OSP Technician

Crystal Management; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 46,838,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

CMIT on Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Telephone Systems OSP Technician to install and maintain voice and data networks, including VoIP devices and LAN cabling. You will locate cables for permits, perform copper and fiber testing, and ensure all work meets safety standards.

Responsibilities include completing work orders, coordinating with customers and permitting offices, and documenting work in electronic records.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with copper and fiber installation and testing standards.
• Experience with interior/exterior cable installation, maintenance, and testing.
• Knowledge of telecommunications systems and practices.
• Familiarity with copper and fiber cable installation, repair, and locating.
• Customer service experience.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and work with customers.
• Understanding of safety practices and regulations in telecom environments.
• Experience with tools/test equipment for telecommunication installations.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain voice and data infrastructure throughout the installation.
• Install, terminate, test, and activate LAN cabling and telecommunication end devices (VoIP).
• Locate cables for dig permits; perform interior/exterior cable repairs.
• Splice copper and fiber cables; test cables.
• Install other low voltage cables or low speed circuits.
• Follow base, industry, and safety standards; complete work orders and outage reports.
• Coordinate with customers, permitting office, and other work centers.
• Document and record work in electronic systems; label and organize records.
• Coordinate with customers and other contractors on requirements.

Skills

Copper & fiber installation

VoIP devices

Cable testing

Customer service

Safety compliance

Oral & written instructions

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Job Location: Albuquerque, NM 87123

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $34.91 - $40.00

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Information Technology

CMIT is looking for a Telephone Systems OSP Technician on the Kirtland Air 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.