Job Description

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 driver's 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.

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