Lead Technician

Company: E2 Optics
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

E2 Optics is an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We help clients deploy remarkably efficient solutions that are modern, turnkey, and minimize operational costs. We design low voltage solutions that seamlessly integrate audiovisual, physical security, structured cabling, and wireless solutions, including DAS and WiFi systems. Our experience spans Enterprise and Government clients within the Energy, Finance, Health Care, Higher Education, Manufacturing, Media & Communications, and Transportation industries. Our Core Values, which are built around Safety, guide our business, employees, and relationships with customers and partners. We embrace these values to be a better business and better people, while having fun in the process. As a result, we've set a new standard, and our clients have made E2 Optics one of America's largest and fastest-growing companies.
Position Summary: The Lead Technician works as a member of a project team primarily responsible for enhancing overall jobsite productivity, safety, and ensuring high-quality work. This employee may be assigned to lead a team of approximately 3-5 members professionally and productively on a small project. Completing tasks with a high degree of quality, safety, efficiency in accordance to existing standards.
Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safety is our number one Core Value. Follow safe work practices and company and client worksite policies.
• Installation of structured cabling systems including all aspects of the installation process.
• Reads and interprets all floorplans, drawings, specifications, and cut sheets.
• Properly sets up a variety of copper and fiber testers.
• Performs system testing and troubleshooting as required.
• Terminates, labels, tests and troubleshoots optical fiber and copper installations.
• Proactively lead teams of 3-5 Technicians and Installers to complete project tasks.
• Adequately train Technicians and Installers to complete all the tasks and responsibilities of their positions.
• Assist in developing Technicians to complete all the tasks and responsibilities of a Lead Technician.
• Proactively oversee and lead jobsite organization and basic housekeeping maintenance.
• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor in both internal and customer relations.
• Excel in technical tasks such as testing and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.).
• Exhibit and maintain professional appearance and behavior.
• Travel: This position is generally expected to require minimal overnight travel (5%) in certain regions, could require frequent (50%+) overnight and extended out-of-town travel in others. The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2. Education:
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • OSHA 30 within first 2 weeks in role.
  • BICSI Installer 2 Copper preferred.
  • BICSI Installer 2 Fiber preferred.
  • BICSI Certified Technician. Must be earned within 12 months in role. Experience:
    • Minimum 2 - 5 years work experience in Structured Cabling or related industry/construction experience.
    • Read, write and understand English.
    • Able to distinguish color codes. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
      • Ability to understand and effectively explain every aspect of the structured cabling system 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 and the ability to differentiate between them and make recommendations.
      • Ability to choose the correct tool and methodology for a given task for themselves and can help other team members do the same.
      • Ability to listen carefully to and follow instructions.
      • Demonstrated aptitude for learning from senior team members.
      • Exhibit a positive attitude.
      • Solid team player.
      • High attention to detail with demonstrated ability to source and follow standards.
      • Ability to meet deadlines.
      • Willingness to work days, nights and weekends as project requires.
      • Demonstrated ability to be proactive, exercise efficient time management at the jobsite.
      • Demonstrate accountability for safety, quality, and productivity.
      • Self-motivated with excellent work ethic.
      • Motivate team to work effectively in versatile work environments. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. Ability to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, use hands, stoop, kneel, bend, rotate, push, pull, reach with hands and arms on intermittent to regular basis daily. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. The employee may be required to work in tight, confided spaces. The employee must demonstrate regular and on-time attendance. There could be a requirement of occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
        E2 Benefits include: Employee paid monthly medical premiums, matching 401k, paid holidays and 3 weeks paid time off.
        DISCLAIMER: The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Actively recruits qualified women, minorities, disabled and veterans for all positions for which they are qualified.
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