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Communications Plant Technician

TEKsystems
$46.66 - $50.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Rancho Cordova
May 10, 2025
Description Summary We seeking a skilled Communications Plant Technician to lead and maintain the organization's cable plant infrastructure. This hands-on role is essential to the performance, reliability, and safety of our communications systems. The technician will oversee the full lifecycle of cable plant operations, from physical layer design and installation to support of specialized technologies like paging systems and DAS. This role supports critical IT operations across our facilities and is a vital contributor to data center readiness, emergency response, and ongoing infrastructure reliability. Responsibilities * Oversee all aspects of cable plant infrastructure, including planning, installation, and maintenance. * Install, maintain, and troubleshoot network and voice cabling systems to support clinical and administrative operations. * Service and support overhead paging systems (analog and IP-based) across sites. * Implement and maintain critical communication systems, including 800MHz Radio and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). * Design and oversee physical layer installations in data centers and IT closets, ensuring alignment with network performance standards. * Conduct environmental monitoring across facilities in the Sacramento region. * Maintain underground communication infrastructure, including fiber/copper backbone systems, conduits, and vaults. * Create and maintain detailed cable plant documentation, including fiber panel layouts and circuit ID allocations. * Develop and manage ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) permits throughout the life of telecom projects. * Respond to incidents, service requests, and infrastructure alerts within defined service levels. * Support physical security of data centers and telecom rooms; participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for system failures or environmental alarms. * Collaborate with telecom vendors and internal teams to assess risks, plan upgrades, and ensure continuity of services. * Utilize DCIM and technical tools such as Schneider Electric StructureWare, AutoCAD, Informacast, and Visio. * Draft RFP/RFQ documents to support public bidding and vendor selection processes. Skills Cable, Fiber optic, Install, Wiring, Cabling, Fiber optic design, Quality assurance, document processing, servicenow, Design, autocad, visio, otdr Top Skills Details Cable,Fiber optic,Install,Wiring,Cabling,Fiber optic design,Quality assurance,document processing,servicenow Additional Skills & Qualifications Required Technical Experience * 5+ years of experience in cable plant operations with a focus on network and telecom infrastructure. * Strong knowledge of structured cabling, including installation and troubleshooting of copper and fiber systems. * Hands-on experience with analog/IP paging systems, DAS, and 800MHz radio technologies. * Demonstrated expertise in physical layer design and installation within data centers and telecom rooms. * Experience conducting and interpreting environmental monitoring for infrastructure risk management. * Proven ability to maintain underground infrastructure (fiber/copper backbones, conduits, vaults). * Proficient in using DCIM platforms and design/documentation tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Visio). * Strong documentation skills, including cable plant records, ICRA compliance, and fiber panel mapping. * Familiarity with infection control permitting in healthcare or regulated environments. * Ability to manage service tickets, meet SLAs, and participate in 24/7 on-call rotations. * Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills across cross-functional teams and external vendors. Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $46.66 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Rancho Cordova,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2025. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.