Communications Technician - Richmond, VA

Overview

The Communications Technician 3 is responsible for the Installation, Planning, Organizing and Scheduling of communications cabling and equipment to complete assigned work orders, including assigning tasks, assuring the work is being installed in a high‑quality manner and performing quality inspections. This position will be responsible for monitoring task completion, compliance issues, and preventing safety issues in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.

In this position, you will be required to have a proficient understanding & knowledge of Telecommunication Systems including OSP & ISP Copper, CCTV, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling. Additionally, each technician must make every effort to become a qualified BICSI Technician.

The candidate being considered must have hands‑on experience & knowledge in the installation of Low‑Voltage specialty contracting industries, solution‑driven initiatives & overall leadership to field‑project teams. This candidate will be responsible for supporting complex scopes specific to Healthcare, Government, Higher‑Education, Federal Aviation (Preferred) & Mission Critical industries.

• Required to have extensive field‑experience specific to the Installation, Termination & Testing of Structured Cabling Plants within Commercial Construction industries.
• Previous working experience in Terminating, Testing & Troubleshooting of Horizontal Copper (Cat 5, Cat
  6).
• Extensive Understanding of Installation, Inspection, Termination, Testing and Troubleshooting of ISP/OSP Telecommunications Systems (Fiber Optics, Category 5,6, 6A, & Associated Equipment) Including:
  • Various pathways and Cable Tray
  • Various Cabinet and Racks.
  • Various Telecommunications Devices
  • Prefabricated Components and Assemblies.
  • Telecommunications Grounding Systems
• Ability to lead & supervise a team of 6‑10, with the ability to operate independently while supporting a Communications Superintendent.
• Required to have a full set of Tools obtained prior to the first day of employment as needed to perform the position.
• Knowledge within the following Terminations of the following Fiber & Cable listed below:
  • Anaerobic
  • Unicam
  • Fusion Splicing
  • Riser Cable
  • Horizontal Cable
• Successful experience partnering with diverse types of Connectors, Terminations & Pin Configurations.
• Proficient knowledge in different color codes & strong familiarity with TIA & EIA Standards.
• Ability to label & test Horizonal Cable as required for the position.
• Clear understanding & installation experience within the following telecommunications systems (Locally & Globally) including:
  • Video & Data Cabling
  • Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling
  • OSP & ISP Copper
  • CCTV
  • Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
  • Patch Panels
• Ability to successfully install one or more of the following systems including Backbone & Riser Cable (Copper & Fiber), Plywood & Racks, Cable Trays (TC, MDF & IDF), OSP & ISP, along with Site Grounding.

• Responsible for leading project teams on small, moderately complex telecommunications installation & maintenance projects.
• Oversight & lead Junior employees in the Installation, Termination & Testing of diverse structured & fiber optic cabling specific to new‑build commercial construction industries.
• Daily on‑site presence with ability to pull cable 100 Pair or smaller as necessary without assistance.
• Ensure all daily toolbox talks are conducted & documented once completed.
• Conducts all inspections, evaluations & tracking of inventory as required throughout the project life cycle.
• Responsible for reading & understanding all plans, specifications & blueprints throughout each phase of the project.
• Provide mentorship to junior apprentices & technicians on‑site to ensure continuous growth & technical knowledge of employees.
• Responsible for terminating various manufactures of copper termination blocks, with a strong understanding of how improper installation can affect quality testing efforts.
• Utilize & consistently reference BICSI Guidelines for proper installation & termination procedures as required.
• Ability to lead & conduct the…