IES Communications is hiring: Audio Visual Tech, Structured Cabling and Infrastr

Job Summary:

The Project Lead Structured Cabling will act as the on-site coordinator and crew supervisor for voice and data installation projects. The task will be to the ensure job completion according to company and customer quality and safety requirements while maintaining the efficiency of the staff assigned to the project.

• Install a work area outlet for floor, modular furniture and wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks. Mount face plates and surface mount boxes correctly. Adhere to IES COMMERCIAL labeling standards). Build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels). Performs testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set. Identify active voice or data circuits. Assume responsibility for effective performance of crew and provide necessary training, coordinate personnel and timeline to complete project. Complete all IES COMMERCIAL paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required). Adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations. Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
1. The Lead Technician will consistently run major project crews; assume responsibility for effective performance and provide necessary training; assume responsibility for adherence to Company and customer safety and quality guidelines and hold weekly safety meetings; initiate performance related communications and escalate to Project Manager if necessary.
2. The Lead Technician coordinates with Project Manager to ensure productivity, job completion and compliance with project budget.
3. The Lead Technician fully completes all IES COMMERCIAL and project paperwork accurately and on time (specifically timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
4. The Lead Technician will perform quality checks; coordinate moves and cut sheets for voice and data cross connects; prepare red-lined as-built drawings.
5. The Lead Technician serves as main on-site customer contact for questions and/or concerns; attend facility and constructions meetings when required.
6. The Lead Technician performs work consistently demonstrating a detailed level of technical knowledge; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
7. The Lead Technician will complete other responsibilities as assigned.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
• The Lead Technician must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• The Lead Communications Technician must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• The Lead Technician must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• The Lead Technician must possess proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• The Lead Technician must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• The Lead Technician must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• The Lead Technician must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Regular attendance is mandatory
Tools:
• Tools:

Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves. Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt-ohmmeter, 4-pair continuity tester and 5-gang punch tool.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:
• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field.
• Must be able to terminate fiber.
• Must possess a minimum of six (6) months supervisory and/or managerial experience.
• Must possess and be able to effectively use the tools listed above.
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.