Greensboro
Technician II
Location: Greensboro, NC
Type: Full-time

 

The primary purpose for this position is to serve as an electronics technician responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing high-end video teleconferencing, audio, and other telecommunications. Installer Level Tech 6 and 7 should be familiar with and know how to accomplish the following tasks through on the job training and formal certifications for the Technician level. An Installer level employee will receive both on the job training and formalized certifications to be recognized for this level. This level employee will have the capability to supervise other technicians and serve as site superintendent.

 

• Perform Site Surveys. Use blueprints/floor plans to conduct visual site inspections. Prepare site survey report to include local support facilities for parts, living and rental requirements.
• Develop Job Plans. Determine materials/delivery schedules in conjunction with project manager. Develop tool/equipment lists. Review manpower requirements bid for job and evaluate. Calculate completion dates. Be able to utilize Microsoft schedule software.
• Build Closets. Determine equipment layouts. Mount/install backboards. Mount/install cross-connects. Mount/install racks/patch panels. Install optical fiber panels/hardware. Install entrance facility grounding infrastructure. Perform grounding tests.
Install Grounding Infrastructure. Know local and National Electrical Code. Install grounding backbones and busbars. Perform grounding tests.
• Installation of Cable Support Systems. Install cable support systems to include cable trays, ladder racks, j-hooks and Bridle/D-rings.
• Installation of Outlets. Install floor, wall, and power pole/modular furniture
Pulling Cable. Pull Backbone cable- Bottom up or top down, along path parallel to floor and ceiling. Pull horizontal cable- in conduit, in open ceiling, optical fiber cable in innerduct
• Firestopping. Core firewall, install sleeves, pull cable, firestop Pretermination. Organize, form, dress cables-determine length/slack-label cables
• Termination. Complete IDC terminations, UTP (Krone, BIX, 110, 66), ScTP, STP-A, Cross connect blocks, Patch Panels
• Connectors. Assemble and Install 8-pin modular connectors-coaxial connectors-fiber optic connectors, demonstrate connector color codes.
Splicing. Splice copper cable and optical fiber (mechanical/fusion).
• Testing. Copper cable Category 5/5E certification using hand held testers. Optical fiber single mode/multimode using light source/power meter and OTDR. Use tone test set, volt-ohm meter- diagnose open, shorted crossed and split pairs-active circuits
• Troubleshooting. Diagnose and correct copper and optical fiber problems. Trouble shoot commonly installed AV and security systems.
• Retrofits. Identify active circuits and implement a cutover.
Local Area Networks. Demonstrate knowledge of LAN topologies (Ethernet, token ring). LAN ANSI/TIA/EIA cabling standards. LAN components (Servers, hubs, routers, bridges)
• udio Visual/Security. Demonstrate knowledge of Audio Visual systems installed by Microtech
• Administrative Tasks. Document test results. Document "as builts". Complete daily reports. Order/inventory materials.
• Remain Current on Industry Practices. Attend training/safety meetings. Read industry journals/magazines. Join professional trade organizations. Keep up with standards and codes.
• Safety. Demonstrate common safety practices IAW MicroTech safety manual and OSHA regulations.
• Standard Codes. Demonstrate knowledge of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A, 569-A, 606,607 and the National Electric Code.

 

Technical school graduate (military or civilian. Five to seven years previous electronics installation or maintenance experience required. Maybe able to substitute adequate training for some experience. Industry and manufacturer certifications:

• CTS
• Biamp
• Extron
• Control Systems
• Seimens
• A.S. in EE or related degree/certifications or related experience.
• 3 – 5 Years AV/Unified Comms Experience
• Ability to train, direct and mentor other technicians and peers
• Strong troubleshooting capability

 

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