Technician II - Fiber

Job Summary

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

• Basic copper termination skills.
• 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).
• 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).
• Perform testing, continuity test horizontal and riser cable, use of volt‑ohmmeter, troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable.
• Install LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, and MPO/MTP connectors for both multi‑mode & single‑mode fiber.
• Terminate simplex & duplex jumper cord.
• Terminate & breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g., Corning/Commscope).
• Terminate & breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g., 3
  
  DNX).
• Terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single‑mode fiber.
• Install fan‑out kits including buffer tube.
• Calculate the end‑to‑end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode & single‑mode fiber.
• Fully complete all IES paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, Job Blog, tool transfers, and others as required).
• Complete any other duties as assigned.

• Test using an OTDR, Fluke DTX 180.
• Troubleshoot using an OTDR to identify and correct problems end‑to‑end, and network‑wide.

• Perform mechanical splicing with all types of fiber cable.
• Perform fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable.
• Perform building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices.

• Physical and Mental Requirements:
  • 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.
• Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:
  • 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.
• Minimum Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  2‑4
• License
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Minimum Education:
  
  High School

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