OSP Technician

Crystal Management, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CMIT is seeking a Telephone Systems OSP Technician to install and maintain voice and data infrastructure on the Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. Duties include LAN cabling, VoIP devices, and cable locating to support base operations.

Required experience in copper/fiber installation and testing, along with strong customer service skills and safety awareness. A valid NM driver’s license and security clearance are noted requirements.

Qualifications

• Familiar with copper and fiber installation and testing standards.
• Experience with interior and/or exterior cable installation, maintenance, and testing.
• Knowledge in telecommunications systems and practices.
• Familiarity with copper and fiber cable installation, repair, and cable locating.
• Customer service experience.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, meet with the customer tactfully and courteously and establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Understanding of safety practices in telecom environments.
• Experience with tools/test equipment for installation and maintenance of telephone/data networks.
• Self-starter with ability to direct activities of other team members.
• Diplomatic, multi-task capable, adaptable to a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain voice and data infrastructure throughout the installation.
• Install, terminate, test, and activate LAN cabling and telecommunication end devices, including VoIP devices.
• Locate cables for dig permits; interior and exterior cable repairs.
• Occasional copper and fiber cable splicing and testing.
• Install other low voltage cables or low speed circuits.
• Perform installations according to base, industry, and safety standards.

Skills

Copper testing

Fiber testing

Telecom systems

Customer service

Safety procedures

Team leadership

Diagnostics tools

Education

New Mexico driver’s license

Telephone Journeyman License ES-7J

BICSI Installer 1 or 2

Tools

Test equipment

LAN cabling tools

Job description

CMIT is looking for a Telephone Systems OSP Technician on the Kirtland Air F Force Base C4 Contract in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain voice and data infrastructure throughout the installation.
• Installation, termination, testing, and activation of LAN cabling and telecommunication end devices, to include VoIP devices
• Locating of cables for dig permits; interior and exterior cable repairs.
• Occasional copper and fiber cable splicing, and cable testing.
• Installation of other low voltage cables or low speed circuits.
• Perform installations according to current base, industry, and safety standards, and legal requirements.
• Complete work based on customer submitted work orders, dig permit requests, or emergency outage reports.
• Coordinate with customers, permitting office, and other work centers.
• Properly document, label, and record all work to include entry into electronic records systems as required.
• Coordinate with the customer on specific requirements, and where necessary and appropriate coordinates with other contractors.

Qualifications

Required

• Must be familiar with current copper and fiber installation and testing standards.
• Previous experience with interior and/or exterior cable installation, maintenance, and testing.
• Knowledge in telecommunications systems and practices.
• Familiarity with copper and fiber cable installation, repair, and cable locating.
• Customer service experience.
• Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, meet with the customer tactfully and courteously and establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with customers and coworkers.
• Understanding of proper safety practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to work being performed in a telecommunication environment.
• Experience with the tools and test equipment required for the installation and maintenance of telephone and data network services.
• Applicant must possess refined critical thinking skills, should be a self-starter, and possess the ability to direct the activities of other team members.
• Applicant must be diplomatic, multi-task capable, adaptive to a dynamic environment, dependable and reliable.

Physical Demands

• Ability to meet physical requirements of the positions such as climbing ladders, standing, bending, and lifting for duration of the duty day.
• Must be capable of working in confined spaces.

Education/Certification Required

• Valid New Mexico driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Telephone Journeyman License ES-7J - New Mexico Preferred.
• BICSI Installer 1 or 2 preferred.

Clearance Required

• Requires a SECRET security clearance.