**Communications Technician 1 - DC** ID **9171** Location **Washington Metro Area- MD/VA/DC** Apply Now (https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=MCDEAN&cws=62&rid=9171) **PURPOSE:** **The Communications Technician I is responsible for planning, layout and complete installation of new commercial and retrofit commercial communications equipment and systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.** The candidate must have extensive experience with the installation, termination and testing of Structured Cable Plant in commercial environments. Hospital or Airport installs will be a plus. The candidate should have knowledge of BICSI guidelines for proper install and termination procedures. Employees must provide their own hand tools. This position requires that you be able to train and supervise apprentices in a team environment while facilitating the installation of cabling and electronics. A focus on safety, quality, production and schedule is fundamental to all work performed. Employees are expected to be committed to excellence and generate a high quality of work. All employees are expected to consistently report to work on time, work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment. M.C. Dean will provide hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and safety vest which must be worn at all time while on the job site. Employee is required to provide and wear long pants, a shirt with at least a 4" sleeve and safety toed boots. **JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + **Installation of video and data cable with Cat 5E, Cat 6 as well as fiber cable.** + **Terminating and testing of horizontal copper (Cat 5, Cat 6).** + **Termination of fiber.** + **Termination of riser cable.** + **Installation of patch panels.** + **Label and test horizontal cable.** + **Installation of backbone and riser cable (copper & fiber).** + **Installation of interior conduit, Panduit and Wiremold.** + **Read and understand plans and specifications.** + **Installation of plywood and racks.** + **Installation of cable trays in TC, MDF, IDF.** + **Mentor apprentices.** + **Assist in OSP (outside plant) installations.** + **Pulling cable 100 pair or smaller unassisted.** + **Installing prefab assembly unassisted.** + **Assisting in Site Grounding.** + **Assisting in Pulling Low Voltage Cable.** + **Assisting in pulling all size of Telecom Cables.** + **Participating in Job site cleanup.** + **Maintaining clean work area.** + **Installing Wiremold, Sleeves, Panduit and ENT.** + **Installing pull and junction boxes up to 24” x 24”.** + **Assisting with Tugger setup and use for large wire and long pulls (Pulley Wheels, Capstans wheel, Chains, etc. To operate a Tugger requires certification).** + **Assisting with calculating wire load and conduit sizing layout.** + **Assisting with Exterior underground layout.** + **Assisting with interior overhead and under floor raceways layouts for telecom.** + **Assisting with grounding grid under slab.** + **Assisting with grounding ring exterior.** + **Assisting with splicing crimp tools and installation of Mechanical Lugs.** + **Assisting with building grounding.** + **Assisting with grounding service entry equip.** + **Assisting with bonding all metallic portions.** + **Assisting with structural cold water grounding.** + **Performing an Operational Risk Management Briefing for any task mastered to date.** + **Generating or adding to an Activity Hazard Analysis for any task mastered.** + **Contributing to the Risk Register for any defined feature of work mastered.** + **Troubleshoot and fix Cat 5, 5E and 6 cable problems.** + **Terminate various manufacturers of copper termination blocks.** + **Knowledge of all fiber termination connectors.** + **Knowledge of all makes of fiber optics cable.** **Experience:** + 3 - 4 years prior experience in commercial communications industry with a high school diploma or GED or 1- 2 years of experience with an Associate degree. + Must have a valid driver's license to be able to operate equipment (for which you will be trained). + Prior experience in communications work including room build-out, Cat6, Cat6A and fiber optic termination, interpret and maintain drawing and as-builts. Test, troubleshoot, and repair copper and fiber optic cabling. + Familiarity with: + BlueBeam + Cable Analyzer + MS Office Word and Excel **Other Requirements** + This is a 40 hour per week position + Overtime work expected when needed + Potential of temporary travel may be involved. **Abilities:** + Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time. + Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance. + Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders. + Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis. + Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English. + May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools. + Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. + Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. + Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). + See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). + Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. **We offer an excellent benefits package including:** + A competitive salary + Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance + Paid-time off + Tuition reimbursement + 401k Retirement Plan + Military Reserve pay offset + Paid maternity leave + Pay range: $25.00-$28.00 Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception. **EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled** **VEVRAA Contractor**