Structured Cabling Technician - IT at Brazos County in TX, TX

General Summary: At the direction of the Senior Audio Video Specialist, installs, tests, and troubleshoots communication network cabling, surveillance cameras, and other equipment as required. Assists Network Administrators in network maintenance and equipment deployment.

Essential Duties: Correctly install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot Category 3, 6, and 6a copper cables; single-mode fiber optic cable; and multi-mode fiber optic cable while coordinating with various departments to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Install, test, and assist in configuring IP-based surveillance cameras, physical access control devices, projection/display systems and other equipment as required.

Attend training seminars, read on-line news releases and professional periodicals, and meet with vendors to keep up with technological advancements in the industry, current standards.

Work with outside contractors to install and terminate aerial and underground cable installations.

Assist Network services with network maintenance and with configuration/deployment of equipment.

Monitor 811 request and audits to include conducting DIG-TESS and documenting as required.

May be on-call and some overtime and/or weekend/holiday work may be required.

Other Duties as assigned.

Supervision
Received: General instruction, task assignment and prioritization, and periodic employee performance evaluations. Given: This is a non-supervisory position.

Education
Required: High School Diploma and at least 24 college credit hours or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred: BA or BS in Computer Science, Comp Engr., MIS or related field.

Experience
Required: None. Preferred: Five years of experience in installing communications cabling.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Required: Valid State of Texas Class C Driver’s License. Preferred: BICSI Installer 1 certification, BICSI Technician

Physical Demands
Typical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to type; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee routinely is required to perform overhead work while standing on ladder, and in small tight spaces The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds, such as computers, printers, stacks of records, or other similar objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and ability to differentiate colors. Employee will occasionally drive County owned or leased vehicles to offsite locations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Typical:
Knowledge of:

• Installation, termination, troubleshooting, and testing of ethernet and fiber-optic cabling systems.

Ability to:

• Differentiate colors for the purpose of cable terminations.
• Climb ladders and operate lifts to work at heights up to 60 feet.
• Work independently on projects with minimal supervision or as part of a team as needed.
• Organize workload; establish priorities; and meet established deadlines.
• Prepare clear, concise and complete reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Anticipate, identify and effectively resolve various issues and problems.
• Provide management with sound, constructive advice and information concerning job tasks.
• Comply with all County and departmental policies and procedures and meet attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Be constantly alert and aware of the hazards involved and follow the safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents.
• Multitask and work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with all levels of County staff.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving and time-management skills.

Work Environment
Typical: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be noisy or distracting. The employee is required to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and to perform tedious and exacting work. The employee may be required to work closely with others as part of a team or perform required job functions remotely, to work under time pressures to meet dead-lines, and to work in emergency situations.

About the Company

Brazos County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. The population as of the 2020 US Census was 233,849. The county seat is Bryan. Along with Brazoria County, the county is named for the Brazos River, which forms its western border.