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Overview

Telecommunications Mechanic II (TAFB-2025-23871):

Bowhead seeks a skilled Telecommunications Mechanic II to provide full-spectrum installation, maintenance, and repair support for the Base Telecommunications System (BTS) at Travis AFB. This position plays a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted mission-essential communications for base operations, medical facilities, and tenant organizations. The Telecommunications Mechanic II will support Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP) systems, switching platforms, VoIP infrastructure, and structured cabling systems, performing both corrective and preventive maintenance in accordance with contract requirements.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

+ **Installation & Repair** – Perform installation, relocation, and removal of copper and fiber optic cable, jacks, terminations, and equipment in compliance with OEM, TIA/EIA, NEC, and UFC 3-580-01 standards

+ **Switch & VoIP Support** – Assist in the operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of switching systems, CUCM/VoIP platforms, and voicemail servers to maintain mission availability.

+ **Preventative Maintenance** - Conduct inspections, testing, cleaning, and adjustments to identify and resolve issues before service degradation occur.

+ **Outage Response** – Respond to routine, serious, emergency, and catastrophic outages within required PWS timelines; restore services, verify clearances, and complete required documentation.

+ **Database & Records Management** – Update CAIRS/TMS and CVC systems with accurate service order, circuit, and plant data to support accountability and future troubleshooting.

+ **Testing & Quality Assurance** – Perform acceptance testing, OTDR/Fluke cable certification, and fault isolation with industry-standard tools; maintain quality control records per the contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

+ **Safety & Compliance** – Follow OSHA standards, confined space protocols, hazardous materials controls, and accident reporting procedures as required.

+ **Customer Support** – Provide assistance for base operators, perform telephone feature programming, and ensure end-users have reliable and documented service.

+ Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

+ Education

+ **Required:** High school diploma or equivalent with formal technical training in telecommunications or electronics.

+ **Preferred:** Completion of trade school or military technical training in telecommunications systems (e.g., U.S. Air Force 3D1X2 or equivalent).

+ Years of experience

+ **Minimum:** 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications systems.

+ **Preferred:** 5+ years with direct experience supporting DoD BTS environments, including both copper and fiber OSP/ISP work.

+ Required skills or certifications

+ **Mandatory (per PWS):**

+ Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

+ Ability to meet OEM requirements for maintaining, installing, and operating communications equipment.

+ Compliance with DoD, OSHA, NEC, and TIA/EIA standards for telecom work.

+ **Industry-Recognized (Recommended):**

+ BICSI Installer II Copper and/or Fiber certification.

+ OSHA 10/30-hour Telecommunications or Construction Safety certification.

+ Fluke DSX/OTDR certification training.

+ Familiarity with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), E-911, and CAIRS/TMS/CVC database systems.

+ Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

+ Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts

+ Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

+ 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

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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**ID** _2025-23871_

**Category** _Telecommunications_

**Location : Location** _US-CA-Travis AFB_

**SCA Hourly Rate** _USD $38.75/Hr._

**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain** _Secret_

**Minimum Clearance Required** _Secret_

**Travel Requirement** _Less than 10%_