POSITION OVERVIEW

Journeyman Network Plant Technician – Fiber Tester – Full Time Role

Location: Los Angeles Space Force Base, California

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We seek a Journeyman Network Plant Technician to install, test, certify, and document fiber optic infrastructure supporting high speed enterprise communication networks. This role ensures fiber plant performance through testing, certification, and maintenance across inside plant and outside plant environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Survey and implement fiber optic connections across network infrastructure environments
• Test live and dark fiber connections to validate signal integrity and link performance
• Splice and terminate fiber and copper cables used in telecommunications systems
• Perform fiber fusion splicing using specialized splice equipment
• Install fiber cables through raceways, walls, ceilings, and structured cable pathways
• Assist with installation of overhead or underground telecommunications cables
• Support communication shelter installations and cable tray routing activities
• Measure, cut, install, and test fiber and copper cables according to technical standards
• Use OTDR and light source power meter tools to validate fiber link continuity and signal loss
• Ensure installations meet grounding, security, and quality standards
• Maintain cable labeling and documentation records
• Generate reports and documentation for project management teams
• Maintain organized files for operational reporting and compliance documentation
• Restore work sites to original or improved conditions following installations

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Experience installing and testing fiber optic infrastructure
• Knowledge of fiber splicing, termination, and testing procedures
• Experience using OTDR, fiber testing, and diagnostic tools
• Familiarity with structured cabling standards and telecommunications infrastructure
• Ability to perform field installation and cable routing activities

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Experience supporting fiber optic installation, telecommunications infrastructure, or cable plant operations
• Experience working in inside plant and outside plant environments preferred

CLEARANCE & LOCATION

• Work Location: Los Angeles Space Force Base, California
• Work Model: Onsite
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Position contingent upon contract award
• U.S. Citizenship Required