Telecommunications Apprentice

A/Z Corporation; North Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, and vision

Disability coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Profit-sharing opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A/Z Corporation in Connecticut is seeking an Apprentice Telecom Technician to assist in the installation or maintenance and inspection of telecommunication systems under a licensed technician. The role focuses on learning through hands-on work at project sites or the A/Z office, supporting a range of telecom tasks.

You will work with blueprints and sketches, install cables, supports, and racks, and perform tests to TIA/EIA standards while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience: 0-4 years of Field Experience, trade school or apprenticeship.
• Be highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations.
• Good documentation and record keeping.
• Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork including time sheets, daily reports and material requests.
• Understanding of and strict adherence to daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Appropriate state certification or license.
• OSHA 10 certification.

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance at assigned location; may include A/Z office or other project site.
• Will work with sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows blueprints, insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring.
• Assist with installation of cable supports, through floor and wall sleeves, fire stopping materials
• Participates in data cable installations, open wiring, with conduit and on cable trays;
• Assists with installation of relays racks, cabinets, network switches.
• Assists with Installation of cable trays above and below floors
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Assists with termination data, voice, coaxial, control and fiber optic cables.
• Test cables to TIA/EIA level II standards with cable analyzer.
• Perform other routine duties as directed by workplace leader,
• Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality;
• Participate in site housekeeping;
• Additional duties as directed by management.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Customer focus

Documentation

JHA adherence

Education

Trade school or apprenticeship

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Apprentice Telecom Technician will participate in the installation or maintenance and inspection of telecommunication systems and associated process along side a licensed Telecom Technician.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular attendance at assigned location; may include A/Z office or other project site;
• Will work with sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows blueprints, insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring.
• Assist with installation of cable supports, through floor and wall sleeves, fire stopping materials
• Participates in data cable installations, open wiring, with conduit and on cable trays;
• Assists with installation of relays racks, cabinets, network switches.
• Assists with Installation of cable trays above and below floors
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Assists with termination data, voice, coaxial, control and fiber optic cables.
• Test cables to TIA/EIA level II standards with cable analyzer.
• Perform other routine duties as directed by workplace leader,
• Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality;
• Participate in site housekeeping;
• Additional duties as directed by management.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Experience: 0-4 years of Field Experience, trade school or apprenticeship;
• Be highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations;
• Good documentation and record keeping;
• Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork including time sheets, daily reports and material requests;
• Understanding of and strict adherence to daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA);
• Appropriate state certification or license;
• OSHA 10 certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to perform tasks in all aspects of construction sites; ability to climb ladders and crawl as needed; ability to work from aerial lifts; ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

GMP - Aseptic and non-Aseptic Areas and Non GMP Area - Offices spaces

As a 100% employee-owned company, A/Z Corporation is committed to supporting the well-being and financial success of its Team Members by offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, and vision insurance, disability coverage, mental wellbeing services, a 401(k) retirement plan, profit-sharing opportunities, paid vacation and holidays, and other benefits for eligible Team Members.

A/Z Corporation is an employee owned, tobacco-free, equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other legally protected status.