Telecommunications Apprentice

A/Z Corporation•East Hartford, CT

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Apprentice Telecom Technician will participate in the installation or maintenance and inspection of telecommunication systems and associated process along side a licensed Telecom Technician. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Regular attendance at assigned location; may include A/Z office or other project site; Will work with sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows blueprints, insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring. Assist with installation of cable supports, through floor and wall sleeves, fire stopping materials Participates in data cable installations, open wiring, with conduit and on cable trays; Assists with installation of relays racks, cabinets, network switches. Assists with Installation of cable trays above and below floors Ability to work in confined spaces. Assists with termination data, voice, coaxial, control and fiber optic cables. Test cables to TIA/EIA level II standards with cable analyzer. Perform other routine duties as directed by workplace leader, Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality; Participate in site housekeeping; Additional duties as directed by management.

Requirements

Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Experience: 0-4 years of Field Experience, trade school or apprenticeship
Be highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations
Good documentation and record keeping
Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork including time sheets, daily reports and material requests
Understanding of and strict adherence to daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Appropriate state certification or license
OSHA 10 certification

Responsibilities

Regular attendance at assigned location; may include A/Z office or other project site
Work with sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows blueprints, insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring.
Assist with installation of cable supports, through floor and wall sleeves, fire stopping materials
Participate in data cable installations, open wiring, with conduit and on cable trays
Assist with installation of relays racks, cabinets, network switches.
Assist with Installation of cable trays above and below floors
Assist with termination data, voice, coaxial, control and fiber optic cables.
Test cables to TIA/EIA level II standards with cable analyzer.
Perform other routine duties as directed by workplace leader
Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality
Participate in site housekeeping
Additional duties as directed by management.