Communications Technician II Job in Boydton 23917, Virginia US
The work we do is essential to every industry. From voice data, to security systems, refineries to hospitals, we enable the systems that power everyday life. By investing in our employees, embracing new ideas and leveraging our national network, we deliver a higher level of reliability, efficiency and confidence. Together with our customers and partners, we design, build and service solutions that empower your world.
Our commitment to our employees includes an industry leading benefit plan:
- Competitive pay
- Company paid time off
- Choice of medical plan options
- Dental and vision coverage
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short-term disability insurance
- Company sponsored apprentice programs
Communications Technician II
IES is a $800M national provider of electrical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial and residential markets.
From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our nearly 3,000 employees design, build and maintain the systems that empower lives.
Our commitment to our employees includes an industry leading benefit plan:
*Competitive pay
*Company paid time off
*Choice of medical plan options
*Dental and vision coverage
*Company paid life insurance
*Company paid short-term disability insurance
- Install a work area outlet for floor, modular furniture and wall (terminate CAT 3 CAT 5 jacks. Mount face plates an surface mount boxes correctly. Adhere to IES COMMERCIAL labeling standards);
- Build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels)
- Perform testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set.
- Identify an active voice or data circuit.
- Assume responsibility for effective performance of crew and provide necessary training; Coordinate personnel and timeline to complete project.
- Fully complete all IES COMMERCIAL paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
- Adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Tools:
Basic Hand Tools: screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, cable stripper, flashlight, and gloves.
Trade Tools: Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, tone set, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, and Krone/3M/BIX.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
· Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
· Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
· Must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
· Must possess proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
· Must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
· Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
· Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:
Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency
Must possess a minimum of one (1) year experience in telecommunications or related technical field and demonstrate the ability to supervise others.
Must possess and be able to effectively use the tools listed above.
EOE/AAP
PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES an
