MDU Broadband Installation Technician

KMM Telecommunications

10d

About The Position

KMM is seeking experienced broadband installers and cabling technicians to perform installation of rooftop antennas, ethernet cabling, DPU’s and Test Modems in Multi-dwelling Units (MDU). Overview: Perform installations, connections, and system testing of Rooftop (RT) antennas, Distribution Point Units (DPU’s), Test Modems and related USBc and ethernet cables in apartment buildings, offices, and commercial locations. The scope of work will focus on the installation of equipment from the RT radio/antenna all the way down to the test modem inside the MDU. MDU equipment may be installed in the interior or on the exterior of the building, and may be installed in telecom closets, on the roof of the building, or other designated areas as designated by the site survey. Electrical experience and civil experience are preferred.

Requirements

18 Years of age or older
High school diploma or GED certificate
Previous wireless telecommunications experience
Experience with telecommunications cable installation
Familiar with basic hand and power tools
Valid driver's license and a reliable form of transportation
Basic math skills
Comfortable working on rooftops and in confined spaces
Customer service and troubleshooting skills
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Civil experience including trenching & conduit placement a plus
Basic Electrical experience or certifications a big plus

Responsibilities

Mount the DPU, test modem, and test coax splitter in designated locations
Connect DPU via ethernet and run cabling to the roof via coax riser
Connect coax cable to coax outputs of the DPU.
Connect coax cable from the DPU to a coax splitter for testing
Run coax cable out through the telecom closet to the riser to be distributed throughout the building
Run POE cable to the site of the RT radio/antenna installation
Install new coax cable down existing coax riser or building exterior with splitters installed at every floor of the MDU
Connect the test modem to 1x2 splitter
Install RT radio/antennas on roof locations using a sled and ballast (or radio mount if applicable)
Ensure that MDU RT Radio/antennas are properly aligned for azimuth and elevation
Ensure all attachment hardware has been properly tightened and locked down per manufacturer's specifications
Validate all grounding, power, communications cables are properly connected, secured and protected from the weather using appropriate sealing material (glands, tape, etc.) as well as drip loops and proper dressing of all cables
Confirm that signal levels have been received from AP to RT radio/antennas
Complete end to end testing
Provide completion documentation to include results speed tests, hardware serial numbers, and full system test