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The standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; however, some evening, weekend, and on-call work may be required based on business needs.\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities\nProvide installation and repair services to business customers\nServe as remote hands for NOC engineers during service activation and troubleshooting\nInstall, terminate, test, and repair Category 3, 5, and 5E premise wiring in accordance with TIA-568B standards (including RJ45 connectors, biscuit and wall jacks, 66/110 punch-down blocks)\nInstall premise hardware including plywood backboards, conduit, structured cabling, patch panels, UPS, PDU, relay racks, data cabinets, and NEMA boxes\nInstall and configure network hardware including switches, routers, firewalls, IP phones, Analog Telephone Adapters, media converters, wireless access points, microwave radios, and dishes\nClimb and work on towers to install, replace, or maintain equipment\nUtilize company software, hardware, and related systems effectively\nParticipate in a rotating on-call schedule as part of our 24/7 support model\nPerform other duties as assigned\n\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to climb towers up to 300 feet while carrying up to 50 lbs., and up to 150 feet while carrying up to 70 lbs\nAbility to lift and carry up to 70 lbs. consistently\nAbility to stoop, kneel, crouch, and work in confined or elevated spaces for extended periods\nAbility to distinguish between cable colors\n\nQualifications\nCurrent ComTrain (or equivalent) tower climbing certification, or ability to successfully complete ComTrain certification after hire\nExperience testing equipment such as power meters, cable toners, and laptops\nStrong computer proficiency\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities\nAbility to manage tight deadlines and shifting priorities\nFlexibility to work evenings, weekends, and respond to standby/callout within 60 minutes when required\nMust pass a pre-employment background check, including a valid driver’s license and clear driving record\n\nEducation & Experience\nHigh School Diploma or GED required\n1–2 years of experience in the data/communications industry preferred\n\nIf you are a motivated technician who takes pride in delivering quality work and providing outstanding customer service, we encourage you to apply.","company":"Earthlink","rawCompany":"earthlink","city":"Frederick","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-03T08:45:50.351Z","occupations":[{"code":"49-2022.00","title":"Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers","slug":"telecommunications-equipment-installers-and-repairers-except-line-installers"},{"code":"49-9052.00","title":"Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers","slug":"telecommunications-line-installers-and-repairers"},{"code":"49-9099.00","title":"Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other","slug":"installation-maintenance-and-repair-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"517111","title":"Wired Telecommunications Carriers","slug":"wired-telecommunications-carriers"},{"code":"238210","title":"Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors","slug":"electrical-contractors-and-other-wiring-installation-contractors"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Installation Technician","description":"Job Title: Installation Technician\n\nDepartment: Technician\n\nFLSA Status: Non-Exempt\n\nLocation: Based out of our office at 5310 Spectrum Dr. Ste C, Frederick, MD 21703\n\nWe are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Installation Technician to join our team. 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