Mobile Field Technician

PlanIT Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group is seeking a field service technician to manage the day-to-day service operations for installations, deliveries, and deployments of technical resources. You will ensure a strong customer-service posture, predict and resolve issues, and document outcomes.

The role requires five years of data communications experience, cabling and network gear installation, and the ability to lift equipment. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required, along with strong communication

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in data communications.
• Must have basic knowledge of Cisco Phones, switches and routers.
• Must have a basic knowledge of local and wide area networking.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day service operations for installations, deliveries and deployments of technical resources.
• Provide hardware break-fix services for network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot cabling and network performance issues to meet customer SLAs.
• Coordinate with team to document issues, actions and outcomes.
• Conduct site surveys and install/configure network gear in data centers or telecom rooms.

Skills

Data networking knowledge

Cisco switches/routers/phones

Cable testing tools

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cable testers

Fiber testers

Office 365 basics

Job description

Manage the day-to-day service operations of the installations, delivery and deployment of technical resources within area of responsibility.
Maintain and enhance a strong customer service-oriented environment focused on problem prediction, detection and resolution. Oversee documentation of issue, action plan and outcome and distribution within area of responsibility.
Perform technician work activities and proactively identify and remove barriers to meeting customer expectations. Work with team to ensure root cause is identified, action plans are developed and ensure follow-up on customer issue resolution. Escalate issues as appropriate.
Effectively support the planning and tracking of projects, resource planning and allocation, task delegation to accomplish project goals and objectives.
Perform installation and service of low voltage category cabling, fiber optic cabling, communications cabling, communication equipment and other various low voltage related systems such as Category 3, Category 5, Enhanced Category 5, Category 6 and Fiber Optic Structured Cable Distribution Systems.
Measure, install, and pull wires through conduits for all circuitries.
Evaluate, diagnose, troubleshoot cabling infrastructure systems and perform repairs as necessary.
Perform upgrades and additions to cabling infrastructure systems to increase functionality and usability.
Patching cabling between network equipment and customer's network
Installation of power cables from equipment to power supply in rack/cabinet/closet
Physically install, configure and test network assets (i.e. switches, routers, firewalls, network tools & testing devices) in network closets and data center network cabinets.
Install/swap out devices (e.g., phone, computers, cables, boards, edge routers, switches etc.)
Complete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levels
Act as interface between customer's associates and management
Provide hardware break-fix services for network infrastructure
Employ appropriate troubleshooting techniques for network performance issues.
Ensure the data network and all related equipment are in optimal working condition.
Perform network closet clean-up, switch port optimization, and survey work as needed.
Perform onsite call-through, data, voice, website and security testing
Support carrier testing of circuits
Assist with facilities efforts
Power and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) restoral, water related problems
Perform back-up testing to ensure all systems are connected to the customer's network as directed
Perform day-to-day field installation, configuration, service, preventive maintenance, and decommission of advanced services such as wireless
Install equipment and maintain WIFI Systems, wireless router, roof mounted antenna and other infrastructure and technologies to provide wireless communications capabilities across clients' networks and data computing infrastructure.
Perform incidental and preventative maintenance on Wi-Fi equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Coordinate with other Team Members within North American Commercial Services (NACS) Operations for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
Inform operations management regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with OSHA regulations.
Complete required documentation in a variety of written and electronic formats according to company standards such as time reporting for billing & payroll, work order progress & completion, time and materials for client SLAs, etc.
Request equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items, as required.
Respond to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate client concerns and meet SLAs.
Transport a variety of items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at client site.
Attend meetings, workshops, training, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
Achieve performance targets established by leadership for applicable Key Performance Indicators.

Requirements:

Must have valid driver's license and reliable vehicle with the ability to carry a 6-foot ladder
Must have a working smartphone to access company email and company ticketing system
Must have basic cabling tools/technician tools
Must know how to use a laptop/email/basic knowledge of Office 365 applications such as Word, Excel
Must be proficient in utilizing technical tools such as cable testers and fiber testers.
Requires experience in working in communications closets
Must be able to safely lift heavy objects
Must understand cable patching processes and procedures
Must be familiar with 66 Block and 110 Block cross connect procedures
Must have a basic knowledge of data communications networking
Must be able to assist in troubleshooting issues
Must understand network terminology
Must be familiar with IP phone
Requires good interpersonal communications skills
Must be able to explain technical issues in a way the customer will understand an issue
Must be able to interpret a customer's issue in a way that will allow technician to facilitate a resolution

Experience and Education:

5 years of experience in data communications
Must have a basic knowledge of Cisco Phones, switches and routers
Must have a basic knowledge of local and wide area networking.
High school diploma or equivalent required