Cabling Technician I

About the role

Join CBX Solutions, the nation's leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to code and industry standard practices
• Run, pull, and terminate copper
• Aid co-workers with installation and routine maintenance of structured cabling systems
• Ensure products are installed to industry standards, faceplates and labels neat and plumb, ensuring a professional appearance
• Maintain project housekeeping protocols
• Aid in keeping track of site tools and materials to avoid loss or damage

Requirements

• Hold and retain the OSHA-10 certificate
• Pass pre-employment background check and drug test
• Demonstrate ability to ask applicable questions and willingness to learn new skills
• Punctuality and consistent daily attendance

Qualifications

• Basic hand and power tools to perform assigned job site tasks
• Understanding of safety as it relates to each division and the use of appropriate safety measures in daily tasks
• Familiarity with industry and best practices
• Ability to install cabling according to industry standards with minimal supervision
• Ability to install cable pathways including but not limited to: J-Hooks, Basket Tray, Ladder Rack, and Ladder Rack Setting Cabinets
• Ability to dress cables neatly and in-line with applicable standards
• Ability to use hand and power tools to assist in building out data closets including but not limited: 2-Post Racks, Ladder Rack Setting Cabinets
• Ability to terminate and install standard industry copper connectors with minimal supervision/training
• Ability to identify different fiber types (Single mode and Multimode), fiber connectors (LC, SC, ST, MPO, APC), and understand basic troubleshooting (Toning, Butt-set, etc.)
• Some entry-level manufacturer and/or industry training, examples include: CommScope Uniprise, Panduit PCT
• Basic understanding of bonding and grounding installation principles: Telecommunication Busbars, Compression style connectors, Routing and installation of bonding conductors, Basic understanding of firestopping principles: Firestop Caulk, Firestop Pillows, Firestop Putties, Basic understanding of transmission principles: Copper Fiber, Copper Testing – Setup testing equipment and save test results, Properly read redline drawings with accuracy

Skills

• Limited experience up to 2 years

Physical Demands

• Standing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with hands and arms for more than two-thirds of the time
• Approximately one-third of the time may be spent walking and engaging in verbal communication or listening
• Frequent lifting and moving of materials weighing between 25 and 50 pounds is required

Work Environment

• May involve travel to project sites and exposure to a variety of environmental conditions
• These may include outdoor weather, proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery, and the use of hand tools or hardware
• Employees may be subject to frequent heavy lifting and other physical demands typical of a construction or warehouse environment