Overview Lead Telecommunications Mechanic (FRCE-2026-24597): Bowhead seeks to network with a Lead Telecommunications Mechanic for upcoming or potential needs, down the line, to suppoort of Fleet Readiness Center East (FRC East), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, Havelock, North Carolina. Responsibilities Essential functions will include: Installs, tests, troubleshoots, programs, maintains, and repairs digital switching equipment, attendant consoles, power and ringing relay racks, miscellaneous telephone, radio, fire alarms, intrusion alarms, and computer data circuits and related apparatus required in the central switching office. Analyzes system failures and other unusual system occurrences to isolate the source of the problem and determine whether the failure is caused by software, hardware, or other factors. They maintain manual and/or computerized central office records, including detail records, traffic analysis records, cable records, line records, subscriber service records and spare parts inventories. Qualifications Required to have documented experience with Avaya Aura CM-7 with G-450 servers, analog and digital telephone installation and repair, fax machine installation and repair, coax cable installation and repair, and fiber optic cable and copper cable installation and repair. Five years of experience installing, operating or maintaining Private Branch Exchange (PBX)/Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX) telephone systems (this experience shall have been obtained within the last seven years); and, Certification in Avaya Communication Managers 6.X and above; or, Seven years of experience installing, operating or maintaining PBX/PABX telephone systems (this experience shall have been obtained within the last 10 years). Five years of experience installing, maintaining and repairing customer premise telephone station equipment and related ancillary equipment in a PBX and Avaya CM-6.x and above; and, Two years of experience installing and testing structured Category 5 cable (Cat 5) (or greater) telecommunications cabling and wiring systems for both riser and horizontal station wiring requirements. 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 Confidential level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Confidential clearance at this location. #J-18808-Ljbffr