Field Technician III

Astreya; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Astreya is seeking a Field Technician III to support data center locations and POPs, coordinating with network teams and local vendors for installation, repair and maintenance.

The role requires hands-on deployment of rack and stack configurations, testing, and travel to site locations, with a focus on high quality standards in telecommunications.

Candidates should have extensive data center experience, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work independently and mentor others.

Qualifications

• Possess an AA degree or equivalent and 5+ years’ related experience.
• Deep knowledge of data center/POP infrastructure and telecom cabling.
• Experience with DWDMs, backbone routers, IP switches, and optical/digital infra.
• Proficient with telecommunications testing equipment (OTDRs, meters).
• Able to work with external vendors and local LECs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data center locations and POPs to quality standards.
• Perform physical installation, repair, maintenance, and testing on telecom networks.
• Coordinate site surveys for OSP/ISP projects and equipment deployments.
• Manage local construction vendors and ensure MOP compliance.
• Coordinate with LECs and technicians for installations and maintenance.
• Suggest process improvements to boost network quality.

Skills

Telecom equipment

DWDM hardware

IP switches

Network testing tools

Splicing knowledge

ITSM experience

Project management tools

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

What this Job Entails:

The Field Technician III will provide support to all assigned locations, including data centers and Points of Presence (POPs), and physical site services. The person in this role will coordinate with network teams as well as local vendors for installation, repair and maintenance activities. The Field Technician must have deep knowledge and professional experience deploying (physical layer) rack and stack configurations. This role requires travel.

Scope:

Works on assignments that require considerable judgment and initiative.

Makes recommendations for solutions.

Works within guidelines and takes ownership of results. May act as a mentor to less experienced team members.

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

Maintain the highest quality standards in all assigned data center locations and remote points of presence (POP).

Perform physical installation, repair, maintenance, and testing activities as directed with meticulous attention to driving and maintaining the highest quality standards in the telecommunications industry.

Perform card adds or replacements, software upgrades, and associated testing.

Recommend improvements to processes that may impact the quality of our network assets or improve overall efficiencies for any related process or system.

Provide site survey support for OSP and ISP projects, as well as large space & power and/or equipment deployments.

Perform site audits and reconcile data discrepancies in coordination with Network Surveillance and other groups as necessary.

Manage local construction vendors working on behalf of the company to ensure compliance with installation, repair, maintenance MOPs and standards, as well as quality and cleanliness.

Meet/coordinate with Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) and other technicians to facilitate timely installation, repair, and maintenance activities as necessary.

Perform site surveys in support of network builds, augments, or decommissions.

Coordinate site access, equipment staging, and other tasks.

Adeptly leverages knowledge and expertise.

Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

Associate's degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 5+ years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Experience working with data center and POP infrastructure, including experience or deep understanding of OSP, ISP, interfacility cabling, fiber and copper distribution, AC/DC power systems, environmental controls, and relay rack/cabinet/cage construction.

Experience with installing and maintaining a wide variety of telecom/network equipment, including DWDMs, backbone and management routers, IP switches, as well as all optical and digital infrastructure.

Deep understanding of splicing, and an understanding of how to maintain and operate within a manhole, vault, or handhole environment.

Experience with telecommunications testing equipment from microscopes and source and power meters to OTDRs and experience testing across all SONET and Ethernet bandwidths.

Extensive knowledge of telecommunications testing standards and procedures from length, wire-mapping, and bit error rate to power, delay, loss, reflectance and dispersion.

Experience with state and local regulatory standards, procedures, and permitting requirements.

Ability to work effectively with local exchange carrier (LEC) and other telecom service provider technicians, building landlords, electricians, construction operators, and non-technical end users.

Ability to work independently, diagnose problems and take appropriate action with minimal supervision.

Proficiency with spreadsheets, workflow and project management applications, and administrative software applications.

Experience working with a Tier-1 ITSM platform.

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing.

Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment.

Must be able to use a computer.

Must have the ability to communicate effectively.

Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Salary Range$31.79 - $50.19 USD (Hourly)

Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit. Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.