Communications Cabling Technician

Duties And Responsibilities

• Use of construction drawings, schematic diagrams, BICSI specifications, EIA/TIA codes and system-defined standards to move or install new communications infrastructure.
• Measure, cut, assemble and install conduit, pathways, install related structured cable components and necessary terminations.
• Use specialized testing devices and system-defined standards to test compliance requirements and document results.
• Ensure standard quality levels are met with respect to fire stoppage, construction regulations, EIA/TIA codes and BICSI structured cabling standards.
• Lift, carry and move cable and equipment as required.
• Work with unshielded twisted pair, single and multi-mode fiber optic, coaxial cable and all other types of limited energy cable.
• Use diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot problems, or repair cable (cable tester, fiber-optic light source and power meter, laptop computers, continuity testers).
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot intra-building fiber-optic cables.
• Terminate all fiber-optic connectors, manufacture and provide fiber patch cords.
• Maintain and troubleshoot outside plant inter-building fiber-optic cables, or equivalent and oversee contractors.
• Troubleshoot complaints and/or end user related concerns.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of cabling infrastructure and electronic components required for networking.
• Considerable knowledge of NFPA regulations, EIT/TIA codes, BICSI standards, etc.
• Ability to install structure cabling components that meet the needs of the system.
• Ability to read construction drawings, schematic diagrams, and system-defined infrastructure standards.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally, the employee will need to lift objects up to 75 lbs. and be able to exert up to 100 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to operate a variety of equipment and tools including diagnostic and testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Must be able to go through and work in very confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and very cold conditions, including indoors (such as commercial/industrial freezer with subzero temperatures).
• Must be able to climb and work on tall ladders - up to 30 ft.
• Must be able to work on miscellaneous types of lifts, etc. - up to 250 ft.
• Must be able to work standing/walking prolonged periods in excess of 8 hours.