Farm Telecommunications CCTV Tech 1 - Geneseo, NY

Dairy One Cooperative; Village of Geneseo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy One Cooperative Inc is seeking a Farm Telecommunications CCTV Tech 1 to install, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware, software, wireless networks, and cabling across dairy farms. Roles require strong technical aptitude and willingness to work in farm settings with a team.

The position involves significant travel (up to 60%) and exposure to varied environmental conditions; physical activity including lifting up to 80 pounds may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related field; experience may substitute for education.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience (IT, wireless networks, or supporting technical infra).
• Familiarity with computer hardware and wireless networks.
• Certifications or specialized low-voltage experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware, software, wireless networks, low-voltage systems, and cabling infrastructure.
• Travel up to 60% of time across the United States.
• Work in farm environments with a team-oriented approach and outdoors conditions.
• Use ladders and aerial lifts up to 100 feet and operate a vehicle.

Skills

Wireless networks

Windows-based PCs

Customer service

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Animal Science, General Agriculture, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

CCTV/video surveillance

Low-voltage systems

Structured cabling

Networking

Job description

JOB SUMMARYThe Farm Telecommunications CCTV Tech 1 is part of a team that installs and supports information systems for dairy farms across the country. This is a career track technical position with room for growth. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting hardware, software, wireless networks, low-voltage systems, and cabling infrastructure. This position requires a strong technical aptitude and experience and a desire to work in a farm setting with a team approach. The position is physically demanding and requires work in a variety of environmental conditions (heat and cold) and significant travel (minimum 60% of time) throughout the United States.WORKING CONDITIONSOn site work is largely performed outdoors with regular exposure to a variety of weather conditions.Work is performed on farms in close proximity to cows.Work is performed using ladders and aerial lifts with heights up to 100 feet.Work requires driving a vehicle and some air travel.MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDSAbility to use a computer and telephone several hours a day in an office environment.PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTSAbility to sit, stand, kneel, climb ladders, and lift up to 80 pounds as needed.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSAssociate degree in Animal Science, General Agriculture, Information Systems, or a related field; additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.At least one year of relevant experience, such as repairing Windows-based computers, deploying point-to-point or point-to-multipoint wireless networks, providing managed IT services, or supporting technical infrastructure.Relevant industry certifications or specialized low-voltage experience preferred.Familiarity with computer hardware, wireless networks and agricultural technology systems.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSRelevant industry certifications or specialized experience in low-voltage systems, CCTV/video surveillance, alarm systems, access control, structured cabling, or networking preferred.Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to customer locations as needed.