Fiber Field Technician | Site Surveys | OSP | Telecom

Paragon Alliance Innovation LLC; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Alliance Innovation LLC is seeking an On-Site Fiber Field Technician to perform site surveys and assessments for fiber optic service installation. The role ensures electrical, environmental, pathway, and space requirements are met before construction, and gathers field data to support efficient deployment.

You will document DMARC, MPOE/MPOP, Telco rooms, and conduit routes, verify 120V power availability, grounding, and environment, and deliver clear recommendations to engineering and

Qualifications

• 2+ years telecom, OSP/ISP, or field inspection experience.
• Basic understanding of fiber networks and telecom infrastructure.
• Ability to read site layouts and document field conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and reporting skills.
• Experience with fiber deployments (FTTH, enterprise).
• Familiarity with permitting and utility coordination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits to assess fiber installation readiness.
• Identify and document: DMARC, MPOE/MPOP, and Telco room location.
• Capture site photos and aerial views with proper orientation.
• Complete standardized survey templates and reports.
• Confirm availability of dedicated 120VAC power and proper grounding.
• Verify circuit labeling, isolation, and grounding system compliance.
• Assess Telco room/equipment space for accessibility and environment.
• Evaluate conduit routes and coordination with building management.
• Identify external infrastructure and permitting constraints.
• Deliver clear survey reports with deficiencies and recommendations.

Skills

Telecom field inspection

OSP/ISP awareness

Reading site layouts

Detail-oriented reporting

Fiber deployment experience

Permitting coordination

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

ON-SITE Fiber Field Technician | Site Surveys | OSP | Telecom

Position Summary

The Fiber Site Survey Technician performs on-site assessments to determine readiness for fiber optic service installation. This role ensures that all electrical, environmental, pathway, and space requirements are met before construction and installation.

The technician collects field data, documents site conditions, and provides clear recommendations to engineering and construction teams to enable efficient, first-pass deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Site Survey & Documentation

• Conduct site visits to assess customer locations for fiber installation readiness
• Identify and document:
• Demarcation point (DMARC), MPOE/MPOP, and Telco room location
• Capture site photos and aerial views with proper orientation
• Complete standardized survey templates and reports

Power & Grounding Verification

• Confirm availability of:
• Dedicated 120VAC power (15–30 Amp circuit)
• Grounded outlet within 6 feet of equipment location
• Verify:
• Proper circuit labeling and isolation
• Grounding system meets telecom standards (≤25 ohms, #6 AWG copper)

Equipment Space & Environment

• Assess Telco room or equipment area for:
• Adequate space and accessibility
• Mounting surface (fire-rated backboard or rack space)
• Validate environmental conditions:
• Temperature (55–85°F)
• Humidity ≤70%
• Clean, dust-free, low vibration space

Pathway & Conduit Assessment

• Evaluate pathway from building entry point to equipment location
• Document any interior conduit path from entry to DEMARC if it exists betw between floors or across interior ceilings
• Identify:
• Existing conduit vs. new requirements
• Clear routing path with pull capability
• Coordinate with building management for access and approvals
• Verify conduit size and take a picture to illustrate the potential of placing another cable (fiber) in the conduit

OSP Interface & Access

• Identify external infrastructure:
• Handholes, manholes, pedestals, and fiber entry points
• Assess feasibility of fiber routing from right-of-way to building
• Note permitting or construction constraints

Reporting & Recommendations

• Deliver clear, accurate survey reports including:
• Site conditions and deficiencies
• Required customer actions vs. provider scope
• Provide constructability insights to reduce delays and rework

Qualifications Required

• 2+ years telecom, OSP/ISP, or field inspection experience
• Basic understanding of fiber networks and telecom infrastructure
• Ability to read site layouts and document field conditions
• Strong attention to detail and reporting skills
• Experience with fiber deployments (FTTH,enterprise)
• Familiarity with permitting and utility coordination

Key Deliverables

• Completed site survey checklist
• Photo documentation and aerial views using PowerPoint
• Marked-up site diagrams
• Actionable readiness report