Special Systems Apprentice

ADVANCED NETWORK MANAGEMENT INC • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

ANM is looking for a Special Systems Apprentice to join our amazing team.

Who We Are: 

ANM is a fast-growing IT consulting firm focused on building long-term, customer-focused relationships. We offer engineering excellence and quality customer service with a local focus. Our specialties include designing, developing, and deploying solutions for enterprise networking, data center & cloud, collaboration, security, audiovisual, and Salesforce.

Who We Are Looking For: 

The Special Systems Apprentice must learn and possess the skills required to function as a contributing member of a technical team.

Requirements

• The Special Systems Apprentice must be self-motivated, positive in approach, and professional, and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
• The Special Systems Apprentice must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• The Special Systems Apprentice must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder, and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds, and move up to 75 pounds.
• The Special Systems Apprentice must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• The Special Systems Apprentice must be able to travel within the branch territory and regional territory as needed.
• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must enroll in the NNMIEC special systems apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship is a 3-year program that requires 160 hours of classroom instruction annually.
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools. See the required hand tool list.
• Must learn skills to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• The employee is expected to travel as needed for projects, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• The Special Systems Apprentice will install a work area outlet for floor, modular furniture, and wall (terminate CAT 5E and 6 jacks, Mount face plates and surface mount boxes correctly, adhere to ANM labeling standards).
• The Special Systems Apprentice will 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).
• The Special Systems Apprentice 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.
• The Special Systems Apprentice will identify active voice or data circuits.
• The Special Systems Apprentice will assume responsibility for the effective performance of the crew and provide necessary training, coordinate personnel, and timeline to complete the project.
• The Special Systems Apprentice will fully complete all required paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers, and others as required).
• The Special Systems Apprentice will adhere to and participate in all Company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• Notify the Lead Technician of any project delays onsite or issues on the project so that they can update the project stakeholders.
• Work with the operations team to formulate a plan to minimize the cost impact and bring the project under budget when it is determined that a project is going over budget.
• Low-voltage pathway installation
• Installation and pulling of communications, security, and DAS cabling.
• Termination, certification, and troubleshooting cabling.
• Installation of security and communication equipment and devices.
• Installation of low-voltage control panels and power supplies.
• Configuration and start-up of security systems.
• Installation of door hardware, locks, strikes, and request to exit devices.
• The Special Systems Installer will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Full benefit packages (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability)
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Recognition Rewards
• Career training geared towards professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED