Aptitude Technician ; Union- Bowling Green, OH

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Aptitude, JE Dunn’s strategic partner for technology integration services, was born out of the growing need to meet the increasingly complex demands of modern building projects.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

The Aptitude Technician 3 (Union) role is responsible for performing complex installation, routing, labeling and testing of fiber and low-voltage systems in a variety of environments, and supporting the commissioning of systems through substantial practical experience. Environments and project types may include data centers, hospitals and commercial construction, both new build and remodels of existing buildings. Role responsibilities are not all encompassing as specific work tasks, project types and build phases drastically vary.

This is a broad representation of the type of tasks and requirements required of Aptitude Technicians at JE Dunn. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision Making:
  Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.

• Working knowledge of basic tools
• Basic understanding and use of principles of layout and construction math as necessary per project needs
• Basic understanding of cabling technology and installation techniques
• Pulls, routes and secures copper and fiber cabling per drawings and standards
• Assists with device rough-in, mounting of back boxes and pathway installation
• Terminates jacks, patch panels and assists with labeling and documentation
• Supports testing and troubleshooting of finished installations
• Responsible for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance and following OSHA standards
• Adheres to JE Dunn safety standards
• Role requires personal ownership of all necessary hand tools and pouches
• Expected behavioral standards:
• Shows up and is ready to work when scheduled
• Communicates absence or tardiness with supervisor as early as possible
• Shows respect for yourself and others
• Works safely

In addition, this position is responsible for:

• Identifies installation issues and escalates to supervision for assessment and correction
• Performs advanced cable and fiber splicing and certification testing
• Interprets engineered drawings, riser diagrams and one-lines for other team members
• Utilizes knowledge of systems and cabling architecture to assist with the commissioning process
• Documents test results and assists in identifying failed components

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Effective Communication skills, verbal and written
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work
• Proficiency with termination tools and inspection scopes
• Expert knowledge of OTDR trace analysis and troubleshooting
• Understanding of loss budgets, polarity, and cleanliness standards
• Certifications such as BICSI INSTF
• Proficient with hand tools and test equipment such as OLTS or OTDR
• Basic understanding of principles of layout and construction math
• Strong understanding of BICSI, NFPA, and NEC standards
• Knowledge of types and uses of fiber and copper cabling
• Ability to complete assigned duties with minimal guidance
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• 5+ years experience in specific trade (Preferred)
• 5+ years commercial construction experience (Preferred)
• Must be able to lift at least to 50 pounds
• May be exposed to extreme…