Maintenance Technician

Are you responsible and goal-driven?  Are you independent and enjoy working outside? Does this sound like you? If so, then Maintenance Technician may be the role for you.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be playing a direct role in keeping our customers connected to our network. You will be maintaining and repairing the wires that provide all of our internet services from our hub sites to the connection points outside of the customer’s home. You will also monitor and report signal leakages and repairs as required. Your work will help maintain our network by providing 24/7 coverage, day and night.

• The freedom of working independently
• No two days are the same, variety in work flow on a daily basis
• All work being done outside, no office work
• Physically and mentally challenging but rewarding work
• An open flow of communication between peer organizations

With the support of other maintenance technicians and peer organizations like Construction, you will be ensuring our network is working optimally. Whether it be in rain, sleet, or snow, your support and skills will be used to provide our customers with the best services possible.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUMRequired Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent work experience
• Experience: Cable experience of at least 1 year
• Technical Skills: Ability to operate appropriate computer or test equipment, knowledge of basic mathematics and electronics
• Abilities: 
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Ability to communicate effectively with employees, customers, suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward and professional manner
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to prioritize and organize effectively Knowledge of basic mathematics and electronics
  • Ability to operate appropriate computer or test equipment associated with position
• Skills: Well-organized, independent, prioritization skills
• Schedule: On call in all weather conditions, hours will be dictated by business needs  

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC) networks, RF, AC, DC, and customer premise network
• Experience in telecommunications installation/service
• Experience with Coax and/or fiber network installation and maintenance