Cable Technician - Journeyman

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. seeks motivated Cable Technicians for low-voltage copper and fiber-optic installations at United States Government facilities.

Work includes inside plant and occasional outside plant, from single WAO MACs to building demarcation points and user endpoints. Applicants must have 3–6 years of related telecommunications experience and be familiar with NEC, BICSI, and ANSI/TIA/EIA standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3-6 years of related telecommunications experience.
• Must be familiar with NEC, BICSI guidelines/standards, ANSI/TIA/EIA standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word; input data into databases and maintain cable records.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively with team and customers.
• Capable of performing physical work as described in responsibilities.
• Strong problem solving, attention to detail, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Install and document inside and outside plant cable infrastructure (copper, fiber, conduit, trays).
• Follow BISCI, EIA/TIA, ANSI standards for installation and testing of low voltage cabling and infrastructure.
• Analyze, administer, and maintain telecommunications cabling; understand color codes and fiber designations.
• Terminations on patch panels, modular plugs, jacks; splice/terminate fiber optics; test and document results.
• Troubleshoot, locate, repair cabling infrastructure; operate network testers and OTDRs; record results.
• Work with hand tools and ladders; lift up to 50 pounds; work in varied spaces and conditions.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Associate Degree in related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Cable testers

OTDRs

Job description

SMS is looking for motivated, reliable, and experienced Cable Technicians for low-voltage copper and fiber-optic cable installation projects at United States Government facilities. Projects include inside plant and occasional outside plant ranging in size from single WAO MACs to complete building or tenant area demarcation point to user/device endpoint installations.

Since 1976, SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies. With the goal of building long-term partnerships with our customers, we invest in our employees by providing the training, tools, and support they need to keep critical missions operational, improve performance, and reduce risk. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

Job Responsibilities

• Installation and documentation of new and/or updated Inside and Outside Plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber and all associated elements.
• Follow codes, customer standards, and commercial best practice procedures (BISCI, EIA/TIA, ANSI) standards required for installation and testing of low voltage cabling and infrastructure.
• Analyze, administer, and maintain telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure. Must know the standard copper 568-B Color code, 25 pair color code, and the Fiber 12 strand Color Code
• Responsible for tasks assigned to include Category 6 cabling and fiber optic cabling infrastructure. This includes Copper terminations on Patch Panels, Modular Plugs, Jacks as well as Fiber Splicing/Terminating single and multiple strand fiber optic cables. Dress, terminate, and test cables and components,
• Ability to trouble shoot. Test, locate, and repair cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls, and performs routine maintenance.
• Well versed in the use of network cabling test equipment including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs and fiber power meters. This includes setting up fiber testers with the appropriate test ends. Additionally, the Technician is responsible for organizing, saving, and delivering test results as required by the project.
• Ability to work with hand tools, to include power tools, powder actuated tools, and ladders
• Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors and customers.
• Understand network topography.
• Interprets and follows service orders, statement/scope of work, and manufacturer's instructions.
• Interprets and follows circuit diagrams, floor plans, installation diagrams, and networking logic diagrams.
• Computer literate. Use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, input data into files and create and maintain cable records as jobs proceed and formalize at completion.
• Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and cables; recording configuration diagrams and specifications.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Identify, track, and remove abandoned cable, and keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards.
• Walking long distances for long periods of time, capable of sitting and standing for long periods of time; freely bending, kneeling, crawling and stooping while working; work from high places such as roofs, ceilings, ladders and crawl spaces and other small areas.
• Capable of lifting of material up to 50 pounds, loading equipment onto carts or shelves, moving equipment to work locations, unloading equipment, mounting of equipment into racks and trash removal.
• Able to work in unconditioned spaces (no heating or cooling).

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma, or the equivalent
• 3-6 years of related telecommunications experience.
• Personal hand tools and basic test equipment for telecommunications work
• Must be familiar with National Electric Code, BICSI guidelines/standards, ANSI/TIA/EIA standards.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Excel and Word, input data into databases, create and maintain cable records as jobs proceed and formalize at completion.
• Must have the ability to follow direction and communicate effectively with Team and customers.
• Must be able to complete physical work as indicated above under responsibilities.
• Must be able to provide problem analysis, problem solving, and demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must perform work in a workmanlike manner consistent with industry and SMS expectations and best practice.
• Must present professional image to customers.
• Must be dependable and report to job on time.
• Able to report for work to varying metro DC worksite locations as required.

Desired Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a related technical discipline
• BICSI Installer or Technician certification or equivalent

Salary Range - $62,000 - $72,000

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.