Maintenance Trades Helper

Abacus Technology Corporation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking an installer to support LAN and fiber cable systems within a federal contractor environment. You will prepare and install connectors, run continuity and fiber tests, and assist with documentation.

Requires 1+ year experience with copper/fiber networks, ability to read drawings, lift up to 30 pounds, work indoors/outdoors, and US citizenship. Applicants will undergo a government security review.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience installing and maintaining copper and fiber cables for voice and data networks.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings including infrastructure design and splicing diagrams.
• Familiar with test equipment and cable testing procedures; capable of safe handling and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and install connectors for LANs and automated communications systems.
• Utilize LAN testers, fiber testers, and continuity testers to verify installations.
• Create and maintain documents supporting the communication systems.

Skills

LAN/WAN knowledge

Technical drawings interpretation

Physical labor/ability

Tools

LAN testers

Fiber testers

Continuity testers

Job description

Abacus Technology Corporation is a Federal government contractor and provider of enterprise information technology (IT) services and solutions. For nearly 40 years, we’ve developed effective partnerships with government and industry to tackle business challenges and pressures for Federal Defense, Civilian, and Intelligence customers. Abacus maintains core competencies in: IT Infrastructure Support, Network Operations and Maintenance, Communication Solutions, Systems Engineering and Integration, Cyber Security / Information Assurance, Application Development, Program Management, and Business Transformation.

Job Description

• Prepare and install connectors for use in local area networks (LAN) and automated communications systems.
• Utilize test equipment such as LAN testers, fiber testers, and other continuity testers.
• Create and maintain database, and modify program contents to provide for new data preferred experience with office systems.
• Coordinate with other departments as necessary to perform operational maintenance tests, interface with equipment, and change requirements affecting maintenance and installation activities.
• Review, update, and generate documents supporting the communication systems.

Qualifications

1+ years experience providing installation and maintenance for copper and fiber cables supporting voice and data networks. Experience with LAN/WAN and telecommunication networks. Must possess the understanding and knowledge of basic electronic principles, fiber optics and light wave transmissions. Capable of reading and interpreting technical drawings including infrastructure design and splicing diagrams. Familiar with test equipment and cable testing procedures. Knowledge of safety precautions related to cable splicing. May be required to crawl under/behind customer work environments to gain access to client systems. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted. May be required to perform physical acts such climbing to obtain access to systems. Must be comfortable working in an office environment and outside in a variety of conditions. Must be a US citizen.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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