Inside Plant Technician
Responsibilities
- Perform installation, operation, maintenance, and engineering tasks related to cable trays, copper, coax, and fiber cables within Telecommunication Rooms (TRs) and other designated areas.
- Conduct on-site surveys and provide detailed reports on survey findings and upcoming plans.
- Develop and implement maintenance plans to address infrastructure corrections.
- Ensure compliance with ANSI/TIA/EIA standards and other relevant industry guidelines.
- Maintain records and configuration management of all decommissioning activities.
- Perform quality assurance checks before equipment/installation is released for customer connectivity.
- Adhere to safety procedures for all maintenance, installation, and cleanup activities within TRs and designated areas.
- Report all critical incidents and safety concerns to appropriate personnel promptly.
- Coordinate installation and maintenance of outside plant infrastructure, including manholes, handholes, and OSP facilities.
- Provide daily updates, conduct meetings, and interface with vendors and utility officials as necessary.
- Process permits for WHS and state/local government regulations and track approvals/denials.
- Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies for outside plant projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Provide point-to-point dark fiber leases for Government facilities in the NCR region.
- Perform fiber restoration, splicing, testing, and routine maintenance as required.
- Ensure compliance with lease agreements and provide timely support for any service disruptions.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 2-5 years' experience
- Certifications: Data Cabling Installer (DCI) certification, Fiber Optics Installer (FOIC) certification
- Clearance: Must possess Top Secret/SCI clearance
Location: Arlington, VA
Type of environment: Office
Noise level: Medium
Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Amount of Travel: Less than 10%
Physical demands include the ability to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Wage information target salary range: $48,000 - $125,000.
Other information: TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.