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Aquila Corporation is seeking an experienced Fiber MDU Installation & Splicing Technician to perform fiber construction and installation within multi-dwelling unit (MDU) properties, including apartments, condominiums, townhomes, mixed-use buildings, and similar multi-unit facilities. This position is responsible for pre-wire and post-wire fiber installation, fiber splicing, equipment installation and setup, testing, troubleshooting, labeling, documentation, and project closeout.

• Review and interpret MDU construction prints, floor plans, fiber diagrams, riser diagrams, and installation specifications.
• Walk buildings and verify proposed fiber routes before installation.
• Identify telecom rooms, MDFs/IDFs, risers, pathways, unit locations, equipment locations, and fiber distribution points.
• Install and route fiber through walls, ceilings, attics, basements, crawlspaces, risers, hallways, and designated pathways.
• Install conduit, innerduct, raceway, microduct, J-hooks, cable supports, and other pathway systems when required.
• Maintain proper bend radius and pulling tension; secure and protect fiber throughout the building.
• Leave appropriate service loops/slack at termination and equipment locations.
• Firestop penetrations as required and label cables, pathways, floors, units, terminals, and equipment locations.
• Coordinate around other trades and maintain clean, organized, professional cable routing.

• Complete fiber installation in finished or occupied buildings.
• Route fiber from building distribution locations to individual units.
• Install hallway, riser, surface-mount, concealed, and raceway pathways as required.
• Perform wall penetrations while minimizing impact to finished surfaces.
• Route and secure fiber neatly inside individual units.
• Install subscriber/service-drop fiber from the assigned terminal to the designated equipment location.
• Seal penetrations, protect property finishes, and restore/clean all work areas.
• Prepare fiber-optic cable and perform fusion splicing.
• Perform single-fiber and/or ribbon splicing when required.
• Install and organize splice trays; prepare and seal splice closures.
• Splice feeder, distribution, riser, and service fibers.
• Terminate fiber connectors when required.
• Maintain correct fiber assignments and color codes.
• Label fibers, ports, terminals, and splice locations; maintain accurate splice documentation.
• Troubleshoot poor or failed splices.

• Install fiber distribution equipment within MDFs, IDFs, telecom rooms, and common areas.
• Install fiber distribution panels, enclosures, terminals, cabinets, splitters, patch panels, and fiber-management hardware as specified.
• Install ONTs and related subscriber equipment when required.
• Install mounting boards, brackets, racks, and equipment supports.
• Route, dress, secure, and label fiber patch cords while maintaining proper fiber management and service loops.
• Verify equipment is securely mounted and installed according to project specifications.
• Connect power and low-voltage equipment when within authorized scope and assist with activation/provisioning when required.

• Perform OTDR and optical power-meter testing when required.
• Use visual fault locators and fiber identification equipment.
• Verify continuity and correct fiber assignments.
• Identify…