Telecommunications Infrastructure Technician - IT/Network Closet Survey & Installation

SEFNCO Communications Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

Boot Voucher

Job summary

MasTec Communications Group is seeking a Telecommunications Infrastructure Technician - IT/Network Closet Survey and Installation to perform field surveys, document rack and cabling layouts, and support installation of IT/network infrastructure in various facilities.

You will travel to commercial, enterprise, and data-center sites (up to 75%), conduct OTDR tests, inspect copper/fiber, and generate field documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; electronics/telecom/technical trade training preferred.
• 3+ years in telecom/network infrastructure, data centers or similar.
• Experience with fiber optics and OTDR testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveys of IT/network closets and document rack/cabling layouts.
• Create and update field documentation including rack elevations and floor plans.
• Inventory existing assets with serial numbers, and track equipment and test results.
• Perform fiber and copper cabling inspections and testing; document findings.
• Coordinate with customers and engineers to ensure scope and safety compliance.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Independent troubleshooting

Reading plans and diagrams

Microsoft Word and Excel

Communication and organization

Travel availability up to 75%

Education

High School diploma or GED

Electronics/telecommunications/technical training

Tools

Fiber test equipment

OTDR testing

Cable and patch panel testing tools

Job description

Overview

At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours.

As a Telecommunications Infrastructure Technician - IT/Network Closet Survey and Installation, you will work in a safety-minded environment supporting the assessment, documentation, testing, and modernization of mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

Responsibilities

As a Telecommunications Infrastructure Technician - IT/Network Closet Survey and Installation, you are responsible for performing detailed field surveys of IT/network closets and supporting installation of similar network, cabling, rack, power-support, and grounding/bonding infrastructure in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and customer requirements. You believe in doing the job right. Being the best. And you’re up for the challenge.

In addition, you will:

• Perform physical surveys of IT/network closets, telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, racks, cabinets, pathways, and associated infrastructure; accurately record as-found conditions
• Document network equipment locations and physical connectivity, including device hostname, rack designator, uplink port, uplink neighbor, patch path, media type, connector type, and installed endpoint/drop counts
• Create and update field documentation including rack elevations, floor-plan markups, photographs, cable/pathway records, equipment inventories, test records, and survey workbooks
• Inventory existing communications and network assets and record make, model, part number, serial number, software/firmware version, site/building, IT/network closet, rack/cabinet location, and condition as required by the customer
• Perform fiber optic inspection and testing, including bidirectional OTDR testing and identification of spare fiber strands, and maintain accurate native test results and trace files
• Inspect and document copper and fiber cabling, patch panels, terminations, pathways, labels, grounding/bonding, rack space, cable management, and general installation condition
• Document existing power-support infrastructure serving network equipment, including receptacles, PDUs, UPS systems, circuit identification, backup power sources, and available rack space; coordinate panel access or energized electrical testing with qualified electrical personnel
• Perform approved non-intrusive grounding and bonding measurements using calibrated test equipment when trained and authorized; maintain current calibration records for survey instruments
• Identify reusable, replaceable, and new-install requirements for telecommunications racks, cabling, pathways, patching, UPS/PDU equipment, grounding/bonding, and related infrastructure based on field conditions and customer criteria
• Read and interpret floor plans, rack elevations, cable schedules, installation drawings, bills of material (BOM), method-of-procedure documentation, and customer installation specifications
• Assemble, modify, and install telecommunications racks and cabinets, ladder rack/cable tray, patch panels, fiber and copper cabling, cable management, network equipment, UPS/PDU components, and grounding/bonding conductors within the technician’s qualifications and approved scope
• Route, terminate, label, dress, test, and document copper and fiber cabling in accordance with approved standards and customer requirements; support equipment turn-up, cutover, and commissioning activities as directed
• Use hand tools, power tools, fiber test equipment, copper test equipment, labeling tools, laptops/tablets, and other survey and installation tools safely and correctly
• Perform self-quality checks of survey data and installed work before submission or sign-off; immediately identify discrepancies, access issues, safety concerns, damaged infrastructure, or conditions outside the approved scope
• Inventory, transport, protect, and account for tools, test equipment, materials, and customer data while working at commercial, enterprise, government, campus, data center, industrial, and other secure customer locations
• Follow all site safety, security, access, CUI/data-handling, lockout/tagout, fall-protection, ladder/lift, and customer-specific requirements applicable to the assigned work
• Establish and maintain a professional rapport with customers, supervisors, engineers, electricians, and co-workers, and provide clear daily status and field documentation

Qualifications

About You

• Safety is a part of your day-to-day, and you have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality
• You have a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and can work independently from survey checklists, drawings, standards, and written instructions
• High School diploma or GED; electronics, telecommunications, networking, or technical trade school training is preferred
• You have 3 or more years of experience with telecommunications, network infrastructure, IT/network closets, data centers, structured cabling, central office, or similar installation and field-survey work
• You have practical experience with fiber optic cabling and test equipment; experience performing and interpreting OTDR tests is strongly preferred
• You are familiar with telecommunications racks/cabinets, copper and fiber patching, cable pathways, labeling, grounding/bonding, UPS/PDU equipment, and common network hardware
• You can read floor plans, rack elevations, cable schedules, one-line diagrams, installation notes, and equipment documentation and translate field conditions into accurate records
• You have the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel and work within company or customer-provided databases, survey forms, mobile applications, and file repositories
• You can maintain accurate equipment serial-number records, photographs, test files, and other field data with strong attention to detail
• You possess excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills and can coordinate effectively with technical leads and customer representatives
• You are dependable; you follow instructions, respond to management direction, and keep commitments
• You have experience safely using hand and power tools and can lift tools and equipment as needed (minimum 10 lbs; team lifting or mechanical assistance used where required)
• You must be willing and available to travel away from home for several weeks at a time (up to 75%) and work at commercial, enterprise, government, campus, data center, industrial, and other secure customer sites
• You must be able to satisfy customer background screening, identification, safety, security, and site-access requirements applicable to the assigned project
• BICSI, ETA/FOA fiber, OSHA, manufacturer cabling, lift, first-aid/CPR, or other relevant technical/safety certifications are preferred but not required unless specified by the project

Compensation of $29-$35 per hour, depending on the experience.

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Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Red Wing Boot Voucher

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Paid sick time

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec!

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.