Laborer

Job Summary

The Laborer will be supporting the buildup and modernization of DoD facilities. The purpose of this task is to provide Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I)/Information Technology (IT) electronic systems equipment, infrastructure, engineering, design, installation, and Supply and Warehouse support.

Services required include design, installation, termination, test, and documentation of desktop devices, peripherals, IT cable plant, rack, power distribution units for the installation of C4I/IT electronic systems and equipment, as assigned and in accordance with government installation design plans (IDP).

The work described herein is conducted within existing unclassified and classified office spaces, Warehouse facilities, IT telecommunications spaces or other designated spaces across multiple United States Space Command (USSC) and USSC Component Command Locations in the Colorado Springs area.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties supporting various project aspects during the installation of IT infrastructure and C4ISR systems.
• Assists with pulling, terminating, and dressing all Ethernet and fiber optic cabling, as well as perform a variety of warehousing, and general labor duties in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Operates and maintains all established warehouse/storage areas and temporary locations.
• Works closely with Warehouse Supervisor, Engineering Technician leads, and customer facility managers to ensure compliance with customer and contractual agreements.
• Contributes to all phases of the IT infrastructure installation or upgrade.
• Assists with the installation of racks/cabinets/credenzas and all peripheral equipment.
• Certified forklift operation and material handling equipment.
• Serves as an escort for services if required.
• Works with the team to troubleshoot and resolve issues with network infrastructure, often requiring coordination with other disciplines: networking, facilities, HVAC, electrical, security, etc.
• Performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed.
• Performs demolition and disposal of network and power infrastructure.
• Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.
• Supports daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and two (2) years of relevant experience in warehousing, IT installation, construction, or equivalent combination of education/training/experience.
• Practical knowledge of construction, service, maintenance, and facilities operation.
• Loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Conducts minor repairs, like switching lightbulbs and unclogging toilets.
• Handles snow removal.
• Use of common cleaning tools and outdoor power equipment.
• Warehouse operations.
• Equipment delivery.
• Box truck operation.
• Cleaning and preparing job sites.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills.
• Possess good verbal and written communications skills with ability to interpret a variety of technical materials.
• Possess good customer service, and ability to effectively interact with others in the performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to execute scheduled tasks within a team setting.
• Willingness and ability to learn new concepts and techniques.
• Ability to effectively work both individually and in a team environment.
• Ability to travel to client worksites on as needed basis within a 50-mile radius from the home duty station.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Work is primarily performed in a factory, machine shop or construction environment.
• The ability to verbally communicate alarms or warnings clearly, concisely, loudly and quickly, to clearly and quickly hear or otherwise sense alarms or warnings and take appropriate action.
• Frequently required to maintain equilibrium to prevent falling when moving, walking, standing, kneeling or crouching - particularly on narrow, uneven, irregular, slippery surfaces, going up or down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles or other objects using hands, arms, feet or legs.
• Frequently required to bend the body downward and forward, bending leg and spine - working in a bent over position.
• Frequently required to sense physical attributes such as size, shape, temperature, texture or sharpness of an object by touching.
• Frequently required to grasp, grip or apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm, holding an object in the hand.
• Frequently required to lift, raise or lower objects in a vertical direction, particularly heavy or bulky objects up to 50 lbs.
• Moving objects backward, forward, in or out in a horizontal direction, particularly heavy or bulky objects.
• Pulling, exerting a steady backward, downward, upward or outward force against an object - jerking, plucking, wrenching, stretching, towing, drawing, dragging or tugging objects in a sustained motion.
• Pushing, pressing against something with steady forward, downward, upward or outward force - shoving, pushing, compressing, squeezing, mashing, packing, pressing, jamming, compacting, or squashing objects in a sustained motion.
• The ability to see and distinguish colors, to visually distinguish shapes and patterns, to accurately sense distances (depth perception), to accurately see objects and detect motion at wide angles (peripheral vision).
• Frequently uses the lower extremities and back muscles and moving on foot, particularly for long distances.
• May have exposure to indoor/outdoor adverse weather conditions.
• Frequent exposure to noise - workers must wear protective hearing equipment or frequently shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Exposure to pollutants or allergens which can adversely affect the skin and/or the respiratory system such as gases, smoke, odors, mists, fumes, dust, chemicals, oils or solvents.
• Exposure to hazardous working conditions including moving machinery, electricity and/or working in high places.
• May be exposed to hot objects, flames or sparks.
• The job requires the use of protective equipment such as hard hats, respirators, aprons, gloves, special clothing, safety shoes and safety glasses.

CNI Core Competencies

• Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.

Compliance

• Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole.
• Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc.

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