MDU Cable Technician (Prince Edward Island)
Charlottetown, PE
VistaCare Communications is a leading technology solutions provider, providing telecommunications cabling infrastructure for a wide range of businesses and organizations. We are currently seeking experienced and motivated Cable Technicians to join our Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) division in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. MDU Cable Technicians are involved in all facets of maintaining a cable system such as installing, repairing, programming, and upgrading cable infrastructure in small, medium and large housing complexes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Installation of fibre optic cables in new and existing buildings
- Demonstrates the ability to identify and document all cables and equipment appropriately
- Safe and efficient utilization of hand and portable tools in an indoor/outdoor environment
- Ability to drill all building types and install: raceway, EMT, PVC or micro duct
- Ability to connectorize single mode fibre as per manufacturer/customer standards
- Knowledge of building and electrical code
- Ability to read blueprints and building plans and document daily records, reports and hours worked
- Perform fibre optic testing (OTDR/power meter) and accurately record test results
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Effective listening, teamwork, and writing abilities
- Understand, adhere to, and promote environmental, health & safety practices
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to test, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues
- Ability to manage workload and to ensure jobs are completed on time and on budget
- Job planning skills according to desired timelines, including the dissection of blueprints
- Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, confined spaces, isolation
- Ability to work in a physically demanding atmosphere including, but is not limited to: carry, raise and climb a ladder, carry, lift and handle heavy equipment and/or tooling.
- Self-disciplined, motivated and organized
- Customer-Service oriented
Experience Required:
- Preference will be given to those with fibre optic splicing experience
- Supervisory or team lead experience is considered an asset
Additional Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or on emergency call outs as required
- Willingness to travel
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs
- The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal record check
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation based on experience and skill level
- 50% employer paid group benefits package (health, dental, vision, insurance)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)