Network Cabling Technician (Winnipeg)

BFG Enterprise Services; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications firm in Winnipeg, Canada is seeking a technician responsible for the installation and maintenance of communications hardware and networks in retail environments. You will manage work orders, perform installations, and troubleshoot systems while traveling to various customer sites. Ideal candidates should possess strong networking skills, a valid driver's license, and be able to work independently or in teams, accommodating day or night shifts.

Qualifications

• Network/POS/PC experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's licence.
• Experience in installing network infrastructure equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and manage work orders and specifications.
• Perform site inspections and install hardware.
• Travel to customer sites to perform the work.

Skills

Network experience

PC systems knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Proficient computer skills

Strong verbal and written skills

Tools

Hand tools

Network infrastructure equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Responsible for the installation and maintenance of communications hardware and networks in retail environments. These networks are comprised of data, POS and PC systems in commercial spaces.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Interpret and manage work orders, drawings and specifications.
• Perform site inspections.
• Assemble and set up all tools, materials and equipment.
• Test computers peripherals, hardware and software to ensure that they are working properly.
• Install network and peripheral hardware (servers, switches, RF, POS, wireless, printers)
• Test, review and troubleshooting of installed systems.
• Travel to customer sites across assigned geographic work areas to perform the work.
• Perform work on both day/night shifts.
• Operate EWP (Elevated work platform - Scissors or Boom/bucket lift) (will train/certify as required)
• Install cable supports (if required)
• Install, fish, dress, cross connect and terminate Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), co-axial and fibre optic cable.
• Provide work log and reports.
• Liaise with customers, store managers, and employees to explain, coordinate and schedule hardware installations.

Occupational Requirements

Technical Requirements

• Network/POS/PC experience preferred.
• Network infrastructure Cabling experience in a commercial/industrial environment (Cat5E, cat6, Cat6A, FiberMM, CO-AX).
• Working experience with retail communications networks, POS and PC systems an asset.
• Experience in installing various types of network infrastructure equipment (switches, routers, servers, DSL modems, wireless switches and access points, cameras, security systems, network addressing).
• Experience in troubleshooting cabling, hardware and network related issues in the field.
• Able to operate hand and power tools.
• Proficient computer skills and solid knowledge of computer networking.
• Must possess a valid and unexpired Class 5 driver's licence, and the ability to produce a clean driver's abstract upon hire and periodically throughout employment.
• Must have valid and current Fall Protection/Working at Heights (Ontario) and Elevated Work Platform certification.
• Must have own vehicle and be able to drive to and from jobs independently.
• Must have knowledge of basic computer skills and be able to demonstrate good writing skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office tools (Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook, Teams etc).

Personal Requirements

• Ability and willingness to perform revolving day/night shifts, weekends/on-call, call-backs and overtime.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a team.
• Ability and willingness to perform extensive travel throughout assigned geographic region (possibly across Canada).
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Hand tools.