Low Voltage Structured Cable Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Low Voltage Structured Cable Technician Level 1

Location : Southern New Jersey & PA

Coranet Corp. is seeking a Level 1 Cable Technician to join our Field Service teams. The Technician will work under our Lead Cable Technicians on Coranet's structured cabling technician teams to entirely and successfully install low-voltage projects, including structured cabling, access control, physical security, wireless, and AV projects across New Jersey, including Southern New Jersey and PA.

A Technician I works with moderate supervision and guidance from a Technician II and III or operations coordinator, installing, testing, and troubleshooting telecommunication connectivity systems. Individuals classified as Technician I are familiar with telecommunications installation but have not yet obtained the experience or expertise required for the Leads or Technician II classifications. Individuals in this classification may hold a BICSI or manufacturer certification and are willing and able to accept direction, guidance, and critique from individuals in advanced classifications.

Have demonstrated experience:
1. with copper (CAT5e/CAT6) and fiber [single mode/multi mode] cable: rough-in, labeling, terminations, and testing.
2. with copper patch panel: dress-in; terminations; labeling; and, testing.
3. patching according to a customer-provided switch matrix.
4. with Fluke Networks [or equivalent] copper/fiber cable tester/analyzer.
5. working with General Contractors and other project trades, e.g., electrical, furniture, carpet, etc.
6. with the receipt and inventory of drop-shipped project materials.
7. with LAN rack: assembly; grounding; cable runways; cable tray; etc.
8. in extending carrier POTS; T1; cable TV circuits.
9. working in new or existing client office environments.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass pre-employment screening
• Valid Drivers License
• Finger & wrist dexterity & hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to work from heights such as man lifts, scissor lifts & rooftops, utilizing proper fall protection.
• Ability to use small hand tools.
• Ability to use power tools.
• Climbing of stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, lift up to 50 lbs., and drive a vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated written & verbal skills.
• Available for off-hour assignments.
• Copper or fiber Certifications, e.g., CommScope, Corning, etc.
• OSHA 30 Certification
• SST Card
• Capable of operating with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license
• Access to vehicle
• Willing to travel across NJ, PA, and Metro NY
• Willing to work weekdays, nights, and weekends

Working Conditions

• Job is usually performed in indoor/outdoor environments under multiple environmental conditions.
• Ability to accept periodic assignments that involve travel away from immediate district office area based on client needs, business needs and project scope.
• Exposure to noisy or dusty conditions; chemicals & solvents; mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards.
• General hours of Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm - but ability to provide support during and outside regular business hours is required.
• Must be able to work in the United States.