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    Telecommunications Technician

Telecommunications Technician Apprenticeship Program

Work will consist of installation, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of special systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the commercial, industrial, and residential special system industry. Safely and correctly wire commercial, industrial, residential, and other types of building facilities. Perform a service which enables the consumer to use electrical energy for such purposes as audio-visual, intercom, public address, fire alarm, nurse call, CATV, CCTV access, security, and fiber optics.

$58,430

Average Salary in New Mexico based on the Occupational Information Network (O*Net).

Who Can Be a Telecommunications Technician?

To qualify for an interview and to be placed on the ranking list, applicants must meet the following requirements: must be at least 18 years of age; must complete an application provided by the sponsor and accurately respond to all questions and items including statements that indicate they are able to perform the essential function of the trade; must submit a valid ID and have a valid Social Security number.

Program Sponsor

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. New Mexico Chapter 
2821 Broadway Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
www.abcnm.org

Greta Schouman
505-830-4222, ext. 103
gschouman@abcnm.org


Northern New Mexico Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.
5031 Indian School Rd NE, Ste 100
Albuquerque, NM 87110
www.nnmiec.org/apprenticeship

Valerie McRee
(505) 266-6458
valeriem@nnmiec.org

To obtain general information about registered apprenticeship, please fill out the form below and a representative from the State Apprenticeship Office will contact you by email. 

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