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Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.\nPosition Overview\nAll tasks as an Apprentice Optical Network Installation Technician are performed under direct supervision from other, more experienced technicians and supervisors. Must have a strong desire to learn optical networking, take direction willingly, execute tasks as required at a high standard and show a willingness to increase their level of knowledge and competency.\nResponsibilities\nApprentice Optical Network Installation Technicians, Level 1 can expect to be placed on project assignments where any combination of the following tasking could be expected:\nInfrastructure installation and de-installation\nRacks\nIronwork (ladder rack, subfloor infrastructure)\nCable management\nFiber & copper management systems (i.e. Panduit raceway, Fiber Management Systems (FMS))\nDC Power cable (determining path, wax cord lacing)\nCable Terminations, cleaning and testing\nRJ45\nCoaxial/BNC\nWire wrap\nFiber Optic Cable (light levels, scoping)\nGrounding\nHTAP\nEquipment\nDocumentation Responsibilities\nUse of Microsoft Office suite of products for:\nRequirements review and comprehension\nRedlining\nReporting\nDaily Status Report (DSR) submission\nSite Completion Report (SCR) submission\nSurvey Reports\nRequired Experience/Qualifications\nOne year or less experience involving the construction, maintenance, or repair of various types of telecommunications or electronics equipment or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting completion of an accredited vocational or technical curriculum in telecommunications or a related discipline for the required experience.\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities at this level might include some knowledge of several types of common communications installations.\nCould possess some hands-on knowledge of and, experience with various network devices (i.e. routers, switches, etc.) from multiple manufacturers.\nThe main qualification for an Apprentice Optical Network Technician, Level 1 is a strong willingness to learn the profession. 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