Telephone Installer Jobs in Fort Meade, MD

A Telephone Installer in the construction industry is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining telecommunication lines, including telephone, broadband, and cable TV. They work on various construction sites, installing telephone jacks and running wires, setting up telecommunications equipment, and ensuring all systems are properly connected and operational. They also perform troubleshooting and repairs, responding to service calls and replacing faulty equipment as necessary. Important skills for this role include physical fitness to handle the manual labor, technical knowledge to understand telecommunications equipment, and customer-service skills for dealing with clients.

Prior to becoming a Telephone Installer, an individual may have held roles such as a Telecommunications Technician, where they would gain hands-on experience with installing and repairing telecommunications equipment, or a Cable Installer, which would provide experience with running wires and cables. Some may also start as a Customer Service Representative in a telecommunications company, which would improve their communication and problem-solving skills. Important certifications for a Telephone Installer include the Telecommunications Installation and Service certification and the Fiber Optics Technician certification, both of which demonstrate the necessary technical knowledge and skills to effectively perform the role.

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Cable Technician TS/SCI

Arlington, VA (22 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
16 hours ago

Arlington, VA (22 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
16 hours ago

HOW A CABLE TECHNICIAN WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: Responsible for installation and documentation of new and/or updated Inside Plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber...

Telecommunications Technician II

Arlington, VA (22 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
1 day ago

Arlington, VA (22 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
1 day ago

Installation Clearance: Active Secret...

Fire Alarm Technician

Parkville, MD (24 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
4 days ago

Parkville, MD (24 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
4 days ago

Fire Alarm Technician (Service) Job Summary : We are seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing...

Fire Service Technician - Alarm Repair

Jessup, MD (4 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
10 days ago

Jessup, MD (4 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
10 days ago

Requisition Number: 199504 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Fire Service Technician - Alarm Repair for our Fire Protection business. Responsibilities include servicing fire alarm systems to the...

Cleared Cable Technician

Fort Meade, MD
16 days ago

Fort Meade, MD
16 days ago

Cable installation includes: pulling, placement, terminating, testing, and labeling. BICSI cert (current or past) a plus, but not needed....

Cable Technician (BICSI certified)

McLean, VA (23 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
16 days ago

McLean, VA (23 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
16 days ago

Cable installation includes: pulling, placement, terminating, testing, and labeling. BICSI cert (current or past) a plus, but not needed....

Fire Alarm Technician

Baltimore, MD (16 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
16 days ago

Baltimore, MD (16 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
16 days ago

Job Title: Fire Alarm Technician Location: Baltimore, MD Pay rate: $25-32/HR Company Summary: Our client is a proven leader in the Fire Safety and Security Integration industries, offering a high...

Senior Fire Alarm Technician Georgetown University

Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
16 days ago

Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
16 days ago

Senior Fire Alarm Technician Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and...

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Senior Fire Alarm Technician

Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
16 days ago

Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
16 days ago

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nations capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just...

Remote Work

Fire Alarm Technician 2

Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
22 days ago

Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
22 days ago

Overview The Fire Alarm Technician 2 provides high quality customer support through on-site service, complex troubleshooting, programming, installation, and maintenance services of various FA...

Fire Alarm Technician

Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
30+ days ago

Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
30+ days ago

Join Our Team at Fire Safety and Protection LLC (FSP) At FSP, our mission is to protect communities by installing, inspecting, and repairing fire alarm, sprinkler, and safety systems. Our...

Fire Alarm Technician -Fire Systems Shop Georgetown University

Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
30+ days ago

Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
30+ days ago

Fire Alarm Technician -Fire Systems Shop Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown...

Fire Alarm Technician -Fire Systems Shop

Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
30+ days ago

Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
30+ days ago

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nations capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just...

Fire Alarm Technician

Baltimore, MD (16 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
30+ days ago

Baltimore, MD (16 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
30+ days ago

Reliance Fire Protection, Inc., a subsidiary of Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Company, is a full-service fire protection contractor with complete design, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance...

Fire Alarm Technician

Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
30+ days ago

Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
30+ days ago

Title: Fire Alarm Technician Title: Fire Alarm Technician Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to...

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Demographic Data for Fort Meade, MD

Moving to Fort Meade, MD? Find some basic demographic data about Fort Meade, MD below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Fort Meade, MD

Local

National

Total Population

6,176,902

Number of Businesses

140,318

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Telephone Techniques: Greetings

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The Telephone Efficiency

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Salary for Telephone Installer Jobs in Fort Meade, MD

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Telephone Installer positions.

Highest Education Level

Telephone Installers in Fort Meade, MD offer the following education background

High School or GED

32.4%

Vocational Degree or Certification

26.0%

Associate's Degree

18.3%

Bachelor's Degree

16.8%

Master's Degree

3.2%

Some College

1.9%

Some High School

1.0%

Doctorate Degree

0.5%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Telephone Installers in Fort Meade, MD

None

34.1%

1-2 years

29.6%

2-4 years

25.6%

10+ years

7.3%

Less than 1 year

2.2%

4-6 years

1.1%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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