Telecommunications Technican

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Cherry Point Landing (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Telecommunications Mechanic I for an upcoming proposal effort supporting Fleet Readiness Center East (FRC East) at MCAS Cherry Point, NC. This is a PT/on-call role with hands-on installation and maintenance of voice and data telecom systems.

Responsibilities include wiring, Avaya CM-7 integration, and testing of PBX/telecom infrastructure, with security clearance requirements. The work involves lifting up to 50 pounds in an on-site environment.

Qualifications

• PBX/PABX installation, operation and maintenance experience.
• Avaya CM-6.x or higher certification or equivalent.
• Ability to install, repair and test voice/data cabling (Cat5) and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot PBX/PABX and voice communications systems.
• Run and terminate Cat5/data cabling for telephone and PBX equipment.
• Install and service Avaya CM-7 and related servers/equipment.
• Ensure cable and equipment meet safety and performance specs.
• Physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Skills

PBX/PABX installation

Avaya Aura CM-7 knowledge

Fiber & copper cabling

Cat5 structured cabling

Physical stamina

Education

Avaya CM Certification 6.x+

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Avaya Aura CM-7 with G-450 servers

PBX/PABX hardware tools

Job description

Telecommunications Mechanic I (FRCE-2026-26034):

Bowhead seeks to network with a Telecommunications Mechanic I for an upcoming proposal effort in suppoort of Fleet Readiness Center East (FRC East), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, Havelock, North Carolina.

This is a PT/ Oncall position.

Job duties to include but are not limited to:

• Installs, removes, maintains, modifies, troubleshoots, and repairs voice and/or non-voice communications systems including intercom and public address systems; alarm systems; teletype equipment; and electronic and electromechanical telephone key systems/PBAXs; terminal and communications equipment, including line drivers.
• Runs cables, key cables, or house wire to all telephone sets, terminal connectors, lugs, pins, or screws, associated with key telephone equipment and/or terminating equipment for non-voice circuits.
• Required to have documented experience with Avaya Aura CM-7 with G-450 servers, analog and digital telephone installation and repair, fax machine installation and repair, coax cable installation and repair, and fiber optic cable and copper cable installation and repair.
• Five years of experience installing, operating or maintaining Private Branch Exchange (PBX)/Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX) telephone systems (this experience shall have been obtained within the last seven years); and,
• Certification in Avaya Communication Managers 6.X and above; or,
• Seven years of experience installing, operating or maintaining PBX/PABX telephone systems (this experience shall have been obtained within the last 10 years).
• Five years of experience installing, maintaining and repairing customer premise telephone station equipment and related ancillary equipment in a PBX and Avaya CM-6.x and above; and,
• Two years of experience installing and testing structured Category 5 cable (Cat 5) (or greater) telecommunications cabling and wiring systems for both riser and horizontal station wiring requirements.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Confidential level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Confidential clearance at this location.