Performs expert level fiber and copper cable installation including termination, assembly, and ... Utilize expertise in data center infrastructure (cable media and connectivity, hot/cold aisle ...
Performs expert level fiber and copper cable installation including termination, assembly, and ... Utilize expertise in data center infrastructure (cable media and connectivity, hot/cold aisle ...
Inside Plant Technician - RCDD
Arlington, VA ยท On-site
Data Cabling Installer (DCI) certification * Fiber Optics Installer (FOIC) certification * Clearance: Must possess Top Secret/SCI clearance Qualifications WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The ...
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Inside Plant Technician - RCDD
Arlington, VA ยท On-site
Data Cabling Installer (DCI) certification * Fiber Optics Installer (FOIC) certification * Clearance: Must possess Top Secret/SCI clearance Qualifications WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The ...
Electrical Installer 1
Chantilly, VA ยท On-site
Experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic/electrical, fire alarm & life safety, data-cable installation and/or building automation Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Electrical Installer 1
Chantilly, VA ยท On-site
Experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic/electrical, fire alarm & life safety, data-cable installation and/or building automation Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Inside Plant Technician - RCDD
Arlington, VA ยท On-site
Data Cabling Installer (DCI) certification * Fiber Optics Installer (FOIC) certification * Clearance: Must possess Top Secret/SCI clearance Overview We are seeking an Inside Plant Technician to join ...
Inside Plant Technician - RCDD
Arlington, VA ยท On-site
Data Cabling Installer (DCI) certification * Fiber Optics Installer (FOIC) certification * Clearance: Must possess Top Secret/SCI clearance Overview We are seeking an Inside Plant Technician to join ...
Data Cabling Installer (DCI) certification * Fiber Optics Installer (FOIC) certification * Clearance: Must possess Top Secret/SCI clearance Overview We are seeking an Inside Plant Technician to join ...
Data Cabling Installer (DCI) certification * Fiber Optics Installer (FOIC) certification * Clearance: Must possess Top Secret/SCI clearance Overview We are seeking an Inside Plant Technician to join ...
Data Cabling Installer (DCI) certification * Fiber Optics Installer (FOIC) certification * Clearance: Must possess Top Secret/SCI clearance Overview We are seeking an Inside Plant Technician to join ...
Data Cabling Installer (DCI) certification * Fiber Optics Installer (FOIC) certification * Clearance: Must possess Top Secret/SCI clearance Overview We are seeking an Inside Plant Technician to join ...
Network Cabling Technician
Norfolk, VA ยท On-site
$22.75 - $29.25/hr
BICSI Installer (INST1/INST2) or BICSI Technician (TECH) certification. * Experience designing cabling systems for government, data centers, or commercial facilities. * Familiarity with basic ...
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Network Cabling Technician
Norfolk, VA ยท On-site
$22.75 - $29.25/hr
BICSI Installer (INST1/INST2) or BICSI Technician (TECH) certification. * Experience designing cabling systems for government, data centers, or commercial facilities. * Familiarity with basic ...
Network Cabling Technician
Norfolk, VA ยท On-site
$22.75 - $29.25/hr
BICSI Installer (INST1/INST2) or BICSI Technician (TECH) certification. * Experience designing cabling systems for government, data centers, or commercial facilities. * Familiarity with basic ...
Network Cabling Technician
Norfolk, VA ยท On-site
$22.75 - $29.25/hr
BICSI Installer (INST1/INST2) or BICSI Technician (TECH) certification. * Experience designing cabling systems for government, data centers, or commercial facilities. * Familiarity with basic ...
Electrical Installer 1
Chantilly, VA ยท On-site
Experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic/electrical, fire alarm & life safety, data-cable installation and/or building automation Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Electrical Installer 1
Chantilly, VA ยท On-site
Experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic/electrical, fire alarm & life safety, data-cable installation and/or building automation Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Support system installation and decommission processes, following standard approved ITIL Change ... Support data cabling including network, SAN, KVM, or remote out-of-band management systems, and ...
Support system installation and decommission processes, following standard approved ITIL Change ... Support data cabling including network, SAN, KVM, or remote out-of-band management systems, and ...
Data Center Network Technician Location: Ashburn, VA / Sterling, VA (Northern Virginia) Work ... Perform fiber optic and copper cabling installations and repairs. * Troubleshoot physical network ...
