Apprentice Structured Cabling (low voltage)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Based on experience

SUMMARY :

Install, test, troubleshoot and perform maintenance on low voltage voice / data, audio / visual, and security cable systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

An employee in this position must be able to perform the essential job functions listed below with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company will make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability to enable the qualified individual to perform essential job functions.

Perform installation and maintenance of structured cabling, troubleshoot, and commissioning of Low Voltage Systems to include Voice / Data, Audio / Visual, and Security

Pull, route, install and terminate structured cabling infrastructure in a commercial environment

Test cable / troubleshoot and document networking issues

Install data line support structures

Install cable pathway systems (cable trays, cable racks, J-hooks or D-rings)

Install, terminate, test, label and document horizontal, backbone and other cables

Install modems, routers and switches

Install and change out UPSs and Mico-pods

Perform speed test on data circuits

Dress and route cable into telecommunications closets, modular furniture and other work area outlets

Build out telecommunication and equipment rooms

Firestop various types of cable penetrations

Establish and maintain relationships with customers to ensure customer satisfaction and quality of service

Respond to emergency service calls as necessary

Travel to different jobsites as needed

Duties of this position must be performed on-site at customer locations

Ability to meet physical demands and perform the essential job functions within the work environment identified in this job description

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

High School Diploma or GED required

One year structured cabling technician experience preferred

One year experience installing voice and data systems in a commercial environment preferred

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED :

Demonstrated knowledge of voice / data, and other low voltage system installation

Demonstrated knowledge of electronics and associated circuitry

Demonstrated knowledge in structured cabling and other advanced technologies (network, data / voice, audio / visual, and security)

Ability to understand architectural / construction drawings

Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately when dealing with clients, co-workers, and / or personnel at levels up to President

Familiarity with BICSI, EIA, TIA or NEC Standards

Willingness to work days, nights & weekends as required

Maintain a safety conscious work environment

Demonstrated ability to absorb new information and training; apply knowledge in the field

Demonstrated initiative and creativity for self-development within and outside of the company

Ability to work well with little supervision, individually and in a team environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and be able to move about in an outside and warehouse environment.

Operate computer, machinery, tools, vehicles and industrial equipment and must have the ability to use hands to move, set up, adjust, assemble, control, test, operate, or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.

Constantly communicate and exchange information with team members and must be able to effectively communicate correct information with vendors

Read / comprehend, write, communicate orally, reasoning and analytical abilities, and mental flexibility

Frequently move objects up to 75 lbs. pounds

Ability to pull fiber / copper cable, terminate Cat 5 / 6 RJ-45 jacks

The employee will constantly climb, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, and reach above shoulder when working with equipment, material loading and unloading, and other related tasks

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to compare and distinguish material grades and administrative data

Hearing ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking level with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound.

Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly working in a typical outdoor and warehouse work environment

Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather

Exposure to hazardous materials, extreme heat, and proximity to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to occupational hazards related to equipment installation and service include : chemical, noise, high / low voltage, etc.

Requires wearing OSHA required protective and safety equipment

Position may involve extended work hours

Exposure to sound and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable

Position may require work to be performed in tight, confined areas

TRAVEL : This position requires out-of-town travel 25% of the time. Possess and maintain valid drivers license.