Low-Voltage Cable/infrastructure Technician (Secret Cleared)

Job Title: Low-Voltage Cable/infrastructure Technician (Secret Cleared)

Location: Chantilly, VA (50-75% Travel)

Duration: Permanent, Direct Hire

Pay Rate: $40-45/hr. (negotiable based on experience)

Summary:

The field Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing high-end video teleconferencing, audio, and other telecommunications. The ideal candidate will have the capability to perform site surveys, develop job plans, demonstrate and follow common safety practices, have the capability to supervise other technicians, serve as a site superintendent, and provide customer service and technical support through analysis and problem-solving over the phone, in-house, and remote support.

Responsibilities:

• Installation of overhead AV Infrastructure (Projection systems, projection screens, speakers, microphones, displays) and other functions as required to meet the needs of the project, following guidelines recommended by AVIXA CTS practices and other Federal, State and Local requirements.

• Pull field cable in provided risers and under raised flooring. Basic knowledge for pulling cable in conduit, open ceiling, and inner duct for fiber optic cable.

•Organize, dress, terminate, and label field cables to industry standards

Knowledge to test Category 5/5e/6/6e using network testers for validation or certification. Knowledge to test optical fiber, single mode/multimode, using Light Source/Power Meter and OTDR.

• Use blueprints/floor plans to conduct visual site inspections. Prepare site survey report to include local support facilities for parts, living, and rental requirements.

• Determine materials/delivery schedules in conjunction with the project manager. Develop tool/equipment lists. Review manpower requirements bid for a job and evaluate. Calculate completion dates. Be able to utilize Microsoft schedule software.

• Determine equipment layouts. Mount/install backboards. Mount/install Terminal Strips. Mount/install equipment racks/patch panels. Install optical fiber panels/hardware.

• Ability to install cable support systems to include “Hilti” fastening systems, cable trays, ladder racks, j-hooks, and Bridle/D-rings.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of AV/IP/Unified Comms experience.

• Must have a current US Government SECRET Personnel Security Clearance or be able to successfully complete a U.S. government-administered investigation.

• Ability to follow a plan of activities, execute with punctuality and attention to detail and work as a team member.

• Knowledge of current and legacy technology.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.