Cable Technician - UNCLEARED Level 0

Orion Consortium; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Level 0 Cable Technician to assist with installing and managing cabling systems. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of technical experience in IT cable installation and a BICSI Installer 1 certification. Responsibilities include both field and technical tasks, ensuring that cabling meets performance specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years technical experience in IT cable installation and termination.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Knowledge in cable rack preparation and layout.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running cables for building and equipment.
• Install cabling from transport/wiring closets to customer access outlets.
• Field test cabling for performance specifications.

Skills

Cable termination

Cable testing

Cable management

Documentation

Education

BICSI Installer 1 certification

Job description

The Level 0 Cable Technician shall possess the following capabilities: Able to assist in running cables for building or racking of equipment or other cabling services; Able to read drawings to establish correct wiring/cable runs; With minimal assistance, install cabling from transport/wiring closets to the customer access outlet Install cabling both under floor and above the ceiling in cable trays, troughs, wiring baskets, harnesses, and J hooks; Field terminate cabling utilizing multiple types of connectors technical techniques; Field test cabling for performance specifications; Cable labeling; Perform cable management in racks and termination shelves; Successfully terminate various types of copper connectors; Able to discuss pathways, spaces, bonding and grounding and firestopping; Able to choose the correct tool or methodology for specific cabling tasks.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications: Shall have a minimum of two (2) years technical experience in IT cable installation and termination. Areas of knowledge must include: physical ability to lift 50 pounds, cable termination, testing, cable rack preparation, layout and installation, and documentation. A minimum of two (2) years technical experience and a BICSI Installer 1 certification required. Additional two (2) years of experience may be substituted for certification.

Position requires a TS/SCI.