Telecomm Route Switch and Data Center Field Technician

Job Description

CONTRACT (1099) Telecommunications/ Networking Field Service Technician

Overview:

Acuative, the nation's leading independent provider of telecommunications field services, looks to partner with Contract (1099) Field Service Technicians to provide installation and maintenance services to voice (analog and VOIP), data networks, servers, routers/switches, computer systems, retail technology systems, and other network-based hardware. Jobs can have a 4-hour response time and usually complete in 2 to 4 hours on site. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time covering an area within 50 miles of the (MARKET) area.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Installation and maintenance of networking hardware including routers, switches, and WAP’s.

Installation and maintenance of telephony equipment and circuit verification.

Installation and support of retail technology systems – POS, Digital Signage, and Video Surveillance Systems.

Circuit extensions and structured cabling (must know cabling and color code as well as how to extend circuits using 66 blocks and FDPs).

Site surveys and site audits.

Troubleshooting analog telephony connected systems.

Required Tools

Laptop with Windows 10 or newer, with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Mobile hot spot for Internet connectivity

Smartphone with camera

Antistatic strap

Cisco console cable

Industry standard hand tools

Reliable Vehicle

Ladder

Basic telecommunications tools (punch down, butt set, tone generator/probe, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, crimpers, etc.)

Test meters

Drill

Minimum Qualifications:

Working knowledge of networking hardware and topologies.

Familiarity with networking products and interfacing.

Understanding of telephony systems (VOIP, PBX, Key Systems) with an ability to provide hands-on hardware and troubleshooting support.

Knowledge of computing systems hardware with the ability to provide break/fix support for desktop PC and/or servers.

Physical installations of a wide variety of hardware including routers, switches, WAPs, servers, POS systems, digital signage systems, and associated peripheral equipment.

Ability to provide configuration support for a variety of technology platforms through console and remote applications.

Experience with LEC circuit identification and extensions.

Familiarity with cabling standards and the ability to pull and terminate cabling in a variety of customer environments (66 blocks, FDP, etc).

Ability to operate basic power tools – drills, saws, etc.

Work on ladders and lifts where required.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel & Word).

Ability to follow detailed job documents.

Must possess a valid drivers’ license.