Technician I - Structured Cabling

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services, including electrical, mechanical, and communications contracting solutions for commercial, industrial, residential, and renewable energy markets.

About the role

The Communications Technician I must learn and possess the skills required to function as a contributing member of a technical team. Typically, the Technician I has no experience to one (1) year of experience in the structured cabling industry.

Responsibilities

• Install a work area outlet for floor (i.e. monument), modular furniture (i.e. surface mount box), and wall (i.e. box eliminator).
• Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method.
• Route cable through modular furniture.
• Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack, and label cables.
• Suspend and support cable correctly: Cable tray, J-hook, D-rings, Bridal rings, Trapeze.
• Build closets: Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic, and hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required.
• Perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.
• Terminate low-voltage devices.
• Fully complete all IES COMMERCIAL paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers, and others as required).
• Adhere to and participate in all Company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum of zero (0) to one (1) year experience in telecommunications or related technical field.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic construction industry knowledge preferred.
• Must possess and learn to effectively use basic hand tools: screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight, and gloves.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in an outdoor or indoor construction work environment.
• Self-motivated, positive in approach, professional, and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
• Promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentations.
• Proven skill level or the ability to learn to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
• Ability to work at heights, off a ladder, and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds, and move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• Ability to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Ability to meet Company minimum driving standards preferred.

Workplace Type: Onsite