Maintenance Trades Helper

Abacus Technology Corporation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks a Maintenance Trades Helper to support telecommunications at Joint Base Charleston. This full-time role involves installing connectors for LAN and automated systems, using LAN and fiber testers, and maintaining data records and documents related to the communications infrastructure.

Applicants must be US citizens and pass a government security background check. The job requires physical capability to lift up to 30 pounds and work outdoors in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience installing/maintaining copper and fiber cables for voice/data networks.
• Understanding of basic electronic principles and fiber optics.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings incl. infrastructure designs and splicing diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and install connectors for LAN and automated communications systems.
• Operate LAN/fiber test equipment and continuity testers.
• Create and maintain databases; modify programs to handle new data.
• Coordinate maintenance tests and interface with equipment and requirements.
• Review, update and generate documents for communication systems.

Skills

Copper/fiber cabling

LAN/WAN basics

Technical drawings

Test equipment usage

Safety awareness

Physical ability

Tools

LAN testers

Fiber testers

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Maintenance Trades Helper to provide telecommunications support for Joint Base Charleston. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

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.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled