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M.C. Dean, Inc.

Communications Technician 1

M.C. Dean, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. Responsibilities

The Communications Technician 1 is responsible for the planning, layout and complete installation of new and retrofit communications equipment and systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards for a particular project. This includes conducting site surveys, pulling cable, terminating and testing both copper and fiber optic cable, and installing ancillary communications systems. Installation of Category rated copper and fiber optic cable. Terminating and testing of horizontal copper cabling. Terminating fiber optic cable via anaerobic, mechanical and fusion splicing. Termination and splicing of copper riser cable. Installation of panels, enclosures and electronics. Labeling of communications systems including cable, panels, and electronics. Installation of interior conduit and surface mount raceway systems. Read and understand plans and specifications. Installation of plywood, racks and cabinets. Installation of cable trays within communications rooms. Mentor apprentices. Assist in OSP (outside plant) installations. Pulling cable 100 pair or smaller unassisted. Installing prefab assembly unassisted. Participating in job site cleanup and maintaining a clean work area. Installing ENT conduit, surface mount raceways, wall and floor sleeves; installing pull and junction boxes up to 24" x 24". Troubleshoot and fix communications cable issues. Qualifications

High school diploma or GED with 3 years of experience Must be 18 years of age Must have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understand plans and specifications Must have a valid driver 0license to operate equipment (for which you will be trained) Desired Skills

Candidates must be willing to work in different countries for up to 6 months out of the year and travel within the United States Prior experience in communications work including room build-out, Cat6, Cat6A and fiber optic termination; interpret and maintain drawings and as-builts Test, troubleshoot, and repair copper and fiber optic cabling Familiarity with BlueBeam, Fluke Versiv, MS Office Word and Excel Abilities

Physical ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; follow safety protocols Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance Works at heights up to 60 feet and can climb ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, and catwalks Regularly performs movements such as walking, climbing, lifting, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and reaching Vision and hearing requirements; able to communicate in English Benefits

A competitive salary Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement 401k Retirement Plan Military Reserve pay offset Paid maternity leave

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