Structured Cabling/Fiber Technician

At PPC Partners we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. The following values guide our behaviors: A Servant's Heart — Focus on the Needs of Others, Wisdom — Insightful, Integrity — Honesty and Trustworthy, Courage — Decisive and Confident in Others, Humility — Modest and Respectful, Passion — Unfailing Dedication.

Responsibilities

• Inspect work areas and complete Job Hazard Analysis prior to starting work to ensure a safe jobsite and compliance with company safety standards.
• Review and plan daily tasks, scheduling, equipment, tools, and material needs to maintain project efficiency and quality.
• Analyze blueprints and prepare for upcoming tasks by anticipating equipment, procedures, and training needs.
• Complete post-installation documentation, timesheets, materials reconciliation, and daily logs.
• Run new cabling and conduit in new or existing buildings.
• Terminate and test fiber optic cabling, new and existing cabling, voice and data jacks, and data cables.
• Build and mount rack equipment such as ladder racks and cable trays.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and hardware components at various locations to ensure system functionality and performance.
• Maintain structured cabling systems and assist in deploying, splicing, and testing fiber optic cable.
• Operate necessary vehicles, tools, and equipment as required by job specifications.
• Stay current on low-voltage cabling codes, color codes, industry standards, and testing procedures.
• Communicate professionally with customers, team members, permitting authorities, and vendors.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, initiative, and creativity in fieldwork.
• Pre-plan and identify methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
• Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention.
• Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company. Support goal of achieving zero accidents.
• Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed.
• Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• 5 years experience in structured cabling is strongly preferred.
• BICSI Certification preferred.

Skills

• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity — both are non-negotiable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-starter with willingness to take on difficult cabling jobs.
• Solid attention to detail with good follow-through.
• Ability to read and understand floor plans.
• Ability to work in team environment with demonstrated positive attitude.

Physical Requirements

• Perform work while standing, climbing ladders, crawling, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs., both indoors and outdoors.
• Work in environments involving moving machinery, temperature fluctuations, dust, fumes, and confined spaces.