IT Senior Cable Technician - Digital Technology Services

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in New Jersey seeks a Senior Cable Technician to support campus-wide structured data and voice cabling. You'll ensure the integrity of the cabling infrastructure, assist with maintenance duties, and troubleshoot technical issues. This role offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cable installation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of structured cable systems and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support all cabling needs for daily MAC work.
• Test, troubleshoot, and document cable problems.
• Manage patch cable and hardware inventory.

Skills

Cabling standards knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cable testing equipment

Copper and fiber hand tools

Construction tools

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Senior Cable Technicians are responsible for supporting campus wide structured data and voice cable plant. These positions will be supervised by the cabling infrastructure Project Manager and report to the Admin Dir, Bio-Med Engineering.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of an Senior Cable Technicianat Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Support all cabling needs for daily MAC (moves, adds, and changes) work.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and document any cable (Cat, Fiber and Coax) problems.
• Assist with troubleshooting and replacement of defective WLAN Access Points.
• Assist with troubleshooting and testing PC, printer, and miscellaneous equipment cable problems.
• Maintain IDF¿s and BDFs.
• Maintain Data Centers cable infrastructure.
• Support cabling request for Data Centers.
• Perform cable installations.
• Route and dress cables around office furniture.
• Assist with installation of UPSs.
• Perform other task related to cabling as needed.
• Manage patch cable and cabling hardware inventory.
• Pin custom cables when needed.
• Optimizes departmental and interdisciplinary resources to maximize team.
• Initiates, writes, and evaluates system, operational and department documentation.
• Identifies areas for procedural improvements.
• Provides detailed specifications describing functions to be automated.
• Provides on-call support for clinical applications. 19. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. 20. Carry and climb tall ladders. 21. Lifts a minimum of 20 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 20 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day. 22. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 23. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• 2 - 3 years of experience for non-senior position.
• 5 or more years of experience for senior position.
• Knowledge of cabling standards (EIA/TIA).
• Knowledge of Voice and Data structured cable systems.
• Experience with testing copper, fiber and coax cable.
• Ability to use cable, fiber and coax cable testing equipment (Fluke, etc.).
• Ability to read and understand blue prints.
• Experience with copper, fiber and coax hand tools.
• Experience with hand construction tools.
• Ability to terminate copper, fiber and coax cables.
• Able to work days, nights and weekends as needed.
• Good organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Ortronic Cabling or Belden Cabling or Siemon Cabling or BIX cabling or ADC/Krone Cabling or CNCI Cabling or Honeywell Cabling or Panduit Cabling or BICSI Cabling or Ortronic Fiber Optic Cabling or Belden Fiber Optic Cabling or Siemon Fiber Optic Cabling or BIX Fiber Optic Cabling or ADC/Krone Fiber Optic Cabling or CNCI Fiber Optic Cabling or Honeywell Fiber Optic Cabling or Panduit Fiber or BICSI Fiber.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting Minimum RateStarting at $39.67 Hourly Job Posting DisclosureHMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.