1099 Telecommunications, Route Switch and Data Center Field Service Technician

4-hour response for the Route Switch and UCS work will pay $220 fixed for the first 3 hours and $50 per hour over 3.Will provide training for Cisco UCS server systems.

Overview:

Acuative, the nation's leading independent provider of telecommunications field services, looks to partner with 1099 Field Service Technicians to provide maintenance services on route switch and Data Center systems.  Most jobs have a 4-hour response time and usually complete in 1.5 to 2 hours on site. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time covering the (MARKET) area providing installation and maintenance services to voice and data networks, servers, computer systems, retail technology systems, and other network-based hardware.   The position involves a variety of tasks including but not limited to:

·    Installation and maintenance of networking hardware including routers, switches, and WAP’s

·    Installation and maintenance of telephony equipment and circuits

·    Installation and support of retail technology systems – POS, Digital Signage, and Video Surveillance Systems

·    Circuit extensions and structured cabling

·    Site surveys and site audits

·    Tools Required basic telecommunication tools, test meters, drill, and ladder

·    Reliable vehicle

·    Accurately and timely submission of all job-related documents and deliverables

Required Tools

Laptop with Windows 10 or newerMobile hot spot for Internet connectivitySmartphone with cameraAntistatic strapCisco console cableIndustry standard hand toolsReliable VehicleLadder

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The position involves a variety of tasks including but not limited to:

· Maintenance of networking hardware including routers, switches, and WAP’s

· Hardware break/fix support for Cisco UCS servers and Nexus switching equipment

Preferred Qualifications

·    Candidates should possess many of the following KSAs:

·    Working knowledge of networking hardware and topologies

·    Familiarity with networking products and interfacing 

·    Understanding of telephony systems (VOIP, PBX, Key Systems) with an ability to provide hands-on hardware and troubleshooting support

·    Knowledge of computing systems hardware with the ability to provide break/fix support for desktop PC and/or servers

·    Physical installations of a wide variety of hardware including routers, switches, WAPs, servers, POS systems, digital signage systems, and associated peripheral equipment

·    Ability to provide configuration support for a variety of technology platforms through console and remote applications

·    Experience with LEC circuit identification and extensions

·    Familiarity with cabling standards and the ability to pull and terminate cabling in a variety of customer environments

·    Ability to operate basic power tools – drills, saws, etc.

·    Work on ladders and lifts where required

·    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel & Word).

·    Ability to follow detailed job documents

·    Must possess a valid drivers’ license