Telecommunications Technician

Duties & Responsibilities

• A. Phone:
• Layout of phones for new construction.
• Moves, adds and changes to phones.
• Programming on Nortel 81C i.e. name, authorization codes, class of service, ring, ACD-que.
• Certifications on all components of switch and phones.
• Troubleshooting problems.
• Training end users.
• Maintenance on phones and switch.
• Voicemail; add and delete mailboxes, change passwords, train end users, trouble shoot problems.
• Voicemail; automated answering systems and mail menus.
• Call accounting; monitor employee use of phones, create departmental reports, track fraud.
• Install new phone lines; take over existing phone lines on newly acquired land.
• Record keeping; track location of jacks, pairs, phone numbers and updates monthly.
• Planning/working on special events i.e. boxing events, concerts etc.
• Other duties as assigned.
• B. Backbone Wiring & Phone Room Design:
• Installation and termination of 50pr, 200r and 300pr cable on 110 blocks.
• Wiring; CAT3, CAT5, CAT6.
• Termination and certification of CAT3, CAT5 and CAT6.
• Wire management, wire moldings, installation of basket tray, racks and termination blocks.
• Outside cable splicing, underground cabling, outside plant i.e. lightning protection, pedestals etc.
• Installation of all fiber optic cable both indoor and outdoor.
• Fusion of fiber optic cables and terminations consisting of ST & SC hot melt connectors.
• Certification of fiber with OTDR's and other scanners to verify DB loss for future maintenance.
• Installation of all gaming cables i.e. RS422 and fiber duplex.
• Installation and termination of all cable TV i.e. RG6, RG11, RG59.
• Bury outside cable, conduit and manholes.
• Underground cable splicing.
• C. Alarm:
• Install and maintain all equipment.
• Monitor alarms and reporting.
• Data entry i.e. contacts, instructions, pass codes, panel information.
• Quarterly, monthly maintenance cleaning.
• Quarterly training of Nation PD.
• Design layout for new buildings complete with AutoCAD drawings.
• Access control, burglar troubles, and fire troubles.
• Input points, programming panels and monitoring equipment.
• ABM and Radionics Certifications for on-going updates.
• D. Surveillance:
• Installation and maintenance of digital and analog components i.e. VCR's, quads, monitors, multiplexers etc.
• Clean all equipment quarterly.
• Adds and layout for new construction.
• Train end users.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED combined with a minimum of five years experience in communications.
• Must possess knowledge of Northern Option 11 and /or Option 81 and/or Meridian Mail.
• Cable installation and management skills preferred.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and communications software.
• Experience in the termination of CAT5, Level 2 and coaxial cables preferred.
• Security systems background preferred.
• Must possess a valid NYS Driver's license.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including some weekend hours.