Field Dispatch Technician

LanceSoft Inc

Rochester, NY

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Antenna, Apple Macs, Billing, Circuit Testing, Cisco Switches, Communication Skills, Computer Networks, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Documentation, Driver's License, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Fiber Optic Cable, Firewalls, Hardware Repair, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Internet Security, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Laptop PC, Low Voltage (LV), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Network Administration/Management, Network Configuration Management, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routers, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, Network Testing, OSHA, On Site Support, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Resource Management, Root Cause Analysis, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Smartphones, Software Patches, Systems Maintenance, Technical Delivery, Testing, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), Usability Engineering, Wi-Fi, Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications

LOCATION

Rochester, NY

POSTED

30+ days ago

Job Description LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES IN THE SYRACUSE/BUFFALO/ROCHESTER AREA OF NEW YORK ONLY. Primary Roles & Responsibilities This role reports to and receives its daily job assignments from the Customer Operations Manager in his or her region. This role will also coordinate with other groups within company such as project managers, Smart Hands, and not limited to engaging with BOA project managers and other BOA support team members. Manage the day-to-day service operations of the installations, delivery and deployment of technical resources within area of responsibility. Maintain and enhance a strong customer service-oriented environment focused on problem prediction, detection and resolution. Oversee documentation of issue, action plan and outcome and distribution within area of responsibility. Perform technician work activities and proactively identify and remove barriers to meeting customer expectations. Work with team to ensure root cause is identified, action plans are developed and ensure follow-up on customer issue resolution. Escalate issues as appropriate. Effectively support the planning and tracking of projects, resource planning and allocation, task delegation to accomplish project goals and objectives. Perform installation and service of low voltage category cabling, fiber optic cabling, communications cabling, communication equipment and other various low voltage related systems such as Category 3, Category 5, Enhanced Category 5, Category 6 and Fiber Optic Structured Cable Distribution Systems. Measure, install, and pull wires through conduits for all circuitries. Evaluate, diagnose, troubleshoot cabling infrastructure systems and perform repairs as necessary. Perform upgrades and additions to cabling infrastructure systems to increase functionality and usability. Patching cabling between network equipment and customer’s network Installation of power cables from equipment to power supply in rack/cabinet/closet Physically install, configure and test network assets (i.e. switches, routers, firewalls, network tools & testing devices) in network closets and data center network cabinets. Install/swap out devices (e.g., phone, computers, cables, boards, edge routers, switches etc.) Complete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levels Act as interface between customer’s associates and management Provide hardware break-fix services for network infrastructure Employ appropriate troubleshooting techniques for network performance issues. Ensure the data network and all related equipment are in optimal working condition. Perform network closet clean-up, switch port optimization, and survey work as needed. Perform onsite call-through, data, voice, website and security testing Support carrier testing of circuits Assist with facilities efforts Power and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) restoral, water related problems Perform back-up testing to ensure all systems are connected to the customer’s network as directed Perform day-to-day field installation, configuration, service, preventive maintenance, and decommission of advanced services such as wireless Install equipment and maintain WIFI Systems, wireless router, roof mounted antenna and other infrastructure and technologies to provide wireless communications capabilities across clients’ networks and data computing infrastructure. Perform incidental and preventative maintenance on Wi-Fi equipment. Perform other duties as assigned by management. Coordinate with other Team Members within North American Commercial Services (NACS) Operations for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently. Inform operations management regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with OSHA regulations. Complete required documentation in a variety of written and electronic formats according to company standards such as time reporting for billing & payroll, work order progress & completion, time and materials for client SLAs, etc. Request equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items, as required. Respond to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate client concerns and meet SLAs. Transport a variety of items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at client site. Attend meetings, workshops, training, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions. Achieve performance targets established by leadership for applicable Key Performance Indicators. Requirements: Must have valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with the ability to carry a 6-foot ladder Must have a working smartphone to access company email and company ticketing system Must have basic cabling tools/technician tools Must know how to use a laptop/email/basic knowledge of Office 365 applications such as Word, Excel Must be proficient in utilizing technical tools such as cable testers and fiber testers. Requires experience in working in communications closets Must be able to safely lift heavy objects Must understand cable patching processes and procedures Must be familiar with 66 Block and 110 Block cross connect procedures Must have a basic knowledge of data communications networking Must be able to assist in troubleshooting issues Must understand network terminology Must be familiar with IP phone Requires good interpersonal communications skills Must be able to explain technical issues in a way the customer will understand an issue Must be able to interpret a customer’s issue in a way that will allow technician to facilitate a resolution Experience and Education: 5 years of experience in data communications Must have a basic knowledge of Cisco Phones, switches and routers Must have a basic knowledge of local and wide area networking. High school diploma or equivalent required

About the Company

LanceSoft Inc

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE

2,000 to 2,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2000

WEBSITE

http://www.lancesoft.com/

Field Dispatch Technician

LanceSoft Inc

Rochester, NY

About the Company

LanceSoft Inc

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