Installation Lead Technician-ISP/OSP

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. 

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Position Location

This position is based in Chesapeake, VA.

Hourly pay range: $30-$36/hr.

Job Overview

The role of the Installation Lead is to provide day-to-day implementation support for a variety of structured wiring, AV, VTC, and other communications/IT system installations. Responsible for troubleshooting and repairing Infrastructure wiring and related communications equipment.  The Installation Lead is responsible for leading on site efforts for network cable plants, power connections, equipment rack mounting and outfitting, and final installation testing. Additionally the Lead is responsible for preparing and submitting required reports and other documentation required for the task.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

• Subject Matter Expert knowledge of OSP/ISP voice and network cabling, equipment and infrastructure,
• Must be able to use tools and test equipment
• Review, analyze and correct deficiencies in technical drawings and system diagrams to provide red lines and As-Builts.
• Provides technical solutions and recommendations to resolve installation discrepancies.
• Strong coordination, organization, teaming and communication abilities
• Works well individually or in a team environment
• Work in tight, cramped spaces such as equipment rack (IT) rooms and closets
• Work on ladders and/or move up and down steep staircases as required
• Develop, material requirements and equipment requirements,
• Coordinate with drafters to develop and complete project drawing packages.
• Terminate, splice, test, maintain, and repair fiber optic (including fusion splicing), copper, and coaxial cabling
• Required installation reporting
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proven knowledge aspects of infrastructure and network cabling. Following best industry practices for infrastructure cabling and wiring within a variety of environments
• Experience reading installation drawings and tech manuals
• RF, multi-pin and fiber optic cable and connector building expert
• Proven knowledge of wired/wireless equipment installation and basic testing methods and procedures

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• Must be a US citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have a minimum of Eight (8) years of experience of inside/outside plant operation and maintenance experience, installation, testing, and repair of telecommunications equipment and systems.
• Must have experience leading teams during IT/AV/VTC installations
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of DOD DATA centers
• Specific knowledge of operating principles of wired, wireless and RF environments
• Electronic Technicians Association (ETA) Certified Fiber Optic Installer
• ETA Certified Fiber Optic Designer
• Completion of Military IT/ET advanced training or civilian technical school equivalent
• Knowledge of C4I systems
• Current Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) certifications
• Working Knowledge of SPAWAR SIPH (Shore Installation Process Handbook)

Working Conditions:

• Military bases
• Overhead ceilings, Interstitials
• Confined spaces

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to carry 50 pounds unaided or 90-pound loads aided

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [email protected].

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.

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