The Network Technician is responsible for installation, modification, repair and maintenance of voice, video and data cabling systems.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Physically install Category 3, Category 5, Enhanced Category 5, Category 6 and Fiber Optic Structured Cable Distribution Systems.
Installation of outlets, pulling cable, fire stopping and pre-termination including organizing, forming, dressing and labeling cables to industry standards.
Terminate, assemble and install 8-pin modular connectors and coaxial connectors, light crimp connectors and optical fiber ST and/or SC ceramic connectors.
Accurately test copper and fiber (multimode and single mode) cables to required certification parameters utilizing appropriate test equipment as required.
Diagnose and correct copper and optical fiber problems.
Removal and demolition abandoned cables.
Maintain and reference industry standards including ANSI, EIA/TIA, and local and National Electric Code.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/ or Experience:
BS/BA in related major or equivalent experience.
0 - 4 years in a network and/or server tech support role.
Must have good time management skills and be able to meet rigid and urgent time schedules.
Solid communication and organization skills to collaborate with internal staff and customers.
CCENT, CCNA, MCSA, MCTS certifications a plus.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting, standing, and walking.
Lifting of objects up to 100 pounds, bending, and stooping.
Hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary.
Keyboarding, typing.
Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy.
Working Conditions:
Ability to work multiple tasks in a stressful environment while maintaining a positive and pleasant manner with others.
Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
Ability to travel 20%.
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Uniti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
