Structured Cabling Technician

Prior low voltage cabling experience of 5 - 7 years. High voltage experience a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience installing, terminating, and testing structured cabling (Cat X) and low-voltage devices utilizing project manuals and blueprints
• Familiarity with BICSI, EIA, TIA, or NEC Standards
• Experience running or bending conduit, with digital multi-meters, and testing cable
• Troubleshooting networking issues
• Rack and stack work, closet work, putting together server racks, patch panels
• Fiber experience including Anaerobic Terminations, SC and LC Connectors, and Splicing a plus
• Ability to read and understand schematic and line diagrams

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the installation of all types of Fiber and Copper Cabling for customers' needs in their Data and Voice Networks.
• Pulling and routing CAT 5 or CAT 6 cable in a new construction commercial environment
• Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution frames (66 or 110 blocks, patch panels)
• Installing support structures such as ladders, racks, j-hooks
• Job costing skills
• Ability to review client requirements and prepare/cost out the required consumables, labor effort and duration to complete the job
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Utilize the software on a computer including email and the web to send deliverables and communications
• Able to learn and utilize cabling deployment planning application/tools/documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL:
Cross training capabilities/desires for basic network and wireless support/trouble shooting
Ability to handle physical workload
Adherent to customer, company, industry (TIA/EIA, ANSI, BICSI), and Safety standards
High School Diploma or GED. Associates Degree in IT or Telecommunications preferred
Must have a current valid driver's license, reliable and insurable transportation and be willing to travel within Virginia.
May require occasional evening/weekend work.

(EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY)

NTS IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
Must be able to pass a background check, driving record check and drug screening per company standards

Pay: $28 - $30 per hour

Location: Colonial Heights, VA/South Chesterfield, VA

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

As a leading network system integrator, NTS provides an extensive range of IT solutions including network infrastructure solutions, managed services and monitoring, and mobile device management from our own Network Operations Center located within our headquarters. Our other offerings include systems migrations, technology relocations, computer hardware maintenance, mobile device management, managed print services, staff augmentation and product procurement.