Telecommunications Technician

Abacus Technology is seeking a Telecommunications Technician to install, remove, and relocate common telephone systems equipment in support of Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

Provide daily maintenance and troubleshooting, engineering and installation and testing of copper and fiber optic inside and outside plants, both classified and unclassified systems.
• Configure/install/implement/test/troubleshoot all high speed copper cabling distributed across the campus in a converged architecture.
• Configure/install/implement/test/troubleshoot fiber cabling distributed across the campus in a converged architecture.
• Monitor all hardware 'stock items' to assure proper level are maintained.
• Provide materials list and labor estimates for upcoming project work.
• Update and maintain cable topology drawings/fiber availability drawings using AutoCAD.
• Capture all service incident and or service requests in applicable AF ticketing systems.
• Install communications backboards, rack and equipment cabinets.
• Install fiber optic cabling direct buried, and or using campus manhole/conduit systems.
• Monitor, test, and calibrate all test equipment in the installation, maintenance and repair of the base cable plant.

3+ years experience in switch, inside plant, and outside plant support. HS diploma or GED. BICSI Installer certification desired. Familiar with Windows 10 and Microsoft Office suite. Experience in installation, termination, testing, troubleshooting of structured cabling (CAT5e, CAT6) copper cabling plant. Experience in installation, termination, testing, troubleshooting inside/outside plant (multi-mode and single-mode) fiber optic cable plants. Proficient with cable test equipment and working knowledge of all applicable TIA/EIA cabling standards. Must have strong critical thinking and leadership skills, written and verbal communication skills, troubleshooting skills, and customer service skills. Must be able to professionally interact with customers and help resolve customer issues. Able to work outside of normal business hours for planned projects or emergency outages. Able to lift and carry up to 70lbs. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled