Telecommunications Engineering Technician jobs in Richmond, VA

Telecommunications Technician Responsibilities:

• Upgrading and maintaining companies' current telecommunications systems.
• Evaluating customers' needs and installing telecommunications systems that best meet those needs.
• Running routine tests on telecommunications systems to ensure that all components are functioning at optimal levels.
• Performing diagnostic testing on problematic telecommunications systems to identify and resolve various technical faults.
• Performing temporary fixes until extensive repair work can be done at a later date.
• Assisting in ordering replacement components for telecommunications equipment and devices from suitable vendors.
• Investigating and resolving customers' complaints in a timely manner.
• The Communications Technician I will install a work area outlet for floor (i.e. monument), modular furniture (i.e. surface mount box) and wall (i.e. box eliminator). Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method. Route cable through modular furniture. Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack and label cables. Suspend and support cable correctly: Cable tray, J-hook, D-rings, Bridal rings, Trapeze.
• The Technician will build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
• The Technician will perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.
• The Communications Technician I will terminate low-voltage devices, install, terminate, test, label and document category 5e & 6 structured cabling system.

Telecommunications Technician Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proven experience working as a telecommunications technician for a minimum of 3 years.
• Sound knowledge of telecommunications systems.
• The ability to interpret technical manuals, schematic designs, and cut sheets.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• A detail-oriented disposition.
• Industry-specific certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, Corning) are a huge plus.