Field Service Technician
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Mutualink Inc
Hartford, CT, US
Summary
Field technicians are responsible for the implementation, deployment, and testing of interoperable multimedia systems. They must also provide customer-facing support to explain technical issues clearly to first responders.
Job Description
Job Title: 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)
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Understanding of the OSI Model (Layers 1-3), IP addressing, subnetting, and VLANs.
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Experience with router and switch configuration is a huge plus.
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Certifications: CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Cisco CCNA/CCST are strong plusses.
Radio (On-the-Job Training Available)
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Basic understanding or willingness to learn public safety radio communication systems.
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Familiarity with or interest in radio frequency theory, signal propagation, and antenna types.
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Ability to use a multimeter to test voltage, continuity, and pin-outs on cables.
Video
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Ability and willingness to learn Video setup (Digital Video Systems, Video Compression, Transcoding).
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Basic knowledge of hardware installation (IP cameras, HDMI/VGA/DisplayPort inputs).
General & Physical
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Education: 2-year college degree preferred. Best fit disciplines: Network Engineering, Telecommunications, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
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Communication: Must be "customer-facing" ready to explain technical issues clearly to first responders.
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Travel: Willingness to travel 75%+ of the time. Valid Driver’s License and Passport required.
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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.
Mutualink is a leading provider of secure, interoperable communications solutions, specializing in automated emergency response technology for public safety, government, critical infrastructure, and enterprise security markets.
Find out more at https://mutualinkgokit.com
Founded
2006
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Public Safety
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Wallingford, CT
Mutualink is a leading provider of secure, interoperable communications solutions, specializing in automated emergency response technology for public safety, government, critical infrastructure, and enterprise security markets.
Find out more at https://mutualinkgokit.com
Founded
2006
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Public Safety
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Wallingford, CT