Construction and Maintenance Technician I

About the Organization Greenlight Networks is an ultra-high speed, broadband service provider, offering residential and small business customers Internet speeds up to 8 Gigabits per second. Greenlight Networks was founded in 2011 and builds, owns, and operates a fiber-optic network that provides extremely high-speed internet connections. The company's high-speed internet network is currently available to more than 170,000+ homes in 27 municipalities in the Rochester, Buffalo, Binghamton, Albany, and Hudson Valley areas. Our mission is to connect our communities by delivering the best internet experience and providing our customers the freedom to work, play, and live without limits!

Category Construction

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Binghamton

Description

Summary:

Greenlight Networks Maintenance Tech I is an integral part of the maintenance network team that ensures our customers have the best internet experience possible. This position has direct responsibility for new-market fiber expansion build-outs, along with maintenance and repair of our fiber optic networks across our footprint to ensure that our customers have the freedom to work, live and play without limits.

Essential Functions:

• Maintenance & Repair of related fiber optic equipment and fiber optic lines in various environments.

• Running and splicing of fiber optic cables for new-market build-outs and make-ready projects.

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting disruptions in network performance, (low lights), locating and repairing faulty components to restore networks functionality.

• Audit and testing of various customer facing enclosures.

• Work in a team environment to maintain and improve Greenlights network fiber footprint.

• Work cross functionally with other Greenlight teams to solve resolve escalated network issues quickly with as minimal downtime poss

• Work to resolve technical issues in an outdoor environment in any type of weather.ible.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of splice documents and maps.

• Basic understanding of fusion machine and testing equipment.

• Can setup and safely run ADSS Fiber 12F-48F.

• Can complete simple pole transfer.

• Self-efficient on daily tasks.

• Ability to safely work from heights, up to 50’ in bucket truck or ladder.

• Basic Trouble shooting abilities.

• Basic Knowledge of mapping software.

• Must be willing to travel out of town to assist in other markets.

• Ability to work successfully in a team environment to resolve problems and work towards achieving team goals.

• Able to participate in on-call rotation schedule for emergency repair.

• Ability to work overtime and flexible schedules as needed.

• Ability to work outside in all types of weather.

• Interest and ability in building a career in the fiber industry, willingness to learn and strive towards excellence in the craft.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum high school degree or equivalent, post high school coursework preferred in related field.

• Previous exposure to electrical, fiber and or cable related skilled craft work preferred.

• Valid Driver’s license.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly rate for this role is between $25.00 – $31.00 The actual hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at www.greenlightnetworks.com/careers/

EOE Statement Greenlight Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Greenlight Networks is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Greenlight Networks are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations we operate. Greenlight Networks will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Greenlight Networks encourages applicants of all ages.

This position is currently accepting applications.