Telecommunications Mechanic II. Minot Air Force LilyLifestyle

Telecommunications Mechanic II

Bowhead seeks a Telecommunications Mechanic II at Minot AFB location. The Telecommunications Mechanic II installs, tests, troubleshoots, programs, maintains, and repairs digital switching equipment, telephone sets, attendant consoles, power and ringing relay racks, miscellaneous telephone, radio, fire alarms, intrusion alarms, and computer data circuits and related apparatus required in the central switching office along with maintaining the VOIP networked phone system.

Responsibilities include:

Analyzing system failures and other unusual system occurrences to isolate the source of the problem and determine whether the failure is caused by software, hardware, or other factors.

Maintaining manual and/or computerized central office records, including detail records, traffic analysis records, cable records, line records, subscriber service records, and spare parts inventories.

Running cables, key cables, or house wire to all telephone sets, terminal connectors, lugs, pins, or screws, associated with key telephone equipment and/or terminating equipment for non-voice circuits.

Having a global knowledge of how Base Telecommunications Services (BTS) operate under government contracts and understanding working within the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

IT fundamentals and experience with Ethernet and Fiber Optic technologies is required.

Must Obtain Security+ Certification within 6 months of employment along with obtaining proper government clearance.

Knowledge of Avaya and Cisco platforms and software applications.

Essential functions will include:

Operating and maintaining BTS equipment and systems in a serviceable condition and/or restoring to a serviceable condition; including equipment purchase(s), inspection, periodic testing, adjustment, and repair.

Maintaining BTS work center records, including but not limited to, BTS Maintenance/Repair Log, PMI inspection records, cable installation/repair test results, other required records applicable to the task order.

Preventive Maintenance Inspections, including but not limited to, switch power tests and spare conduct / fiber strand test.

Installing, removing, maintaining, modifying, troubleshooting, and repairing voice and/or non-voice communications systems including intercom and public address systems; alarm systems; teletype equipment; and electronic and electromechanical telephone key systems/PBAXs; terminal and communications equipment, including line drivers.

Providing customer service solutions and interacting with coworkers and clients in a courteous and professional manner.

Working productively, multi-tasking, and managing priorities effectively.

Performing duties and operation of tools of the trade safely and in strict compliance with OSHA rules.

Answering the telephone repair helpdesk and interfacing with customers.

Administrating the Cisco Call Manager server, Cisco Unity voicemail platform, and Cisco ISE access control list.

Working both independently with little supervisory direction and as a team player using good judgment and problem solving skills.

Being punctual and flexible regarding scheduled and non-scheduled service requirements.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Minimum of one (1) year experience performing equipment troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance for structured cabling systems.

Experience splicing aerial cable from bucket lift, aerial lift and/or other hoist mechanism is a plus.

Preference given to candidate with one or more years' experience installing, splicing and servicing Cat 5, 5e, 6 and fiber optics.

Must be fluent in English and able to read, write and follow instructions (including diagrams, flow charts and pictures).

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Public trust clearance at this location.