nstall/ Cable Technician
Tandym Group, formerly Metro Systems Inc., is looking for an Install/ Cable Technician to join our growing Data Center team within Infrastructure Delivery. To be successful in this role you should possess technical aptitude, written and oral communications skills and the ability to deal effectively with people in a wide variety of situations. In addition, you must possess strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability. You will be able to leverage your experience exercising high levels of initiative, judgment, and diplomacy.
Scope of work includes, but is not limited to:
- Install, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper cabling, including patch panels and patch cords.
- Work with a partner to move enterprise equipment from loading docks.
- Reporting current status via ticketing system, status reports, and email.
- Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain collocation space cleanliness.
- Inventory, track and manage project related materials throughout project lifecycle.
- Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes and industry best practices.
Role Requirements:
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Good grasp of written and spoken English.
- Possession of problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
- Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
- Proper use of all tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks.
- Possession of a valid driver's license, their own vehicle.
- Ability to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 40 pounds and move up to 50 pounds.
- Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
- Ability to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
- Ability to work in noisy areas with hotter and colder temperatures than standard office environmental conditions.
- Occasional work in tight and/or narrow spaces, such as under raised floors.
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, or crouch for long periods of time.
Basic Qualifications:
- Two to five years of structured cabling experience.
- Complete understanding of industry cable test procedures and equipment for a variety of different cabling systems (Copper/Fiber test equipment, OTDR, Network analyzer, vfl etc.)
- Thorough understanding of Cat 5e, Cat 6 and OM3/4 – OS2 fiber optic cabling systems.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.
