Fiber Tech

Integrated Electrical Services • San Diego, CA

71d

About The Position

The Fiber Technician is responsible for all aspects of Fiber including but not limited to installing, terminating, testing and splicing.

Requirements

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• Must be proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure)
• Must have Testing & Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems experience (OTDR & PMLS)
• Must be able to meet IES driving standards policy
• Prefer 3-5 years of experience in Fiber
• Prefer Industry Certifications (Corning/FOA)
• Prefer Data Center installation experience
• Prefer Mechanical and Fusion Splice experience
• Prefer OSP / Confined Space Entry experience (splicing)

Responsibilities

• Basic copper termination skills
• 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).
• Perform 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.
• Install LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA and MPO/MTP connectors, for both multi-mode & single-mode fiber
• Terminate simplex & duplex jumper cord
• Terminate & breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g. Corning/Commscope)
• Terminate & breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g. 3DNX)
• Terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber
• Install fan out kits including buffer tube
• Calculate end to end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode & single-mode fiber
• Fully complete all IES paperwork accurately and on time specifically: timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, Job Blog, tool transfers and others as required
• Other duties as assigned
• Test using an OTDR, Fluke DTX 180
• Troubleshoot using an OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end, and Network wide
• Perform mechanical splicing with all types of fiber cable
• Perform fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable
• Perform building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
• Affirmative Action Employer
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Participation in E-Verify

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees