technician, telecommunications

Pre-Lock Security Services Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications service provider in Toronto is seeking a skilled technician to inspect, repair, and install telecommunication equipment. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in the field, a relevant diploma, and strong interpersonal skills. This position requires on-site work only, with no remote options available. Benefits include health care and dental plans along with free parking.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in telecommunications installation and repair.
• Knowledge of telephone and telecommunication systems.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment.
• Repair cable signals and telecommunication equipment.
• Install and maintain telephone equipment and wiring.

Skills

Leadership

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1-2 years

Tools

Amplifiers

Cable outlets

Converters

Splitters

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
• Repair cable signals
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Inspect operation of telecommunications equipment
• Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
• Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults
• Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel
• Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Telephone system
• Telecommunication system
  
  

Equipment and machinery experience

• Amplifiers
• Cable outlets
• Converters
• Splitters
  
  

Area of specialization

• Telephone installation and repair
• Telecommunication service testing
• Telecommunications equipment
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
  
  

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
  
  

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
  
  

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers