Structured Cabling Technician (Commercial)

ARES Staffing Solutions; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Canada is seeking a Structured Cabling Technician to travel to commercial sites to install and maintain network cabling systems. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, strong understanding of network equipment, and excellent communication skills. This role requires the ability to work day/night shifts and posses a valid driver's license. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with commercial structured/network cabling.
• Experience using aerial lift equipment.
• Strong understanding of network equipment.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to install and maintain network cabling systems.
• Interpret and verify work orders and specifications.
• Test, review, and troubleshoot installed systems.

Skills

Network cabling installation

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Tools

Aerial lift equipment

Network equipment

Job description

Overview

The Structured Cabling Technician will travel to customer sites (commercial businesses) to install and maintain network cabling systems and other systems (voice, video, data, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Interpret and verify work orders, specifications, drawings, schematics and special requirements
• Perform site inspections
• Assemble and set up all tools, materials and equipment
• Create cable pathways
• Install cable supports
• Install, fish, dress, cross connect and terminate Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), co-axial and fibre optic cable
• Install WiFi (802.11b / g and n) networks
• Test, review and troubleshoot installed systems
• Liaise with customers to explain, coordinate and schedule network cable installations.
• Provide work logs and reports

Occupational Requirements / Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with commercial structured / network cabling
• Experience using aerial lift equipment (i.e. scissor lift)
• Strong understanding of network equipment (routers, switches, desktops, etc.)
• Able and willing to travel to customer sites over extended periods of time
• Must possess a valid and unexpired Class G or 5 driver’s licence with a clear driver’s abstract
• Must have access to a personal vehicle to drive to and from job sites independently
• Able and willing to work revolving day / night shifts
• Experience working with retail customers or in a POS environment strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills

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