Maintenance Technician I

Maintenance TechnicianAre you responsible and goal-driven? Are you independent and enjoy working outside? If so, then Maintenance Technician may be the role for you.ResponsibilitiesAs a Maintenance Technician, you will be playing a direct role in keeping our customers connected to our network. You will be maintaining and repairing the wires that provide all of our internet services from our hub sites to the connection points outside of the customer's home. You will also monitor and report signal leakages and repairs as required. Your work will help maintain our network by providing 24/7 coverage, day and night.With the support of other maintenance technicians and peer organizations like Construction, you will be ensuring our network is working optimally. Whether it be in rain, sleet, or snow, your support and skills will be used to provide our customers with the best services possible.What Our Maintenance Technicians Love MostThe freedom of working independentlyNo two days are the same, variety in work flow on a daily basisAll work being done outside, no office workPhysically and mentally challenging but rewarding workAn open flow of communication between peer organizationsQualificationsRequired QualificationsEducation: High school diploma or equivalent work experienceExperience: Cable experience of at least 1 yearTechnical Skills: Ability to operate appropriate computer or test equipment, knowledge of basic mathematics and electronicsAbilities:Ability to read, write, speak and understand EnglishAbility to communicate effectively with employees, customers, suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward and professional mannerAbility to work independentlyAbility to prioritize and organize effectively Knowledge of basic mathematics and electronicsAbility to operate appropriate computer or test equipment associated with positionSkills: Well-organized, independent, prioritization skillsSchedule: On call in all weather conditions, hours will be dictated by business needsPreferred QualificationsBasic understanding of Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC) networks, RF, AC, DC, and customer premise networkExperience in telecommunications installation/serviceExperience with Coax and/or fiber network installation and maintenance