Fiber Tech 2
About the role
Install (air-blown and traditional), troubleshoot, clean, terminate, splice, repair (break/fix), provide final system testing, and occasional removal of fiber optic cabling for outside and inside fiber-optic cable plant.
Install cabinet, MDF, IDF, TDU, floor mount rack, and wall mount rack including racking and removal of equipment.
Use provided database tool(s) and field knowledge to aid in the creation of new pathways.
Cook with stakeholders and fiber technicians.
Use OTDR, OLTS, VFI/VFL, OPM, inspection microscope, etc. to test and analyze fiber network to ensure contiguous communication, network integrity, and quality.
Maintain optical equipment; calibrate test equipment.
Provide preventive maintenance for fiber network.
Interpret engineering documentation including schematics, fiber management systems, and performance OTDR reports.
Comply with University and industry fiber-optic and cabling standards.
Complete work in locations throughout the main campus, Hospital, Research Park and some off-campus locations.
Using various computer-based programs, maintain documentation of time worked (daily activity), track materials and labor, update fiber network changes and upgrades, vehicle logs, and compose clear and concise reports as requested.
Some after hour work is necessary (including weekend and holiday).
Perform on-call rotation as required.
Requires ability to be on Campus within 1 hour.
Requirements
- Three years full-time work or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) installing and terminating voice and data unshielded twisted cable, a basic knowledge of building design with an understanding of horizontal distribution required, the ability to distinguish colors and a working knowledge of Category 5 and 6 standards (EIA/TIA standards) and demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills are also required.
- Must possess a valid Utah drivers license.
- Strong Computer Skills Preferred.
- Familiarity with air-blown fiber techniques.
- Light Brigade (or similar) FOC certification(s).
Qualifications
- Voice and Data wiring: Three years full-time work or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
- Telephone Installation and Repair: Three years full-time work or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
- Fiber Optic cabling: Three years full-time work or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
Skills
- AutoCAD and GIS preferred.
Benefits
N/A
Pay
$15.50 to $24.50 per hour
Schedule
Regular hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday (40 hours a week). Evening, weekend, and on-call work as needed.