- Do you love communications and information technology?
- Does getting away from a desk sound a whole lot better than being trapped behind one?
- Are you the sort of nerd that likes a little dirt under your fingernails?
You sound a lot like us.
As a proud part of the ACP CreativIT family of technology solutions providers, NetTel Communications is seeking a full-time Datacom Technician/Field Engineer to join our Chippewa Valley-based team. In this role, you will help design, install, and support local organizations with the communications technology they need to be successful.
At ACP, we create technology solutions that ignite innovation, connect people, and empower success! We are a stable, evolving, and innovative 30-year-old company with a bright future and plenty of room to grow.
What Will You Do?
- Design, installation, configuration and support of A/V equipment, Wireless Access Points, IP Surveillance Cameras, VMS/NVR’s, and access control systems
- Design and installation of communications pathways (cable trays, cable racks, sleeves, J hooks or D-rings)
- Professional installation, termination, and testing of low voltage copper & fiber optic cables (including twisted pair cable, power limited tray cable, standard & solid conductor low voltage cable, single mode & multi-mode fiber optic cables).
- MDF/IDF build-outs, dress and route cable into closets/racks, modular furniture, and other work areas
- Advanced optimization and troubleshooting, including coordination with technical support resources from the top vendors in our industry
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints
- Redline prints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints for as-builts
- Documentation of installation and service notes in customer configuration records • Educate and train customers on system operation and functionality
- Communicate daily with Project Manager on delays, requirements, and general status of jobs
- Collaborate with Sales and Estimation, and Project Managers on change orders, compliant startup, and complete closeout/turnover of jobs to the customer
- Manage individual truck stock inventory, materials, tools, and company equipment
What skills and experience are we looking for?
- Computer/Networking experience including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN, VLAN, WAN and basic VoIP concepts
- Experience with network appliances such as routers and managed switches
- Experience working in MDF/IDF environments
- At least 2 years' experience working with various cables that include, but are not limited to: Category 5, Category 6, multiconductor door access cables, single and multi-mode fiber optic cables
- Experience installing j-hooks, ladder racks, racks and cable trays
- Experience using a 4-pair tester, as well as fiber optic OTDR tester
- Fiber termination, fusion splicing, and patch panel experience
- Basic understanding of the EIA/TIA, BICSI, NEC Industry Standards
- Experience installing various A/V equipment
- Experience installing door access hardware (strike, contacts, card reader, rex)
- Experience installing/landing door access cabling at panel
- Experience using power tools appropriately and safely identifying the appropriate tools for a job is required.
- Climb ladders; Lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Ability to read blueprints
- Ability to work independently, as well as with a team
- Strong customer service skills
Got any of these additional skills? It'd be a plus if you did.
- Drafting software: AutoCAD or Visio-line drawings, rack elevations, room layouts
- Certifications: CompTIA, Cisco, BICSI, Microsoft
- Experience w/ any of the following hardware/categories: Axis, Hanwha Techwin, Panasonic, Milestone, 3XLogic, ICT, Aruba, Cisco
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 am-5:30 pm. Typically enjoy Fridays off.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Cabling: 2 years (Preferred)
- IP networking: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Eau Claire, WI 54701 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Eau Claire, WI 54701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person