Telecommunications Technician 2 - Las Cruces, NM with Security Clearance

About the role

The Electronics Technician 2 position is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This role involves installing and maintaining basic telecom equipment, gaining knowledge of various telecommunication systems, and becoming a qualified BICSI Technician.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain basic telecom equipment using hand and power tools.
• Gain understanding and knowledge of Telecommunication Systems including OSP & ISP Copper, CCTV, DAS, Fiber Optic, and Structured Cabling.
• Become a qualified BICSI Technician.
• Support complex scopes specific to Healthcare, Government, Higher-Education, Federal Aviation (preferred), and Mission Critical industries.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in related Telecommunications experience specific to the oversight and installation of OSP & ISP Copper, CCTV, DAS, Fiber Optic, and Structured Cabling within diverse construction industries.
• Requires a BICSI certification, at minimum a BICSI Installer 1 for copper certification.
• Must be able to show proof of US Citizenship (passport).
• Manufacture Certifications and/or Fiber Certification.
• Experience in & knowledge of telecommunications installation in complex markets including Federal & Government Facilities, Healthcare/Hospitals, Commercial Buildings, and Mission Critical Facilities.
• Ability to pass basic telecommunications knowledge test.
• Core Market Sector: Hands-on experience & knowledge in the installation of Low-Voltage specialty contracting industries, solution-driven initiatives, and overall leadership to field-project teams.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understand plans and specifications.

Qualifications

• Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Reliable transportation daily to & from the appointed jobsite.
• Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches.
• Basic knowledge of operating Hand & Power Tools safely, along with adhering to all Safety Regulations & Procedures.
• Understand how to Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure including Copper & Fiber Cables, both active & passive components using electronic devices.
• Strong communications, time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Consistently report to work on time, work well with others to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment.
• Ability to Sketch Rack, Floor & Wall Elevations.
• Previous working experience in Terminating, Testing & Troubleshooting of Horizontal Copper (Cat 5, Cat 6).
• Previous experience installing various types of Low-Voltage Cabling.
• Understanding of Installation, Inspection, Terminating, Testing and Troubleshooting of ISP/OSP Telecommunications Systems (Fiber Optics, Category 5, 6, 6A & Associated Equipment) including:
  • Varieties pathways and Cable Tray
  • Varieties Cabinet and Racks
  • Varieties Telecommunications Devices
  • Prefabricated Components and Assemblies
  • Telecommunications Grounding Systems
• Ability to lead the installation of cable from Telecommunications Rooms (TR) to work area outlets (WAO) while following directions & ensuring cables are installed methodically & arranged in proper bundles at TR for ease of dressing & termination.
• Required to have a full set of Tools obtained prior to the first day of employment as needed to perform the position.
• Knowledge & understanding of different color codes & strong familiarity with TIA & EIA Standards.
• Ability to label & test Horizonal Cable as required for the position.
• Maintain a clean working environment & participate in daily job site cleanup.
• Must be able to perform Quality Assurance checks of the team's work to ensure cable installation is performed within all applicable requirements.
• Ability to successfully install one or more of the following systems including Backbone & Riser Cable (Copper & Fiber), Plywood & Racks, Cable Trays (TC, MDF & IDF), OSP & ISP, along with Site Grounding.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.