Structured Cable Technician I
Technician I possess one (1) + years of experience in the structured cabling industry. Key Responsibilities
- Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack and label cables.
- Run copper cabling
- Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method.
- Route cable through modular furniture
- Suspend and support cable correctly: Cable tray, J-hook, D-rings, Bridal rings, Trapeze.
- Perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.
- Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack and label cables.
- Drill and securely mount devices
- Ladder Work
- Safely work on ladders to install and maintain equipment at heights.
- Documentation
- Read and follow blueprints set for installation.
- Safety Compliance:
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Structured Cable Technician II
Key Responsibilities:
- Structured Cable
- Run, terminate, and test copper cables according to industry standards.
- Dress and route cable into device locations.
- Cable pathway installation (J-hooks, uni-strut, ladder rack).
- Cable management (dressing, labeling).
- Cable Termination RJ-45/Modular Plug.
- Patching work in preconfigured MDF cabinets.
- Install a work area outlet for floor or wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks. Mount face plates and surface mount boxes correctly. Adhere to BICSI labeling standards).
- Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
- Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels).
- Structured Cabling performs testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable.
- Drilling and Mounting
- Build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
- Drill and securely mount devices
- Ladder Work
- Safely work on ladders to install and maintain equipment at heights.
- Documentation
- Read and follow blueprints set for installation.
- Safety Compliance:
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Tools:
- Basic hand tools
- Screwdriver (multi-Bit)
- Torpedo level
- Tape measure
- Snips
- Pliers (needle nose and channel locks)
- Cable stripper
- Punch down tool
- Modular plug crimper
- Flashlight – not the one on the phone
- Fish tape
- Electrical tape
- Cordless drill
- Impact driver
- Various sizes of wood, metal and masonry drill bits
- Various sizes and types of driver bits
PPE: Safety Vest, Safety Glasses, Work Gloves, Hard Hat, Work Boots (Steel toe or composite)