Lead Cabling Technician

Logicalis GmbH; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Logicalis is seeking a Field Cabling Technician to lead a team responsible for installing, modifying, and maintaining voice, data, and video cabling systems under supervision of the Department Manager in Tempe, AZ.

The candidate will survey installation areas, read blueprints, perform site surveys, and ensure all work meets industry standards. Travel to sites and occasional on-call duties are required. An Associate’s Degree and 5 years of cabling experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in related area.
• 5 years cabling experience.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.
• BICSI Technician or similar certification.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day planning, operation and problem-solving to ensure team meets required level of service.
• Supervises installation of Structured Cable Distribution Systems.
• Leads efforts in installation of outlets, pulling cable, fire stopping and pre-termination.
• Performs site surveys, reads blueprints and conducts visual site inspections.
• Maintains adherence to safety standards and uses PPE at all times.
• Tests copper and fiber cables to certification parameters and diagnoses issues.
• Maintains knowledge of ANSI, EIA/TIA, BICSI and local codes.

Skills

Independent judgment

Education

Associate’s Degree in related area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Leads team responsible for installations, modifications, repairs, maintainence of voice, data and video cabling systems under direction and supervision of Department Manager. Surveys installation areas to determine work methods, tools, materials, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day planning, operation and problem-solving to ensure team meets required level of service.
• Supervises installation of Category 3, Category 5, Enhanced Category 5, Category 6 and Fiber Optic Structured Cable Distribution Systems.
• Leads efforts in installation of outlets, pulling cable, fire stopping and pre-termination including organizing, forming, dressing and labeling cables to industry standards.
• Provides updates on projects to assigned Project Manager and Department Manager.
• Performs site surveys, reads and uses blueprints and floor plans and conducts visual site inspections.
• Performs and supervises work in retrofit and new construction environments and implements cut-overs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of LAN/WAN topologies, cabling standards and components.
• Attends training and safety meetings.
• Works safely at all times utilizing necessary Personal Protection Equipment.
• Determines closet and equipment layouts and installs closet hardware including backboards, connecting blocks, racks, patch panels and fiber enclosures, and balance video equipment.
• Terminates, assembles and installs 8-pin modular connectors and coaxial connectors, light crimp connectors and optical fiber ST and/or SC ceramic connectors.
• Tests copper and fiber (multimode and singlemode) cables to required certification parameters utilizing appropriate test equipment as required.
• Diagnoses and corrects copper and optical fiber problems.
• Removes and demolishes abandoned cables.
• Maintains and references industry standards including ANSI, EIA/TIA, and local BICSI and National Electric Code.
• Installs grounding infrastructure and performs grounding tests.
• Performs cable splices for copper and optical fiber (mechanical and fusion).
• Identifies active circuits.
• Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of Logicalis through performing behaviors consistent with the organization's values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Logicalis in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
• Supports and conducts self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has limited supervisory responsibilities with respect to daily delivery activities of field technicians.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience / Technical Requirements / Certifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree in related area.
• Experience / Technical Requirements: 5 years cabling experience.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office applications.
• Certifications: BICSI Technician or similar certification.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Possess high level of independent judgment within established procedures.
• Ability to work extended hours including evening/weekend (overtime) as needed.
• Ability to be regularly scheduled for on-call status if needed.
• Must be able to work safely following company policy/procedures on safety.
• Daily travel to work sites along with possible travel to out of-town work sites.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is constantly required to sit, talk, see, hear, and use hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; move about, climb steps or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Logicalis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to employ people who are qualified by reason of education, training, experience, and demonstrated performance. We value inclusion and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, marital status, age, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal or state laws. NOTE: It is Logicalis’ practice that when a client requires medical testing, the employee must accept that requirement as a condition of their assignment and either submit to the tests or show proof they’ve completed the test satisfactorily (i.e., TB Test negative). As a condition of employment this role requires a valid Driver’s License which must always be maintained.

Compensation

Hourly Compensation Range: $25/hr to $30/hr (Negotiable)

Benefits Summary

LogicalisUS Benefits Summary Logicalis is an international solutions provider of digital services currently accelerating the digital transformation of its 10,000 customers around the world. Through a globally connected network of specialist hubs, sector-leading experts (in education, financial services, government, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, retail and telecommunications) and strategic partnerships (including Cisco, Microsoft, HPE, IBM, NetApp, Oracle, ServiceNow, and VMware), Logicalis has more than 6,500 employees focused on understanding customer priorities and enhancing their experience. As Architects of ChangeTM, Logicalis’ focus is to design, support, and execute customers’ digital transformation by bringing together their vision with its technological expertise and industry insights. The company, through its deep knowledge in key IT industry drivers such as Security, Cloud, Data Management and IoT, can address customer priorities such as revenue and business growth, operational efficiency, innovation, risk and compliance, data governance and sustainability. Logicalis Group, with annual revenues of $ 1.5 billion annually, maintains operations in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific and Africa and is part of Datatec Group, which is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE:DTC), with revenues of more than $ 4.1 Billion.