Junior Cable Installation Technician

GLOTECH, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Annual leave

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Educational assistance

Certification / Training reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Employer match

Job summary

GLOTECH, Inc. invites applications for a cabling installation role focused on copper and fiber-optic networks. The candidate will install, test, label, and document premises cabling, including patch panels, enclosures, cable trays, and conduits, while following system drawings and safety practices.

Travel as needed and hold a valid driver’s license. Required certifications include confined spaces (outside plant and general), forklift, and aerial/scissor lifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the installation of copper and fiber-optic cable plants.
• Proficient in installation and testing of premise cabling, connections, patch cords, patch panels, enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, PDS conduit, and related hardware.
• Ability to read and interpret system installation drawings and apply knowledge to cabling installation while promoting safety.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and required certifications: confined space outside plant installations, Permit-Required Confined Spaces, forklift, aerial and scissor lifts.

Responsibilities

• Install, label and test premise cabling, connections, patch panels, enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, PDS conduit, and related hardware.
• Update cable run sheets and other documentation as required.
• Read and interpret system installation drawings and design packages for cabling installation.
• Install LC, MTRJ, SC and RJ45 connector terminations and test fiber-optic and copper cabling systems.
• Label cables and hardware according to standards and run sheets.
• Install various cable trays, PDS and EMT conduit up to 4 inches; fuse/splice fiber optic cable.

Skills

Copper cabling

Fiber-optic cabling

Premise cabling installation

Cable testing

Reading installation drawings

Safety procedures

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

LC termination

RJ45 termination

Fiber optic testing tools

Job description

GLOTECH, Inc., founded in 1995, is a privately and minority-owned company serving military, federal and commercial clients. We are a successful Information Technology firm with a large staff currently providing superior information technology and advanced engineering services around the world. Our success is built on attracting and retaining quality staff through a highly competitive benefits package with a special focus on continuing career development and corporate financial support. We also maintain a collegial working environment and offer our staff opportunities to improve and enhance their skills.

GLOTECH is committed to a comprehensive employee benefits program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. We provide medical dental and vision care, disability insurance (short and long term), Life & AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Commuter Transportation and Parking Reimbursement), and Employee Assistance Programs. Additionally, we provide Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, Educational Assistance, Certification /Training Reimbursement, and a 401(k)-retirement savings contribution plan (with employer match).

Responsibilities

• Install, label and test premise cabling, connections, patch panels, equipment enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, Protective Distribution System (PDS) conduit, and associated hardware.
• Updating cable run sheets and other documentation as required.
• Read and interpret system installation drawings and design packages and apply that knowledge to cabling installations.
• Install LC, MTRJ, SC and RJ45 connector termination and test fiber-optic and copper cabling systems.
• Labeling of cables and associated hardware according to standards and cable run sheets.
• Install various types of cable tray, Protective Distribution Systems (PDS) and EMT conduit up to 4 inches. Able to fusion splice fiber optic cable.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain a government security clearance.
• Ability to travel as needed to meet project requirements.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the installation of copper and fiber-optic cable plants is required.
• Must be highly proficient in the installation and test of premise cabling, connections, patch cords, patch panels, equipment enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, PDS conduit, and associated hardware.
• Possess a demonstrated ability in reading and interpreting system installation drawings and design packages and applying that knowledge to the cabling installation while promoting a safe work environment and implementing safe work practices.
• Must be proficient in the proper handling, installation, of LC, MTRJ, SC and RJ45 connector termination and testing of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems.
• Must be proficient in the installation of various types of cable tray, PDS, and EMT conduit up to 4 inches.
• Possess experience with access points, repeaters, data center, computer lab, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP), direct access storage drive, mainframe, open systems and switches/routers.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Must have the following required certifications:
  • Must be confined space certified for outside plant installations
  • Permit-Required Confined Spaces Certification
  • Forklift Certification
  • Aerial and Scissor Lifts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Installer 1 (INST1), BICSI Installer 2, Copper (INSTC) and BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber (INSTF) certification are highly desirable.

This is a talent pipeline opening. We are building a network of qualified talent for general consideration of future job openings.

GLOTECH, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.