Voice Field Technician
Position Summary
The Cable/Field Technician’s role is to deploy, maintain, and support client networks and voice services located at customer and Kloud 7 facilities. The position entails travel to client sites to perform technical surveys, service installation, user training and systems support.
Roles and Responsibilities
Technical Surveying
Conduct a structured site review to determine the readiness of a client’s site for the solution being deployed.
Trace and verify that the inside CAT5e / CAT6 wiring is in place and correctly terminated to meet the requirements of the services to be installed.
Verify equipment space and power placement is suitable.
Analyze ISP DMARC locations and service delivery types.
Capture site pictures and generate detailed site survey reports detailing the findings.
Service Installation.
The ability to install the following devices for new and existing customers: network routers, switches, wireless access points, IP phones, desktop/laptop computers, etc.
The installation of structured inside wiring CAT5e / CAT 6 / COAX.
Installing and troubleshooting software on end-user PCs.
A strong working ability with hand power tools.
The ability to effectively install structured cabling into new construction and existing office buildings through walls, above ceilings, and any other path reasonably required to meet the requirements of the cabling run.
Follow detailed instructions from the remote provisioning team on the required steps to complete a service installation.
Strong time management capabilities to meet multiple installations per day at different customer sites
Detailed verification that services are correctly functioning and troubleshooting with remote provisioning teams
User Training
Upon completion of service installation, the ability to work with individuals and groups of users to train them on using the service installed
A detailed understanding of Kloud 7’s services, products, and systems
The ability to effectively present yourself and Kloud 7’s products in a way that is understandable to a non-technical user
Group-style product or feature demonstrations and the ability to publicly speak to a group of users to efficiently a larger number of users simultaneously
User / Systems Support
Field incoming help requests from end users via both telephone and work orders in a courteous manner
Document all pertinent end user identification information, including name, department, contact information, and nature of problem or issue.
Build rapport and elicit problem details from help desk customers
Prioritize and schedule problems. Escalate problems (when required) to the appropriately experienced technician
Record, track, and document the help desk request problem-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made and actions taken through to the final resolution
Apply diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting
Access software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and frequently asked questions resources on the Internet to aid in problem resolution
Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization
Perform hands-on fixes at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and applications
Test fixes to ensure the problem has been adequately resolved
Perform post-resolution follow-ups to help requests
Develop help sheets and knowledge base articles for end users
Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position
Position Requirements
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and power tools and to handle other computer components.
Experience cabling various electronic components (e.g., modems, routers, switches)
Experience working with CAT 5, CAT6, and COAX wiring
Ability to use established electrical, digital, and/or mechanical principles and to perform appropriate tests to identify and solve problems encountered on the job.
Ability to efficiently and accurately work with multiple types of information and/or perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to complete a designated amount of work in a specified timeframe (e.g., quality jobs per day), adjusting work assignments or schedules to meet changing work-related priorities or demands.
Ability to work well with others to achieve common goals and to foster a cooperative climate, as well as to work independently in the field with little supervision
Ability to provide efficient, quality customer service to both internal and external customers, both face-to-face and over-the-phone
Knowledge of basic computer hardware
Experience with desktop operating systems, including Windows (XP 7, 8 10), Ubuntu Linux, and Mac OSX
Working knowledge of a range of diagnostic utilities
Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening, and questioning skills
Strong documentation skills
Work Conditions / Physical Requirements
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
Lifting and transporting moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals
Ability to work in confined spaces (e.g., attics, crawl spaces, utility holes).
Ability to perform job activities outdoors in different weather conditions (e.g., extreme cold and/or heat, inclement weather)
Ability to climb and work at elevations (e.g., from ladders, poles, lift trucks) exceeding 18 feet
Able to handle, grasp, and carry 30-foot extension ladders (up to 75 lbs.) and manhole covers (up to 150 lbs.) Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to work varying shifts and hours, including mandatory overtime
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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