Data Center Network Technician Location: Ashburn, VA / Sterling, VA (Northern Virginia) Work ... Perform fiber optic and copper cabling installations and repairs. * Troubleshoot physical network ...
Data Center Cable Technician
$27 - $29/hr
Minimum 1 year of experience in structured cabling, data center work, or low-voltage installation * Experience pulling and routing cable in commercial or industrial environments * Basic understanding ...
Data Center Cable Technician
$27 - $29/hr
Minimum 1 year of experience in structured cabling, data center work, or low-voltage installation * Experience pulling and routing cable in commercial or industrial environments * Basic understanding ...
Support system installation and decommission processes, following standard approved ITIL Change ... Support data cabling including network, SAN, KVM, or remote out-of-band management systems, and ...
Support system installation and decommission processes, following standard approved ITIL Change ... Support data cabling including network, SAN, KVM, or remote out-of-band management systems, and ...
Data Center Technician
Sterling, VA ยท On-site
$18 - $24/hr
Hands-on data center experience ... Structured cabling experience (Cat5e/Cat6, fiber) * Experience installing, and testing copper and ...
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Data Center Technician
Sterling, VA ยท On-site
$18 - $24/hr
Hands-on data center experience ... Structured cabling experience (Cat5e/Cat6, fiber) * Experience installing, and testing copper and ...
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Data Center Technician
Richmond, VA ยท On-site
$20 - $26/hr
Accredited training in the installation of copper and fiber structured cabling systems, preferred ... An understanding of the Data Center environment, and the working restrictions applicable to such ...
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Data Center Technician
Richmond, VA ยท On-site
$20 - $26/hr
Accredited training in the installation of copper and fiber structured cabling systems, preferred ... An understanding of the Data Center environment, and the working restrictions applicable to such ...
CABLE TECHNICIAN
VA ยท On-site
$19.75 - $25.25/hr
You will be responsible for the installation, routing, and termination of various types of cables, including fiber optic and data, in commercial and industrial settings. This role requires a detail ...
CABLE TECHNICIAN
VA ยท On-site
$19.75 - $25.25/hr
You will be responsible for the installation, routing, and termination of various types of cables, including fiber optic and data, in commercial and industrial settings. This role requires a detail ...
Data Center Technician
Sterling, VA ยท On-site
$18 - $24/hr
Position: Data Center Technician Location: Sterling, VA Openings: 15 Shifts/Schedule: **getting ... Cable Installation: Pull and route cables throughout the facility, ensuring proper placement and ...
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Data Center Technician
Sterling, VA ยท On-site
$18 - $24/hr
Position: Data Center Technician Location: Sterling, VA Openings: 15 Shifts/Schedule: **getting ... Cable Installation: Pull and route cables throughout the facility, ensuring proper placement and ...
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Data Center Installer
Sandston, VA ยท On-site
$20 - $30/hr
... installation a data center environment. Candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP as we have an ... Data Center Technician Duties: ยท Pulling and routing CAT 5 or CAT 6 or Fiber cable in new ...
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Data Center Installer
Sandston, VA ยท On-site
$20 - $30/hr
... installation a data center environment. Candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP as we have an ... Data Center Technician Duties: ยท Pulling and routing CAT 5 or CAT 6 or Fiber cable in new ...
Data Center Technician
Virginia Beach, VA ยท On-site
Fiber Optic Installation : Run, terminate, and secure pre-connectorized fiber cables, ensuring accuracy and reliability in data transmission. * System Integration : Collaborate with engineering teams ...
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Data Center Technician
Virginia Beach, VA ยท On-site
Fiber Optic Installation : Run, terminate, and secure pre-connectorized fiber cables, ensuring accuracy and reliability in data transmission. * System Integration : Collaborate with engineering teams ...
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Arlington, VA ยท On-site
Fiber Optic Installation: Run, terminate, and secure pre-connectorized fiber cables, ensuring accuracy and reliability in data transmission. * System Integration: Collaborate with engineering teams ...
Data Center Technicians
Arlington, VA ยท On-site
Fiber Optic Installation: Run, terminate, and secure pre-connectorized fiber cables, ensuring accuracy and reliability in data transmission. * System Integration: Collaborate with engineering teams ...
