IES Communications
Low Voltage/Fiber Technician
IES Communications, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Job Summary:
The Fiber Technician is responsible for all aspects of fiber optics, including but not limited to installing, terminating, testing, and splicing. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Cabling & Termination: Have basic copper termination skills. Install work area outlets for floors, modular furniture, and walls (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks, mount faceplates and surface mount boxes, adhere to IES COMMERCIAL labeling standards). Build closets (mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cables as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g., terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels). Perform testing: continuity testing of horizontal and riser cables, use volt-ohmmeter, troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs, use tone set. Install LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, and MPO/MTP connectors for multi-mode & single-mode fibers. Terminate simplex & duplex jumper cords. Terminate & breakout outside plant fiber (loose tube, e.g., Corning/Commscope, 3DNX). Terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber. Install fan-out kits including buffer tubes. Calculate end-to-end loss budgets per TIA/EIA standards for multimode & single-mode fibers. Complete all IES paperwork accurately and on time, including timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, Job Blog, tool transfers. Perform other duties as assigned.
Testing:
Use OTDR, Fluke DTX 180 for testing. Troubleshoot using OTDR to identify and correct problems end-to-end and network-wide.
Splicing:
Perform mechanical and fusion splicing on all types of fiber cable. Perform building entrance, maintenance space, and direct buried splices.
Qualifications:
Physical and mental requirements include self-motivation, professionalism, problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication. Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds, and travel as needed. Education: High School diploma or GED. Skills: Proficient with listed tools, terminating all connector types, testing & troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems (OTDR & PMLS), industry certifications preferred. Experience: 2-4 years in fiber optics, with additional preferences listed. Additional Information:
Overview of IES, EEO statement, and accommodations policies included. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Fiber Technician is responsible for all aspects of fiber optics, including but not limited to installing, terminating, testing, and splicing. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Cabling & Termination: Have basic copper termination skills. Install work area outlets for floors, modular furniture, and walls (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks, mount faceplates and surface mount boxes, adhere to IES COMMERCIAL labeling standards). Build closets (mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cables as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g., terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels). Perform testing: continuity testing of horizontal and riser cables, use volt-ohmmeter, troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs, use tone set. Install LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, and MPO/MTP connectors for multi-mode & single-mode fibers. Terminate simplex & duplex jumper cords. Terminate & breakout outside plant fiber (loose tube, e.g., Corning/Commscope, 3DNX). Terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber. Install fan-out kits including buffer tubes. Calculate end-to-end loss budgets per TIA/EIA standards for multimode & single-mode fibers. Complete all IES paperwork accurately and on time, including timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, Job Blog, tool transfers. Perform other duties as assigned.
Testing:
Use OTDR, Fluke DTX 180 for testing. Troubleshoot using OTDR to identify and correct problems end-to-end and network-wide.
Splicing:
Perform mechanical and fusion splicing on all types of fiber cable. Perform building entrance, maintenance space, and direct buried splices.
Qualifications:
Physical and mental requirements include self-motivation, professionalism, problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication. Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds, and travel as needed. Education: High School diploma or GED. Skills: Proficient with listed tools, terminating all connector types, testing & troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems (OTDR & PMLS), industry certifications preferred. Experience: 2-4 years in fiber optics, with additional preferences listed. Additional Information:
Overview of IES, EEO statement, and accommodations policies included. #J-18808-Ljbffr