Telecommunications Installation Tech 1 - Ithaca, NY

DAIRY ONE COOPERATIVE INC; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DAIRY ONE COOPERATIVE INC is seeking a Telecommunications Installation Technician I to join their team in Ithaca, NY. This role involves installing and supporting information systems for dairy farms nationally, with significant travel required. Candidates need strong technical skills and a desire to work in outdoor farm environments.

The position offers full-time employment with a salary range of $55,000 to $75,000 per year, along with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in animal science, General Agriculture, Information Systems, or relevant field.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in IT services.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Install and support networks and surveillance systems.
• Perform physical tasks outdoors in various environmental conditions.
• Travel for installation purposes, primarily across the U.S.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Windows based computer repair

Wireless network deployment

General knowledge of electricity

General construction experience

Education

Associates degree in relevant field

Tools

Ladders

Aerial lifts

Computer

Telephone

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 730 Warren Rd - Ithaca, NY 14850

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Any

Job Summary

The Telecommunications Installation Technician I 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 installation and support of networks, surveillance cameras, computers and computer hardware. 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 Conditions

On 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 Demands

Ability to use a computer and telephone several hours a day in an office environment.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, kneel, climb ladders, and lift up to 80 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in animal science, General Agriculture, Information Systems, or relevant field and at least 1 year of relevant experience (ie. repairing Windows based computers, deploying point to multipoint wireless networks, or providing IT based managed services.) Additional relevant experience can substitute for education.
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of electricity and wiring.
• Previous experience in building trades, finish work, or general construction.