Telecommunications Technician

Excel Management Systems, Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications services company is looking for a skilled Telecommunications Technician to install and maintain voice and data circuits and fiber optic systems. The ideal candidate will have over four years of experience, proficiency in splicing and testing fiber optic cables, and the ability to read CAD drawings for effective installation. Responsibilities include planning installations, troubleshooting network outages, and maintaining documentation of network configurations. This position requires a strong work ethic and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years experience in telecommunications, including installation and maintenance.
• Experienced in the use of optical fiber fusion splicing equipment and techniques.
• Knowledge in reading CAD drawings and understanding cable designs.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain voice and data telecommunications network circuits.
• Plan network installations by studying customer orders and technical specifications.
• Install, terminate, splice, test, and document fiber optic cabling.
• Troubleshoot and repair outages while maintaining documentation.

Skills

Telecommunications hardware installation

Optical fiber fusion splicing

Troubleshooting

Network maintenance

Reading CAD drawings

Job description

Excel Management Systems, Inc. · 691 N. High Street, 2nd Floor Columbus, OH 43215 · Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

JOB TITLE: Telecommunications Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Candidate will install, splice, tip, terminate, test and repair fiber optic cable infrastructure into buildings to include patch panels and cables, racks and cabinets, raceways/cable ladders, and termination jacks (keystones) and into communication manholes for the local cable plant infrastructure for the network. Candidate will work as part of a team and must display a rigorous work ethic and possess the initiative and independent thinking to thrive in a dynamic environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes communications systems by installing, operating, and maintaining voice and data telecommunications network circuits and equipment.
• Plans network installations by studying customer orders, plans, manuals, and technical specifications; ordering and gathering equipment, supplies, materials, and tools; assessing installation site; and preparing an installation diagram.
• Responsible for the installation, termination, splicing, testing, certification and documentation of fiber optic cabling as well as related fiber optic maintenance activities.
• Installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexores, cable trays, and alarm and fire-suppression systems; building ironwork and ladder racks; establishing connections; programming features; establishing connections and integrations; following industry standards; activating remote access tools; and coordinating with contractors.
• Verifies service by testing circuits, equipment, and alarms; and identifying, correcting, or escalating problems.
• Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and cables and recording configuration diagrams and specifications.
• Maintains network by troubleshooting and repairing outages, testing network back-up procedures, and updating documentation.
• Maintains customer rapport by listening to and resolving concerns and answering questions.
• Maintains safe work environment by following codes, standards, and legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of four (4) years experience in telecommunications, which may include installation, programming, configuration, testing and maintenance of telecommunication hardware and software and fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Experienced in the use of optical fiber fusion splicing equipment and techniques, mechanical splicing and optical architecture.
• Knowledge and experience in reading CAD drawings and understanding cable designs.