Low-Voltage Technician

Knowledge:

• Experience in execution requirements relating to furnishing and installation of Communications Cabling and Termination Components and related sub-systems as part of a Structured Cabling System for the project. The specified cabling may support “voice”, “data”, audiovisual and networked security applications as noted.
• Experience in Life Safety code and implementation in new and existing structures.
• Work may also include removal and recycling of unused, un-documented and otherwise "abandoned" cables.
• Skilled at working with complex systems performing highly technical installations and diagnostic testing on structured cabling systems (SCS) and network components.
• Technicians must perform duties in a professional manner and in accordance with industry best practices.

Skills and Abilities:

• Identify and distinguish properties and types of fiber and copper cable

• Interpret blueprints

• Inventory job supplies and materials

• Verify and comply with site safety plan

• Perform labeling according to a labeling scheme Establish Pathways and Space

• Build telecommunication spaces (e.g., TRs, ERs, EFs, TEs)

• Install bonding infrastructure

• Install cable support systems

• Prepare telecommunication outlet at wall

• Install cut-in rings (cavity box)

• Prepare telecommunication outlet at floor

• Prepare telecommunication outlet at utility column and/or modular furniture

• Prepare telecommunication outlet at other locations (e.g., ceilings, hazardous, exterior)

• Install sleeves, cores, and slots

• Install poke throughs

• Install cable trays, ladder racks and continuous cable support systems

• Install non-continuous cable supports

• Install raceways

• Install cable supports systems under the floor

• Install inner duct for fiber (ENT)

• Install firestop and/or smoke barrier system

• Perform cable pulling setup (Pull Copper and Fiber Cable)

• Install pull string or rope in conduit

• Pull horizontal telecommunication outlet cable (conduit)

• Pull horizontal telecommunication outlet cable in open ceiling

• Pull backbone--riser from top down

• Pull backbone--riser from bottom up

• Pull backbone--horizontal backbone Terminate Copper and Fiber Cable

• Perform pre-termination functions

• Install correct connecting hardware for copper and fiber terminations

• Perform copper IDC termination (multi-pair) • Perform copper IDC termination (four-pair)

• Perform coax termination

• Perform fiber termination Test Copper and Fiber Cable

• Perform copper cable testing Perform Troubleshooting

• Perform copper cable troubleshooting Perform Retrofits

• Remove abandoned cable Apply Concepts of Integration and/or Converge to Scope of Work

• Provide structure cabling system (SCS) to support installation of other systems (e.g., paging, sound masking, clock, nurse call, BAS, life safety, elevator) Codes and Standards

• Adhere to local, state, and federal fire and/or building codes and/or standards

Certifications:

(Including but not limited to the following)

Network 5 certification

Telecommunications (TCM)

Master Certified Electronics Technician (CETma)

Security 5 Certification

BICSI Technician

Cisco Optical Specialist

Fiber Optics Technician (FOTC)

Fiber Optics Installer (FOIC)

NACSE Certified Cable Technician (NCBT)

Data Cabling Installer (DCI)ETA

Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT)

Electrical Technician Certification

Facilities Maintenance Technician Certificate

Certified Electronic Systems Technician (EST)

Certified Installer (CI)WQA

Industrial Electronics (IND)

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Broadband Premises Installer (BPI)

BICSI Installer 1

Selective Preference:

Must be available to travel 25% of the time.

Reside within the Southwest Region, (Arizona, Utah, Nevada)

Must be able to pass NCSI Background check