Cabling Technician

We're seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Cable Plant Technician to join our team. This role is perfect for someone with hands-on experience in supporting copper and fiber cable plant infrastructure, especially within mission-critical environments. As a Cable Plant Technician, you'll play a key role in the installation, testing, maintenance, and documentation of the cable plant infrastructure at a federal facility. This is a physical, fast-paced role that requires technical expertise, precision, and the ability to work independently in a high-stakes environment.

What You'll Do:

Cable Plant Operations & Support

• Oversee daily cable plant activities, ensuring smooth operation and maintenance.
• Perform testing on newly installed copper and fiber cables from the demarcation point to end-user devices.
• Install and maintain cabling, hardware, and pathways to support the facility's wiring needs.
• Keep cable plant documentation up-to-date, including circuit and routing records.

Installation, Design & Enhancements

• Support the design, procurement, and installation of new cabling and equipment.
• Assist with configuration and validation testing to ensure compliance with cabling standards and quality benchmarks.

Construction & Infrastructure Coordination

• Collaborate on monitoring construction, renovation, and remodeling activities that affect cable pathways.
• Maintain internal and external cable support systems and routing infrastructure.
• Oversee any commercial communication provider activities that might impact facility cabling.

Certification Requirement:

• Every cable work order will require involvement from a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certified by BICSI or an equivalent; this role will provide necessary support for these work orders.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a cable technician working with copper and fiber optic installations.
• Proficiency with installing, terminating, labeling, and testing CAT5e/CAT6/CAT6A and fiber optic cabling.
• Skilled with cable testing tools and certification equipment for copper and fiber systems.
• Solid understanding of BICSI, ANSI/TIA/EIA, and other relevant cabling standards.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, floor plans, and routing maps.
• Experience supporting cable routing during construction or renovation projects.
• Strong documentation skills with a focus on accuracy and detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers, contractors, and service providers.
• Strong time management skills, able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site in Washington, DC for the duration of the assignment.
• Ability to pass all customer-specific background investigation requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• RCDD certification (BICSI) or experience working closely with an RCDD.
• Experience working in large-scale government or enterprise cable plant environments.
• Familiarity with cable management or asset tracking systems.
• Experience with fiber splicing, OTDR testing, or loss measurement tools.

Work Environment:

• Temporary on-site position based in Washington, DC.
• 30–40 hours per week for approximately 8–10 weeks.
• A mission-focused environment supporting a federal facility.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $ $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person