Data center technician Crew Lead and Fiber Optic cable technician

Job Description Job Description Seeking skilled individuals to join our team as fiber technicians for several roles in the Reno, Sparks, Fallon Fernly NV area. The candidates must be able to pass a OneSource background check and drug screening. Willingness to travel to support work in other data centers in the southeast/southwest region. On-the-job training provided. The Lead Data Center Technician will support both the Physical and Virtual Infrastructure of the organization and its facilities. The Lead Data Center Tech will drive data center best practice and relative industry standards into working processes and procedures as/where applicable. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Directly support and coordinate all scheduled data center MACs based on set DCIT calendar event scheduling Implements cable work order (CWO) MACs, testing and certification, and can assist with crafting LV project BOM and scope documents Asset auditing and daily error logs Provide equipment installation MACs, including device labelling, power connectivity and LV cable connectivity and proper cable dressing Provide smart-hands assistance as required Maintain a safe and secure operating environment within the GPN data center, and report any violations to DCIT immediately as necessary Concise, detailed documentation and record keeping relative to asset installation layout, cable plant patch matrix, cable labelling standards, etc. Maintain the secure hard drive disk (HDD) bin and log, and ensure compliance with respect to retention practices and notification to DCIT as/when required Ticketing and service calls The Fiber Technician is responsible for all aspects, of Fiber including but not limited to installing, terminating, testing, and splicing. General Job Duties and Responsibilities: Cabling & Termination · The Fiber Technician must have basic copper termination skills · The Fiber Technician will install a work area outlet for the floor, modular furniture, and wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks. Mount faceplates and surface mount boxes correctly. Adhere to IES COMMUNICATIONS labeling standards). · The Fiber Technician will build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic, and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels). · The Fiber Technician performs testing, continuity test horizontal and riser cable, use of volt-ohmmeter, troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable. · The Fiber Technician installs LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, and MPO/MTP connectors, for both multi-mode & single-mode fiber · The Fiber Technician will terminate simplex & duplex jumper cord · The Fiber Technician will terminate & breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g. Corning/Commscope) · The Fiber Technician will terminate & breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g. 3DNX) · The Fiber Technician will terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber · The Fiber Technician will install fan-out kits including buffer tube · The Fiber Technician will calculate the end to end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode & single-mode fiber · The Fiber Technician will fully complete all IES paperwork accurately and on time specifically, timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, Job Blog, tool transfers and others as required The Fiber Technician will complete any other duties as assigned Testing · The Fiber Technician will test using an OTDR, Fluke DTX 180 · The Fiber Technician troubleshoots using an OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end, and Network-wide Splicing · The Fiber Technician will perform mechanical splicing with all types of fiber cable · The Fiber Technician will perform fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable · The Fiber Technician performs building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices Physical and Mental Requirements: · The Fiber Technician must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional, and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s). · The Fiber Technician must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners. · The Fiber Technician must possess and be proficient with the listed tools. · The Fiber Technician must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s). · The Fiber Technician must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentation(s). · The Fiber Technician must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder, and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds. · The Fiber Technician must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read the small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones. · The Fiber Technician must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed. · Regular attendance is mandatory Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements: · Must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent · Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools. · Must be proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure) · Must have Testing & Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems experience (OTDR & PMLS) · Must be able to meet IES driving standards policy · Prefer 3-5 years of experience in Fiber · Prefer Industry Certifications (Corning/FOA) · Prefer Data Center installation experience · Prefer Mechanical and Fusion Splice experience · Prefer OSP / Confined Space Entry experience (splicing) · Must be able to use the following trade Tools: Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves. Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, and Krone/3M/BIX. Career Path: · Lead Communications Technician Company Description IES Communications, LLC, provides the highest level of design, build, and maintenance services in the market. Our national footprint success is based on our reputation, trust, and relationships with our customers. We provide the same feel across the country because of our people, processes, financial stability, safety record, training, consistency in our quality of work, partnerships, bonding capacity, competitive pricing, and our ability to scale up quickly with certified technicians. IES Communications culture is to provide our employees with a safe, healthy, productive, and growth-oriented workplace. For 38 years, we have maintained a professional, well-trained staff that collectively represents a proven track record of leading industry knowledge and expertise. IES Communications offers a great experience from the beginning to the end of every project. Company Description IES Communications, LLC, provides the highest level of design, build, and maintenance services in the market. Our national footprint success is based on our reputation, trust, and relationships with our customers. We provide the same feel across the country because of our people, processes, financial stability, safety record, training, consistency in our quality of work, partnerships, bonding capacity, competitive pricing, and our ability to scale up quickly with certified technicians. IES Communications culture is to provide our employees with a safe, healthy, productive, and growth-oriented workplace. \r\nFor 38 years, we have maintained a professional, well-trained staff that collectively represents a proven track record of leading industry knowledge and expertise. IES Communications offers a great experience from the beginning to the end of every project.