Technician II - Fiber

Job Summary

The Fiber Technician is responsible for all aspects of Fiber including but not limited to installing, terminating, testing, and splicing.

• The Fiber Technician must have basic copper termination skills
• The Fiber Technician will install a work area outlet for the floor, modular furniture, and wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks. Mount faceplates and surface mount boxes correctly. Adhere to IES COMMUNICATIONS labeling standards).
• The Fiber Technician will build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic, and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels).
• The Fiber Technician performs testing, continuity test horizontal and riser cable, use of volt-ohmmeter, troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable, use a tone set.
• The Fiber Technician installs LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, and MPO/MTP connectors, for both multi-mode & single-mode fiber
• The Fiber Technician will terminate simplex & duplex jumper cord
• The Fiber Technician will terminate & breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g. Corning/Commscope)
• The Fiber Technician will terminate & breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g. 3
  
  DNX)
• The Fiber Technician will terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber
• The Fiber Technician will install fan‑out kits including buffer tube
• The Fiber Technician will calculate the end to end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode & single-mode fiber
• The Fiber Technician will fully complete all IES paperwork accurately and on time specifically, timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, Job Blog, tool transfers and others as required
• The Fiber Technician will complete any other duties as assigned

• The Fiber Technician will test using an OTDR, Fluke DTX 180
• The Fiber Technician troubleshoots using an OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end, and Network‑wide

• The Fiber Technician will perform mechanical splicing with all types of fiber cable
• The Fiber Technician will perform fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable
• The Fiber Technician performs building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices

• Must be able to move up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to work at heights and on a ladder, and in confined spaces
• Must be able to utilize tools, as specified above
• Must present a neat appearance
• Be on time, ready to work, everyday
• Display a positive work attitude
• Exhibit appropriate work behavior
• Display initiative; seek out additional work
• Adhere to IES safety regulations
• May be required to travel overnight or for extended periods of time

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 5 plus years of experience in Fiber
• Industry Certs preferred (Corning/FOA)
• Data Center installation experience preferred
• Proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat‑cure)
• Testing & Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems experience required (OTDR & PMLS)
• Mechanical and Fusion Splice experience preferred
• OSP / Confined Space Entry experience preferred (splicing)
• Must be able to comprehend prints and drawings
• Basic reading and writing skills
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to meet IES driving standards policy
• Must be able to work independently

2-4 years

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity

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Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans encouraged to apply.