Communications Cabling Technician

Communications Cabling Technician

US-FL-Coral Springs | Technical | Full Time | Operations

Job Description

Responsible for implementation, coordination, installation, and/or oversight of a wide variety of activities for complex network cable wiring systems for voice, data and video. Position may require added duties, functions or projects on a needed basis or at the discretion of management. Duties include, but are not limited to, the items listed below.

• Use of construction drawings, schematic diagrams, BICSI specifications, EIA/TIA codes and system-defined standards to move or install new communications infrastructure.
• Measure, cut, assemble and install conduit, pathways, install related structured cable components and necessary terminations.
• Use specialized testing devices and system-defined standards to test compliance requirements and document results.
• Ensure standard quality levels are met with respect to fire stoppage, construction regulations, EIA/TIA codes and BICSI structured cabling standards.
• Lift, carry and move cable and equipment as required.
• Work with unshielded twisted pair, single and multi-mode fiber optic, coaxial cable and all other types of limited energy cable.
• Use diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot problems, or repair cable (cable tester, fiber‑optic light source and power meter, laptop computers, continuity testers).
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot intra‑building fiber‑optic cables. Terminate all fiber‑optic connectors, manufacture and provide fiber patch cords. Maintain and troubleshoot outside plant inter‑building fiber‑optic cables, or equivalent and oversee contractors.
• Troubleshoot complaints and/or end user related concerns.
• Certify data wiring and monitor, inspect, and conduct all tests required, ensuring all system component connections are operating properly.

• Considerable knowledge of cabling infrastructure and electronic components required for networking.
• Considerable knowledge of NFPA regulations, EIT/TIA codes, BICSI standards, etc.
• Ability to install structure cabling components that meet the needs of the system.
• Ability to read construction drawings, schematic diagrams, and system‑defined infrastructure standards.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records.

• Occasionally, the employee will need to lift objects up to 75 lbs. and be able to exert up to 100 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to operate a variety of equipment and tools including diagnostic and testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Must be able to go through and work in very confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and very cold conditions, including indoors (such as commercial/industrial freezer with subzero temperatures).
• Must be able to climb and work on tall ladders – up to 30 ft.
• Must be able to work on miscellaneous types of lifts, etc.
  
  - up to 250 ft.
• Must be able to work standing/walking prolonged periods in excess of 8 hours.

• Requires the ability to read variety of correspondences, manuals, instructions, journals, etc.
• Requires the ability to utilize basic mathematics (add, subtract, multiply, divide, utilize decimals and percentages, English‑to‑metric conversions).
• Ability to effectively interface and collaborate with customers.
• Ability to present themselves and their work in a professional manner to management and to customers.
• Prepare and complete forms, reports, documentation, etc., and be able to apply basic rules of grammar, punctuation, dictation, and style.
• Requires the ability to communicate and direct people to convey or exchange information; includes receiving instructions assignments or directions from superiors.
• Fields of vision required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to differentiate between specific colors and shades of colors on cable wires, etc.
• Should have basic hand tools for installation of data cabling systems and have fiber optic hand‑tools.

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by either an…