II

Integrated Electrical Services, Inc.•Chantilly, VA

81d•$24 - $28

About The Position

The Communications Technician II must be able to perform the technical responsibilities of a Cable Installer and function as a lead member of a technical team. The Technician II will coordinate small groups of installers in the performance of daily workload including adherence to Company safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field and demonstrate the ability to supervise others.
Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
Must know the universal communications color codes.
Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
Must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
Must be able to work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
Regular attendance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Install a work area outlet for floor, modular furniture and wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks. Mount face plates and surface mount boxes correctly. Adhere to IES COMMERCIAL labeling standards).
Build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware).
Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels).
Performs testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set.
Identify active voice or data circuits.
Assume responsibility for effective performance of crew and provide necessary training, coordinate personnel and timeline to complete project.
Fully complete all IES COMMERCIAL paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
Adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.