Structured Cabling Technician

Overview:

We are seeking a Structured Cabling Technician who will be a critical member of a U.S.-based global systems integrator providing technology solutions and services for commercial and government clients. This is a full-time permanent role supporting one of our teams in Chantilly, VA.

This job is a professional low voltage technical and installation position working on construction sites, health care facilities, government facilities, commercial and retail buildings.

Responsibilities:

Technician under the guidance of the Foreman, Supervisor and Project Manager will be responsible for:

• The installation, termination, and testing of low voltage cabling systems in multiple work environments to include construction and active facilities.
• Technician must be dependable, provide necessary support to the Foreman and assist in successful implementation on the project. Technician must exhibit the ability to provide outstanding customer service and deliver project installations according to the customers expectations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technician must be detail oriented, analytical. Process and compliance focused. Ability to work independent of direct supervision; self-starting;
• Team Player.
• Good organizational, written, and verbal skills (meticulous regarding documentation).
• Excellent people skills, customer oriented, willingness to help others.
• Dependable, Positive and Proactive approach.
• Strong work ethic and ability to have flexible work schedule.
• Technician must demonstrate good customer skills.
• Technician must demonstrate that they are fully competent decision makers and demonstrate they have leadership abilities.
• Technician must perform installations that always adheres with the Vision and industry safety requirements.
  • Safety First 100%
• Technician must be able to supervise technicians and provide OJT (On the Job Training) when required.
• Technician must stay current with the latest technologies and installation procedures.
• Technician must have a full understanding of the scope of work.
• Technician must have the ability to understand and accurately complete all paperwork required of assigned project.
  Technician must be able to run small to medium projects when required.
  • Requires full understanding of the project scope of work
• Technician must be fully competent of the Vision standard for quality installation craftsmanship and customer service excellence.
• Technician must be fully competent at installation and termination of various copper and fiber products in accordance with TIA/EIA standards and BICSI standards.
• Technician must be fully competent in testing and troubleshooting of copper and fiber cable plant systems in accordance with TIA/EIA standards and BICSI standards.
• Technician must be fully competent at directing his team in assembling, installing, and securing various cable trays, racks, and cabinets used in telecommunications closets.
• Technician must understand the basic principles of grounding and bonding as described in the BICSI installation methods and must be capable of properly bonding cable trays and properly grounding racks, cable trays, etc.
• Technician must be knowledgeable in the proper operation of all Visions Cat5, Cat5E, Cat6 testers to include proper operation of the tester, properly saving test results and properly downloading and storing test results on the network.
• Technician should be knowledgeable in the proper operation of Visions fiber power meter testers to include proper operation of the tester, properly saving test results.
• Technician should be knowledgeable in the proper operation of an OTDR to include proper operation of the OTDR, properly saving test results.
• Technician must be fully capable of interpreting test results from fiber and copper testers and successfully troubleshooting and properly repairing the fiber or copper cable plant to ultimately ensure a correct and valid test.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of industry experience.
• Knowledge of fiber and copper troubleshooting is needed.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• BICSI and industry Certifications are preferred.
• This position requires a background check and drivers license check.
• Ability to lift various items is required, as well to stand for long periods of time and climb ladders.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to lift 75lbs and climb ladders as required.

Certifications

• BICSI Installer 2 Copper / Fiber, Industry manufacturer certifications - preferred
• OSHA safety certification 10/30 - preferred
• HILTI powder actuated tools - preferred
• Confined Space - preferred
• Aerial Lift - preferred

Work Authorization

• Must be a US Citizen

Additional Perks/Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401K with Company Matching
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement
• Birthday off with pay
• Leadership Development Training

Company Overview:
Vision Technologies, a national and global systems integrator, provides IT services and solutions for commercial and federal clients. Our seasoned staff has keen insight into trends and emerging technologies that are changing the way we work, communicate, and protect our society. We offer design, installation, support and project management for Distributed Antenna Systems, Passive Optical Networking, voice/data, wireless systems, security, audiovisual, and video teleconferencing delivering powerful IP-centric, integrated solutions that get results.

Vision Technologies is an AA/EOE/M/F/Disabled/VET Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to an individuals race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability.