Telecommunications Service Technician

Job Description

Description:

MTS Services has been an industry leader in structured cabling for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for over 30 years, specializing in healthcare, commercial, education, mission critical and government facilities. We deliver quality workmanship on every project, honor our commitments, and do what is right for our employees and our customers.

We currently have Telecommunications Service Technician opportunities in the New Hampshire and Massachusetts areas.

The Telecommunications Service Technician position will report to the Service Manager but will work with other Technicians and the Service Coordinator on a regular basis. The Service Technician must have a strong work ethic and a flexible attitude to be successful in this role, in addition, they must have an acute ability to solve problems effectively, on-site, with little supervision. Our Telecommunications Service Technicians are troubleshooters, problem-solvers, and customer relations specialists, in addition to being proficient cable technicians.

A Telecommunications Service Technician will be responsible for:

Category rated copper solution installation

Completing daily service orders and work orders accurately

Communicating with customers directly

Fiber Optic structured cable distribution system installation

Pulling cable, fire stopping, dressing cables and labeling to industry standards

Terminating, assembling and installing 8-pin modular connectors and coaxial connectors and optical fiber connectors

Accurately testing copper and fiber cables to required certification parameters utilizing appropriate test equipment

Diagnosing and correcting copper and optical fiber problems

Reading blue prints to determine closet and equipment layouts

Installing closet hardware including backboards, connecting blocks, racks, patch panels and fiber enclosures.

Attending training and safety meetings, and working safely at all times utilizing the necessary Personal Protection Equipment.

May lead small install team at times (1-2 technicians)

Cabling done right – our people make the difference!

MTS Services hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, you will find a home at MTS Services. Our people have helped lead our success resulting in our continued growth and expansion. We focus on the health and wellness of the organization, from our commitment to financial stability and safety to professional development and great employee benefits. We are passionate about what we do.

MTS Services offers:

$1000 Sign-On Bonus

Starting pay between $18-35 per hour, based on experience

2 weeks of PTO your first year

8 paid holidays

$45 per month cell phone reimbursement

Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) after 1 year of service with up to 4% company match

Company work vanRequirements:

Ideally, candidates should meet our current requirements for Dedicated Technician, Lead Technician, and Foreman level positions. This means the ability to install, terminate, and test various types of data cables, as well as exhibit the leadership traits expected of employees in those positions. In addition to those requirements, candidates must also meet the following criteria:

Ability to work independently or lead small teams

Advanced time-management skills

Track record of timely and accurate paperwork and administrative reporting

Above-average PC skills, Microsoft Office Suite

Track record of reliable attendance and dependability

Acute troubleshooting capabilities

Above-average communication skills, both between management and clients

Responsible decision-making skills

Possess a valid driver's license

Fiber optic skills are preferred but not required

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds as necessary

Ability to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and drive for extended periods

Capable of, and comfortable with, working in confined spaces

The successful candidate in this Service Technician role must have a positive outlook, an ambitious nature, and the drive to always perform at his or her utmost ability. Service technicians represent MTS Services in transactional agreements with clients on-site. It is important to always represent MTS Services with positivity, professionalism, and trustworthiness. We have a terrific group of employees at MTS Services, and we look forward to you joining our team.

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