Structured Cable Lead Technician

Rightech
  • Lanham, MD
  • Instant Apply
7 days ago

Job Description

Rightech is working with a national integrator with a strong presence in the Washington DC metro area. We are looking for three lead technicians with experience managing and leading teams of three to five technicians. These are contract-to-hire positions. Conversions typically occur after 6 month of proven experience.
The Lead Technician will the primary point for structured cabling installation, testing and maintenance for data networks, security, fire alarms, and audio-visual equipment.
Primary Role:
  • Reading and interpreting engineering blueprints and vendor specifications for fiber optic and electronic equipment
  • Updating engineering documents and uploading test data into database
  • Pulling, Testing and Termination of cables including fiber, coax, CAT 3, CAT5 and CAT6 cable
  • Build closets, mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware
  • Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required
  • Troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts and transpose pairs on cable
  • Splicing and terminating fiber optic cables using single and mass fusion splicing equipment, category 5e copper cables and coaxial cables
  • Using power meters and exfo test meters for fiber optic acceptance testing
  • Using OTDR for fault location, maintenance, and repair in fiber optic network
  • Installing various electrical components based on job specifications
  • Responsible to coordinate with other trades for project accomplishment
  • Responsible for implementing OSHA safety standards
Physical Requirements
  • This role requires physical dexterity for working in various environments including construction sites.
  • Individual must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time of 4-8 hours.
  • Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, as needed.
  • Individual may be required to climb multiple flight of stairs.
  • Climb and work from a ladder up to 12 feet high and occasionally scaffolding as necessary
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Must have finger, wrist, and arm dexterity.
  • Responsible for reading and understanding assigned project documentation, and determine if additional information is required
Travel:
Some travel to different job locations will be required.
Additional Skills and Abilities:
  • The ability to work and interface with the General Contractors
  • Must be responsible, self-motivated, self-starter, personable and well-organized
  • Superior customer service skills to deal with both internal and external customers
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse groups and colleagues
  • Ability to demonstrate planning, organizing and implementing skills which allow the successful completion of a project by a specific due date
  • Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations
  • Must be able to read and effectively interpret general business documentation

Numbers & Facts

LocationLanham, MD

Skills

  • Acceptance Testingunmatched
  • Audiovisualunmatched
  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Coaxial Cableunmatched
  • Computer Networksunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electrical Componentsunmatched
  • Fiber Optic Cableunmatched
  • Fire Alarmunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Network Securityunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Scaffoldingunmatched
  • Software Patchesunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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