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| Aspect | Data Cabling Installer | Network Technician |
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| Certifications | OSHA, BICSI Installer | CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA |
| Work Environment | Construction sites, data centers, commercial buildings | Data centers, offices, technical support environments |
| Job Focus | Installing and terminating cabling infrastructure | Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing network systems |
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$43K - $56K/yr
Full-time
Posted 9 days ago
ADB Companies rating
6.2
Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
To be a team member at ADB Companies, or as we call it, part of the A-Team, you must be ALL IN to support the companyโs mission, vision, and values.
OUR MISSION: We are a customer-centric partner providing innovative solutions. The safety, well-being, and career growth of our team members are the benchmarks of our success.
POSITION TITLE: Lead Technician, ISP
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW: ADB is a Nationwide full turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions including Wireline, Wireless, Technology, Critical Infrastructure, and Engineering. Our customer centric approach has ensured long term relationships with commercial clients, service providers, local, state, and federal government organizations. We recognize our team members as our greatest asset ensuring that their safety, well-being, and career growth are always our number one priority. Our ALL IN culture includes a focus on Safety, Wellness, Learning, Diversity and Inclusion, and giving back to our Communities.
ADB is seeking a Lead Technician, ISP, to provide expert level ISP (inside plant) copper and fiber cable installations on a variety of projects nationwide The Lead Technician has the technical knowledge, skills and experience to perform installations and removals of powered and non-powered equipment, while also possessing soft skills to drive standards and leadership of others while onsite. The ideal candidate will be customer and quality centric, have a complete buy-in to safety, with a strong work ethic, and ALL IN attitude to achieve results.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs expert level fiber and copper cable installation including termination, assembly, and dressing to satisfy customer requirements
- Expertly add and remove non-powered and powered cables and equipment (i.e. racks, cabinets, etc.) following the scope of the project, including wiring, connections, and rack elevation drawings
- Expertly perform fiber splicing, scoping, testing, and certification to ensure quality of deliverables
- Utilize expertise in data center infrastructure (cable media and connectivity, hot/cold aisle containment, cabinet airflow, and cabling capabilities) to ensure satisfactory project outcomes
- Utilize expertise in Central Office Frame Verification to execute IDC termination (66/110/LSA blocks) termination of coaxial cable using F connectors, and testing paired cables using pair scanners
- Expert installation and cabling of secondary DC power equipment, including terminations and connections into active power bays
- Produce completed redline drawings , cable test validation, and all other deliverables to support PM and customer approval to assist the project management team with driving invoicing
- Be a Culture Champion at ADB with an ALL-IN attitude, driving participation in company events and opportunities
- Partners with construction management to oversee time, materials, documentation, tools, equipment, and subcontractors onsite
- Effective leader and trainer of other crew members; leads by example, ensures all company safety, quality, production, performance and conduct expectations are followed
- Has professionalism to communicate directly with customers, internal crews, subcontractors and address complaints/issues as they arise
- Safety is the expectation; complete buy-in to the safety culture and expectations by leading by example, teaching others, partnering with safety to present topics, and actively participating in the pre-task, good catch and safety assessment standards within the organization
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
SUCCESS FACTORS:
- 100% Travel ability nationwide
- A strong belief in ZERO - Being safe 100% of the time is the expectation
- Alignment with company mission, vision, and valuesย
- A high level of customer centricityย
- Strong work ethic with an ALL-IN attitude
- Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
- Ability to perform in a fast paced/high volume environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
- Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented
- Self-motivated, goal- oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
- Leadership skills- ability to lead and motivate a team to meet project goals
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This role will support ISP projects in a variety of customer facilities nationwide
- Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions like sitting, squatting, standing, walking, climbing, etc
- May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels while onsite
- When working on site, will be required to wear common protective of safety equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, and steel toed boots
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
- 6-10 years of ISP cable installation experience required
- 2+ years of data center buildout experience required
- 2+ years of CO (central office) buildout/frame certification experience required
- 2+ years of experience as a Lead/Foreman, leading crews onsite required
- BICSI Installer certification required
- Minimum of 2 manufacturer certification (i.e. CommScope, B-Line, etc.) preferred but not required.
- Man lift & CPR certification required
- OSHA 30 required
- High school diploma or equivalent required
The starting pay for this position is [X amount] and may vary based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
ADB Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment drug screen.
About ADB
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Industry
Utilities
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Pacific, MO, US
Year founded
1995