Technician - data

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Aptitude, JE Dunn’s strategic partner for technology integration services, was born out of the growing need to meet the increasingly complex demands of modern building projects.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

• This position with Aptitude requires candidates to travel 100% for projects; candidates must be open to 100% travel. Project assignment/location may not be reflected in this posting. Candidates will be eligible to receive travel incentives.**
  
  

Role Summary

The Aptitude Tech 2 will have a greater level of knowledge and experience on a variety of technical installations and be able to understand and meet a project schedule. This position will also be responsible for completing tasks personally as well as have the ability to lead and oversee a small crew. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy and Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Aptitude Foreman
  
  

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Installs, terminates, troubleshoots and documents test results for Category cable cabling and fiber optic lines utilizing industry standardized testers and CAT6 riser and shielded cables on patch panels and RJ-45 modular plugs.
• Installs cable pathway systems (cable trays, data racks, patch panels, etc.).
• Installs, terminates, tests, labels, and documents low voltage cabling infrastructure & fiber optic cables.
• Installs server racks and equipment in the MDF and IDF closets. Organizes cabling using D-rings, O-rings, clamps, cable organizers, etc.
• Responsible for installation of a variety of technologies including Structured Cabling, Category 6and 6A, Optical Fiber, RG-6, RG-11.
• Responsible for adding or repairing cabling/jacks, and fire-stop various types of cable penetrations.
• Dresses and routes fiber and Category cable into telecommunication data closets, modular furniture and work areas.
• Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
• Works with installation tools to complete specific assigned tasks on a project.
• Maintains proper care and the appropriate number of tools and equipment necessary to support productions specific to a project.
• Understands and achieves crew production goals.
• Understands and maintains established quality levels associated with duties.
• Participates in all safety activities such as tool box talks, job hazard analysis, job site analysis and SIMS (Site Information Management System) reporting.
• Participates in, documents and updates punch lists.
  
  

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Provides oversight of structured cabling projects, implementations, and initiatives.
• Provides on-the-job guidance and willingly shares subject matter expertise in order to support team member learning and development.
• Schedules/coordinates activities of internal resources such as Engineers, Field Services Technicians.
• Predicts resources needed to reach objectives and effectively and efficiently manage resources.
• Coordinates, tracks, and inventories materials (hardware, software and licensing), orders and RMAs.
• Resolves and escalates, as necessary, project issues impacting the provisioning effort.
• Schedules/coordinates resources for customer end-user and system administration training.
• Installs structured cabling systems including pathways, spaces, horizontal cabling, backbone copper, backbone fiber optic, cross and inter-connections, and testing. This includes understanding applicable codes, standards, and industry-best practices.
• Routes cabling in many different building types through the existing riser closets. Creates new pathways for cabling to route from MDF to IDF closets and to the rooftop of buildings by coring and using EMT conduit, sleeves, and PVC.
• Terminates, tests, labels, and documents horizontal, backbone and other cables.
• Oversees the execution of the cutover and post-cutover test plans.
• Partners with project team to document and address open punch-list issues.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to listen carefully to follow instructions
• Knowledge to outside plant cabling (OSP), aerial and direct buried
• Knowledge of fusion splicing fiber and similar optics and together
• Knowledgeable in coaxial termination
• Knowledgeable and cognizant of general safety compliance procedures as well as specific safety requirements related to cabling
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning from senior team members
• Exhibit a positive attitude
• High attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and excellent work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift heavy and large objects, climb ladders, and work on tall buildings
• Ability to choose the correct tool and methodology for the given task; for themselves and can help other team members do the same
• Demonstrated teamwork and versatility in integrating into multiple work environments
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings and specifications
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Vocational/Technical degree in related field (Preferred)
  
  

Experience

• 2+ years commercial construction experience
• 2+ years experience in Structured Cabling
• Experience in specialized technical courses or equivalent work experience a plus
• Electrician apprenticeship and low voltage experience a plus
• Must have experience in MDF/IDF Design and termination
• Experience working within active hyperscale facilities, following strict safety and security protocols (Preferred)
• Experience with large-scale cutovers, migrations, or turn-ups in live data center environments (Preferred)
  
  

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• May require periods of travel
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
  
  

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

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