Network Cabling Specialist

Role:

To install and maintain communication distribution systems and/or other signals.  These systems comprise the physical architecture that supports voice, video, and data transmission within industrial, commercial and institutional complexes.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Interpret and verify work orders, specifications, drawings, schematics and special requirements
• Perform site inspections
• Assemble and set up all tools, materials and equipment
• Create cable pathways
• Install cable supports
• Install, fish, dress, cross connect and terminate Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), co-axial and fibre optic cable
• Install WiFi (802.11b/g and n) networks
• Test, review and troubleshoot installed systems
• Liaise with customers, store managers, and employees to explain, coordinate and schedule network cable installations.
• Provide work log and reports 

Occupational Requirements:

Technical Requirements: 

• Familiarity with retail environment and POS systems an asset
• Familiarity with network equipment (routers, switches, desktops, printers, etc…) an asset
• Must possess a valid and unexpired Class G driver’s licence, and the ability to produce a clean driver’s abstract upon hire and periodically throughout employment
• Must have knowledge of basic computer skills and be able to demonstrate good writing skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook very helpful.
• Experience with scissor lifts (will train/certify as required)

Personal Requirements: 

• Ability to travel to customers’ sites on short notice over extended periods of time (possibly across Canada)
• Must have own vehicle and be able to drive to and from jobs independently
• Ability to work revolving day/night shift
  

Working Conditions

• Physical load: high, up to 50lbs
• Location: customer sites, warehouse, working at heights
• Hazard: high, PPE required, fall protection, use of power tools and other equipment

Safety Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment

All Personal Protective Equipment with the exception of CSA Approved Footwear is provided by BFG:

• CSA Approved Footwear
• Hard Hat
• High Visibility Safety Vest
• Long Pants
• Fall Protection Harness
• Fall Protection Lanyard
• Safety Glasses
• High Dexterity Gloves
• Milwaukee Safety Knife

Training

All of the required job specific safety training will be provided by BFG:

• WHMIS 2015 
• Ministry of Labour 4 Step H&S Awareness 
• Fall Protection / Working at Heights (Ontario) *
• Elevated Work Platform (Scissor/Boom Lift) *

Employees must meet all of the above training requirements prior to being deployed or assigned projects.

* Training is valid for 3 years from the training date.  Employees that hold valid certifications prior to employment with BFG may be exempt from attending this pre-employment training. 

Tools & Equipment Requirements:

Tools

The following tools and equipment are required to be purchased and supplied by the employee:

• Side Cutters
• Small Screw Driver Set
• Level
• Flashlight
• Dry Wall Saw
• Line Toner / Probe Kit
• Cordless Drill & Drills Bits
• Needle Nose Pliers
• 110 Punch Down Tool
• BIX Punch Down Tool
• 25 ft Measuring Tape
• Channel Locks
• Wrench Set (Metric & Imperial, up to 3/4 inch)
• Fish Tape (75ft x 1/4 inch)

Company Supplied Tools & Equipment

The below tools and equipment will be supplied by BFG:

• 4 Pair Tester or Fluke Meter