Telecommunications Apprentice

Position Summary

The Apprentice Telecom Technician will participate in the installation or maintenance and inspection of telecommunication systems and associated processes alongside a licensed Telecom Technician.

Position Responsibilities

• Regular attendance at assigned location; may include A/Z office or other project site;
• Works with sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows blueprints, ensuring concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring;
• Aids in installation of cable supports, through floor and wall sleeves, fire stopping materials;
• Aids in data cable installations, open wiring, with conduit and on cable trays;
• Aids in installation of relays racks, cabinets, network switches;
• Aids in installation of cable trays above and below floors;
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Aids in termination of data, voice, coaxial, control and fiber optic cables;
• Tests cables to TIA/EIA level II standards with cable analyzer;
• Performs other routine duties as directed by workplace leader;
• Maintains strict adherence to safety rules and quality;
• Participates in site housekeeping;
• Additional duties as directed by management.

Qualifications

• Skills & Experience/Requirements:
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Experience: 0-4 years of field experience, trade school or apprenticeship;
• Highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations;
• Good documentation and record keeping;
• Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork including time sheets, daily reports and material requests;
• Understanding of and strict adherence to daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA);
• Appropriate state certification or license;
• OSHA 10 certification.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical Demands:
• Ability to perform tasks in all aspects of construction sites;
• Ability to climb ladders and crawl as needed;
• Ability to work from aerial lifts;
• Ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 50 lbs.