Telecommunications Team Lead

Position is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the telecom facilities and infrastructure located at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. Responsibilities Lead a team of technicians in day-to-day telecommunications duties Repair and maintain OSP cable facilities including poles, underground services, and conduit Test and monitor confined space air quality per OSHA regulations Inspect, pump excess water, clean out debris, make minor repairs and maintain manholes Maintain and repair/replace cable related defects Perform Moves, Adds, and Changes on the base Nortel/Avaya CS1000 and Meridian Mail systems Lift and load equipment and material that may weigh more than 50 pounds Assure dependable and uninterrupted operation of telephone communications by proactively identifying problems Identify problems by using electronic testing equipment Telecom cable locating and marking Other duties as assigned Qualifications Strong background in cable plant support services to include: Cable plant management Copper and fiber optic cable installation, maintenance, and splicing Manhole experience (OSHA confined space familiarization) Cable locating experience o Experience in fault locating Minimum of seven (7) years experience in OSP cable maintenance Minimum of five (5) years experience in a Lead Telecom position BICSI Installer 2 certification (company provided) within 6 months of hire Desired: Nortel Meridian CS1000 central office experience Active or recent U.S. government Secret security clearance