About this opportunity
Marathon TS lists this Network Installation Technician opportunity in fort belvoir, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview:
We are seeking a Cable/Network Installation Technician to join our team supporting Enterprise Infrastructure Installation Support.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and distinguish properties and types of copper/fiber optic cable
- Interpret blueprints
- Inventory job supplies and materials
- Verify and comply with site safety plan
- Build telecommunication spaces (e.g., TRs, ERs, EFs, TEs)
- Install grounding/bonding infrastructure
- Install cable support systems (e.g. J Hooks, EMT conduit, wire basket tray)
- Prepare telecommunication outlet at wall, floor, utility column (power pole)
- Install cut-in rings (cavity box)
- Install sleeves
- Install poke throughs between floors
- Install Inner Duct for fiber optic cable
- Install cable supports systems under the floor
- Install firestop and/or smoke barrier system
- Pull horizontal cables from closet to work area
- Pull backbone cables between closets
- Remove abandoned cable
- Perform copper terminations
- Perform fiber terminations
- Perform fiber optic splicing (e.g. fusion, mechanical)
- Perform fiber cable - basic troubleshooting (e.g., power meter or VFL)
- Perform Tier 1 fiber certification testing (power meter)
- Perform Tier 2 fiber testing using OTDR
- Perform labeling according to a labeling scheme
- Adhere to local, state, and federal fire and/or building codes and/or standards
Experience:
- Must be US Citizen
- Obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance within 12 months of hire.
- 5+ years of cabling experience in the data communications industry.
- Experience with wired and wireless environments, including 802.11a/b/g/n standards.
- Experience in organizing and leading network installations, including on-site assessments and technical plan preparation.
- Familiarity with engineering documentation, network topologies, and cabling infrastructure standards.
- Experience in interpreting technical documentation and performing work per industry-standard installation practices.
- Must have Aerial lift training
- Must have Confined Space training
- Must have Forklift training
- Must have ten (10) Hour OSHA Basic Industry course
Skills:
- Strong understanding of telecommunications and data cabling systems, materials, and testing procedures.
- Ability to install and terminate copper and fiber cabling infrastructure.
- Proficiency in coordinating and documenting technical installation processes.
- Physical capability to perform manual tasks in physically demanding environments.
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure scenarios.
Certifications:
- Obtain and maintain active BICSI Installer Level 2 or Technician certification
Who can apply
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