UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies

Overview

Bowhead seeks a Telecommunications Mechanic II to support the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the Base Telecommunications System (BTS) at Goodfellow Air Force Base. The selected candidate will install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and document telecommunications infrastructure supporting critical Air Force communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair telecommunications systems and associated equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs) on telecommunications equipment.
• Diagnose and repair copper and fiber optic cable systems and telecommunications circuits.
• Install, terminate, splice, test, and certify copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Support Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), analog, and digital telephone systems.
• Perform adds, moves, changes, and removals of telecommunications equipment and services.
• Respond to emergency, priority, and routine service outages.
• Perform cable locating, staking, and marking activities.
• Assist with work order execution, technical solutions, and system upgrades.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work order documentation.
• Update telecommunications databases, drawings, and infrastructure records.
• Coordinate with Government personnel, contractors, and customers.
• Follow all applicable safety, environmental, security, and quality requirements.
• Participate in after-hours on-call support and emergency response.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training in telecommunications, electronics, networking, or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing telecommunications systems.
• Experience with copper and fiber optic cabling and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Experience installing, terminating, splicing, and testing telecommunications cabling.
• Experience supporting VoIP, analog, or digital telephone systems.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and telecommunications documentation.
• Knowledge of telecommunications installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting principles.
• Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot telephone systems.
• Experience using telecommunications test equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license.
• Security+ Certification.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite.

Additional Information

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.
• Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level.
• US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.