Job#: 3046498 Job Description:Execute various technical tasks and responsibilities within field operations of Base Area Networks at multiple locations. Perform on-site installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of equipment and systems. Ensure the functionality and reliability of various technologies. Key duties include conducting site surveys, configuring network hardware and software, testing systems for proper operation, and providing technical support to customers. Network Technicians must possess strong problem-solving skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.
- Utilize and comprehend project Safety plan (JHA, AHA, PFW), enforcing adherence to USAF safety requirements as well as M.C. Dean handbook and policies.
- Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) properly
- Analyze and interpret complete M.C. Dean drawing packages to assess constructability, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain as-built documentation as part of implementing Moves / Adds / Changes.
- Verify correct charges in timesheets on projects, executing installation and maintenance activities within planned durations.
- Track and inventory tools, conduct consistent tool inspections and perform tool inventory at the end of each day for assigned tools and equipment.
- Participate in daily Operational Risk Management (ORM) safety meetings, ensuring team compliance with safety requirements.
- Install system raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, panels, and all mounting hardware components, ensuring proper grounding and adherence to NEC standards. Terminate, test, and configure network and IT equipment to include network switches, routers, wireless access points, antennas, and bulk encryptors.
- Install various types of Low Voltage Cable to include CAT 5/6/6a Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) and Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) as well as Single Mode and MultiMode Fiber Optic (SMFO / MMFO) cabling
- Rack and stack MDF head end and IDF telecom room equipment, terminate and perform cable terminations and accessories in accordance with industry standards (EIA/TIA/ANSI/NEC/etc).
- Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure such as copper and fiber cables, active and passive components using electronic devices.
- Communicate consistently with MC Dean Operations Teams, exhibiting dedication, punctuality, and preparedness for work.
- Act as a collaborative teammate, providing and absorbing constructive feedback with both internal and external customers in a positive manner.
- Plan and prioritize tasks effectively, understanding and embodying the M.C. Dean vision, mission, and values.
- Survey and document existing field conditions, providing feedback and recommendations to the project team. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- This position requires 24/7 on-call support.
Key Requirements:- Requires a Valid driver's license. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle. Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy
Education:- HS diploma or GED is required
Required Progressive Experience:- 4+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs
- Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills.
- Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Preferred Qualifications:- Vendor certifications in multiple cabling vendors such as Commscope, Corning, etc.; Networking vendors to include Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto;
- Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program or
- Graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program
- 3 years of the above experience must be focused in supporting large scale cabling infrastructure
- Familiarity with DoD and/or U.S. Air Force standards for network equipment, cabling installation, bonding and grounding
- Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills is a plus.
- BICSI credentials to include Technician and/or Installer
What we offer:- A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
- An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
- Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
- Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
Abilities:- The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
- Relocate a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
- Work at various heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
- Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach 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 fluently in English.
- Use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
- Have an ability to identify problems to include potential problems such as improper installation, safety hazards, etc.
- 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 and written words and sentences.
Requirements:- High School Diploma with 12+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or
- Associates with 10+ years of experience or
- Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years experience or
- Master's Degree with 5+ years experience
Technical Skills:- Understanding of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) concepts.
- Understanding of security issues and implications for network solutions.
- Knowledge of network concepts, technologies, tools and philosophies, and the ability to design an organization's network infrastructure and services.
- Knowledge of system development methodology, project management, system architecture an analytical/problem solving skills.
Communication Skills:- Strong oral, technical writing, and presentation skills
- Ability to build productive relationships with team members, clients and other network/system stakeholders.
- Ability to establish working relationships with others outside area of expertise.
Behavioral Skills:- Ability to balance high quality standards with schedule pressures in a demanding environment.
- Must be a resourceful, self-starter, flexible, pro-active, solution-oriented, and customer-oriented.
- Preferred Experience:
- Reading network and connectivity schematics and plans
- Network system startup, configuration, and calibration
- Testing and troubleshooting
- Use of basic electrical and machinist hand tools
- Use of testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software (spectrum analyzer, cable tester, Alignment tool) Tools/Software
- Ticketing and monitoring toolsets
- Knowledge of one or more IT/Network platform, such as: Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, or Arista
- Standard Network Software (Visio, Wireshark, Putty, CLI, etc)
- Knowledge of Cybersecurity and STIG applications to network systems
What we offer:- A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
- An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
- Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
- Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
Abilities:- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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