Field Service Technician Mutualink Inc - 3.3 Hartford, CT Job Details Full-time $40,000 - $80,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits On-the-job training Qualifications Customer communication Customer service Power drills Wire crimpers Driver's License Power tools Electrical crimping Hand tools Equipment racks mounting
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Field Service Technician I Description:
A wireless communications company with advanced technology to address the nation's first-responder interoperability crisis seeks motivated field technicians to help design and deploy critical networks. Radio/IP Network System Field Technicians are responsible for the implementation, deployment, and testing of Mutualink's Interoperable Multimedia System. The ideal candidate will have baseline networking knowledge, a track record of customer-facing work, and a strong desire to learn. The position requires heavy travel.
Skills/Qualifications:
IP Network (Highly Desired) Understanding of the OSI Model (Layers 1-3), IP addressing, subnetting, and VLANs. Experience with router and switch configuration is a huge plus.
Certifications:
CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Cisco
CCNA/CCST
are strong plusses. Radio (On-the-Job Training Available) Basic understanding or willingness to learn public safety radio communication systems. Familiarity with or interest in radio frequency theory, signal propagation, and antenna types. Ability to use a multimeter to test voltage, continuity, and pin-outs on cables. Video Ability and willingness to learn Video setup (Digital Video Systems, Video Compression, Transcoding). Basic knowledge of hardware installation (IP cameras, HDMI/VGA/DisplayPort inputs).
General & Physical Education:
2-year college degree preferred.
Best fit disciplines:
Network Engineering, Telecommunications, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
Communication:
Must be "customer-facing" ready to explain technical issues clearly to first responders.
Travel:
Willingness to travel 75%+ of the time. Valid Driver's License and Passport required.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work on ladders, and competent in using hand/power tools (drills, crimpers, wire strippers) for racking equipment.