Structured Cabling Foreman

Overview

This job is a professional low voltage technical and installation position working on construction sites, health care facilities, government facilities, commercial and retail buildings.

At Vision, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. Five vertical business units in pursuit of 100% customer satisfaction – expert audio-visual, professional services, security, wireless and structured cabling capabilities. Corporate certifications plus the support of everything IP uniquely distinguishes Vision among top technology integrators. Our committed team, entrenched in a culture of support, works to ensure an unforgettable customer experience. Vision is committed to the community, and we promote a healthy environment for our teammates – caring people focused on great outcomes. 100% customer satisfaction is more than words at Vision…it is our culture. We strive to provide the best solutions and services to meet our customer’s needs, while providing a positive work environment that allows our Customer, Company and Employees to grow and succeed.

Responsibilities

Foreman under the guidance of the Supervisor and Project Manager will be responsible for the installation, termination, and testing of low voltage cabling systems in multiple work environments to include construction and active facilities. Foreman must be dependable, provide necessary support to the Supervisor and assist in successful implementation on the project. Foreman must exhibit the ability to provide outstanding customer service and deliver project installations according to the customer’s expectations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:

• Foreman must be detail oriented, analytical. Process and compliance focused. Ability to work independent of direct supervision; self-starting; Team Player. Good organizational, written, and verbal skills (meticulous regarding documentation). Excellent people skills, customer oriented, willingness to help others. Dependable, Positive and Proactive approach. Strong work ethic and ability to have flexible work schedule.

• Foreman must demonstrate good customer skills.• Foreman must demonstrate that they are fully competent decision makers and demonstrate they have leadership abilities• Foreman must perform installations that always adheres with the Vision and industry safety requirements. Safety First 100%• Foreman must be able to supervise technicians and provide OJT (On the Job Training) when required• Foreman must stay current with the latest technologies and installation procedures. • Foreman must have a full understanding of the scope of work. • Foreman must have the ability to understand and accurately complete all paperwork required of assigned project. • Foreman must be able to run small to medium projects when required. Requires full understanding of the project scope of work • Foreman must be fully competent of the Vision standard for quality installation craftsmanship and customer service excellence. • Foreman must be fully competent at installation and termination of various copper and fiber products in accordance with TIA/EIA standards and BICSI standards. • Foreman must be fully competent in testing and troubleshooting of copper and fiber cable plant systems in accordance with TIA/EIA standards and BICSI standards. • Foreman must be fully competent at directing his team in assembling, installing, and securing various cable trays, racks, and cabinets used in telecommunications closets. • Foreman must understand the basic principles of grounding and bonding as described in the BICSI installation methods and must be capable of properly bonding cable trays and properly grounding racks, cable trays, etc. • Foreman must be knowledgeable in the proper operation of all Vision’s Cat5, Cat5E, Cat6 testers to include proper operation of the tester, properly saving test results and properly downloading and storing test results on the network. • Foreman should be knowledgeable in the proper operation of Vision’s fiber power meter testers to include proper operation of the tester, properly saving test results. • Foreman should be knowledgeable in the proper operation of an OTDR to include proper operation of the OTDR, properly saving test results. • Foreman must be fully capable of interpreting test results from fiber and copper testers and successfully troubleshooting and properly repairing the fiber or copper cable plant to ultimately ensure a correct and valid test.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• BICSI and industry Certifications are preferred. Knowledge of fiber and copper troubleshooting is needed.

• This position requires a background check and driver’s license check.

• Ability to lift various items is required, as well to stand for long periods of time and climb ladders.Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift 75lbs and climb ladders as required.

Years of Experience:

5-10

Security Clearance:

As needed

Certifications:

Preferred - BICSI Installer 2 Copper / Fiber, Industry manufacturer certifications, OSHA safety certification 10/30, HILTI powder actuated tools, Confined Space, Aerial Lift

 

Company Overview

Vision Technologies, a national and global systems integrator, provides IT services and solutions for commercial and federal clients. Our seasoned staff has keen insight into trends and emerging technologies that are changing the way we work, communicate, and protect our society. We offer design, installation, support and project management for Distributed Antenna Systems, Passive Optical Networking, voice/data, wireless systems, security, audiovisual, and video teleconferencing delivering powerful IP-centric, integrated solutions that get results. Vision Technologies offers its employees the following benefits and leave programs. • Company Holidays • Elective Days • PTO • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance • Life Insurance and AD&D • Short/Long‐term Disability • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Tuition Reimbursement • Leadership Development Training Vision Technologies is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran.

Responsibilities

Foreman under the guidance of the Supervisor and Project Manager will be responsible for the installation, termination, and testing of low voltage cabling systems in multiple work environments to include construction and active facilities. Foreman must be dependable, provide necessary support to the Supervisor and assist in successful implementation on the project. Foreman must exhibit the ability to provide outstanding customer service and deliver project installations according to the customer’s expectations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:
• Foreman must be detail oriented, analytical. Process and compliance focused. Ability to work independent of direct supervision; self-starting; Team Player. Good organizational, written, and verbal skills (meticulous regarding documentation). Excellent people skills, customer oriented, willingness to help others. Dependable, Positive and Proactive approach. Strong work ethic and ability to have flexible work schedule.
• Foreman must demonstrate good customer skills.
• Foreman must demonstrate that they are fully competent decision makers and demonstrate they have leadership abilities
• Foreman must perform installations that always adheres with the Vision and industry safety requirements. Safety First 100%
• Foreman must be able to supervise technicians and provide OJT (On the Job Training) when required
• Foreman must stay current with the latest technologies and installation procedures.
• Foreman must have a full understanding of the scope of work.
• Foreman must have the ability to understand and accurately complete all paperwork required of assigned project.
• Foreman must be able to run small to medium projects when required. Requires full understanding of the project scope of work
• Foreman must be fully competent of the Vision standard for quality installation craftsmanship and customer service excellence.
• Foreman must be fully competent at installation and termination of various copper and fiber products in accordance with TIA/EIA standards and BICSI standards.
• Foreman must be fully competent in testing and troubleshooting of copper and fiber cable plant systems in accordance with TIA/EIA standards and BICSI standards.
• Foreman must be fully competent at directing his team in assembling, installing, and securing various cable trays, racks, and cabinets used in telecommunications closets.
• Foreman must understand the basic principles of grounding and bonding as described in the BICSI installation methods and must be capable of properly bonding cable trays and properly grounding racks, cable trays, etc.
• Foreman must be knowledgeable in the proper operation of all Vision’s Cat5, Cat5E, Cat6 testers to include proper operation of the tester, properly saving test results and properly downloading and storing test results on the network.
• Foreman should be knowledgeable in the proper operation of Vision’s fiber power meter testers to include proper operation of the tester, properly saving test results.
• Foreman should be knowledgeable in the proper operation of an OTDR to include proper operation of the OTDR, properly saving test results.
• Foreman must be fully capable of interpreting test results from fiber and copper testers and successfully troubleshooting and properly repairing the fiber or copper cable plant to ultimately ensure a correct and valid test.