Job - Telecomm Technician
Location- Montgomery, AL
Duration – 12+ Months
Position Description
- Installs Network and telephone cabling as needed.
- Terminate and test cabling for optimal operation.
- Installs telephone sets and tests for proper operation.
- Test network equipment such as switches, LAN Extenders, and telephones.
- Troubleshoot voice and data issues to determine if repair or replacement is needed.
- Employees will have to travel to various State Prison Facilities throughout Alabama.
- Employee will be exposed and in contact with male and female inmates at the facilities while performing various tasks and responsibilities.
- Employee will be operating a State Owned Vehicle.
- If your insurance does not allow for this, please do not submit to this requisition.
- Please ensure all candidates are aware there will NOT be additional payments for daily travel as it has been worked into the pay rate.
- No overnight travel will be required. -Candidates could work up to 5-10 overtime hours per week.
Skills Required -
Install Cabling throughout buildings (Sometimes works in ceilings, crawlspaces, and on ladders) -Ability to lift 60 lbs. -Ability to work overhead. -Knowledge of Network and Telephone cable termination methodologies. -Knowledge of standard network and telephony cable coloring schemes.
Skills Preferred
Quick thinking. Self-motivated. Network and telephone cable and equipment troubleshooting. Knowledge of standard network and telephony cable coloring schemes.
Experience Required
12 months experience in the telephone or network field.
Proven experience working as a Network and Telecommunications Technician. -Sound knowledge of Network and Telecommunications systems.
Experience Preferred 12 months of work in a telecommunications environment, involving installation and troubleshooting telephone cabling and end user equipment.
Education Required HIgh School / GED
Education Preferred One year of postsecondary education program in Telecommunications, Telecommunications Technology. Preferred but not required.
Additional Information
- Preferred candidates should live within 30 minutes of Montgomery, AL
- Agency would like to know the residence for the candidates as this is an entry level position
- No exceptions -Currently budgeted through FY25., contract may be extended