Senior Structured Cabling Technician

Position Title: Senior Structured Cabling Technician

Location: Beltsville MD 20705 (Most of the sites are local to the DMV however there may be travel to a site out of town (3-4 days) as necessary maybe 20-25%)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead installation and termination of Category 5e Category 6 Category 6A fiber optic and coaxial cabling systems.
• Perform cable routing pulling dressing labeling and pathway installations.
• Conduct site surveys and review project drawings floor plans and specifications.
• Install telecommunications racks cabinets cable management systems and related infrastructure.
• Experience working with conduit bending cutting
• Perform copper and fiber testing and certification using Fluke testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot cabling and connectivity issues.
• Interpret blueprints telecommunications drawings and engineering documents.
• Ensure compliance with ANSI/TIA BICSI NEC and customer-specific industry standards.
• Maintain accurate testing documentation as-built drawings and installation records.
• Coordinate daily project activities with project managers and customers.
• Train and mentor junior technicians.
• Ensure safety procedures and OSHA requirements are followed.
• Support audiovisual security wireless and network infrastructure deployments.

• Assist with project scheduling and material verification.

• Participate in quality control inspections and project closeout activities.

Basic Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical training in telecommunications or structured cabling preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of structured cabling installation experience.
• Experience with commercial enterprise government and data center environments.
• Extensive experience installing copper and fiber optic infrastructure.
• Proficiency reading telecommunications drawings and construction documents.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications standards and best practices.
• Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass background investigations as required by customers.

Required Skills:

• Copper and Fiber Termination
• Fiber Optic Testing and Troubleshooting
• Fluke Certification Testing
• Telecommunications Infrastructure Installation
• Rack and Cabinet Installation
• Handling Conduit/ Bending
• Documentation and Labeling Standards
• Blueprint Interpretation
• Problem Solving
• Leadership and Team Development
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Safety Compliance

Certifications / Licenses:

• BICSI Technician Certification (TECH) or equivalent
• Fluke Tester Proficiency and Certification Experience

Working Conditions:

• Frequent travel to customer sites.
• Ability to work evenings weekends and occasional overnight schedules.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders work in ceilings crawl spaces and construction environments.
• Exposure to construction sites data centers telecommunications rooms and commercial facilities.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required.