Entry Level Technician-Structured Cabling / Audio Video

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY :

Install, test, troubleshoot and perform maintenance on low voltage voice / data, audio / visual, and security cable systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

An employee in this position will assist and learn to perform the essential job functions listed below with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company will make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability to enable the qualified individual to perform essential job functions.

Perform installation and maintenance of structured cabling, troubleshoot, and commissioning of Low Voltage Systems to include Voice / Data, Audio / Visual, and Security

Pull, route, install and terminate structured cabling infrastructure in a commercial environment

Test cable / troubleshoot and document networking issues

Install data line support structures

Install cable pathway systems (cable trays, cable racks, J-hooks or D-rings)

Install, terminate, test, label and document horizontal, backbone and other cables

Install modems, routers and switches

Install and change out UPS’s and Mico-pods

Perform speed test on data circuits

Dress and route cable into telecommunications closets, modular furniture and other work area outlets

Build out telecommunication and equipment rooms

Firestop various types of cable penetrations

Establish and maintain relationships with customers to ensure customer satisfaction and quality of service

Respond to emergency service calls as necessary

Travel to different jobsites as needed, requiring a valid driver’s license

Duties of this position must be performed on-site at customer locations

Ability to meet physical demands and perform the essential job functions within the work environment identified in this job description

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

High School Diploma or GED required

0-2 years structured cabling technician experience preferred

0-2 years experience installing voice and data systems in a commercial environment preferred

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED :

Basic knowledge of voice / data, and other low voltage system installation

Basic knowledge of electronics and associated circuitry

Basic knowledge in structured cabling and other advanced technologies (network, data / voice, audio / visual, and security)

Ability to learn understand architectural / construction drawings

Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately when dealing with clients, co-workers, and / or personnel at levels up to President

Familiarity with BICSI, EIA, TIA or NEC Standards

Willingness to work days, nights & weekends as required

Maintain a safety conscious work environment

Demonstrated ability to absorb new information and training; apply knowledge in the field

Demonstrated initiative and creativity for self-development within and outside of the company

Ability to work well with little supervision, individually and in a team environment

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and be able to move about in an outside and warehouse environment.

Operate computer, machinery, tools, vehicles and industrial equipment and must have the ability to use hands to move, set up, adjust, assemble, control, test, operate, or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.

Constantly communicate and exchange information with team members and must be able to effectively communicate correct information with vendors

Read / comprehend, write, communicate orally, reasoning and analytical abilities, and mental flexibility

Frequently move objects up to 75 lbs. pounds

Ability to pull fiber / copper cable, terminate Cat 5 / 6 RJ-45 jacks

The employee will constantly climb, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, and reach above shoulder when working with equipment, material loading and unloading, and other related tasks

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to compare and distinguish material grades and administrative data

Hearing ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking level with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound.

Position may require work to be performed in tight, confined areas

TRAVEL :  This position may require out-of-town travel from time to time.