Telecommunications Technician

**Telecommunication Technician**

We are looking for an experienced Technicians to work on different sites within the Manawatu Region, but you would be primarily based in Palmerston North.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for planning, developing, designing and installing fibre/copper/ONT/Wi-Fi/Ethernet and relevant telecommunication equipment connections to telephone exchanges, homes, buildings, offices and domestic premises.
- Modem/router/ONT/Wi-Fi installation, configuration and security.
- Installing software, operating systems or related program when required in computer systems.
- Fault finding, troubleshooting and resolving software and hardware related issues.
- SDU (Single Dwelling Unit) and MDU (Multiple Dwelling Unit) knowledge.
- Systems and network support and maintenance.
- Maintain telecoms operations across the company sites.
- Set up and maintain users.
- Remote/Phone/Onsite support for clients.
- Install, setup, support and maintain hardware/software.
- Asset management.
- Co-ordinate third party technical support where required.
- Maintain relevant documentation and report on activity.
- Fibre cabling and Fusion splicing in large commercial and small domestic properties (FTH project).
- Fibre blowing & Hauling.
- Structured Voice and Data Cabling.
- Provide high level customer services.
- Submit all associated paperwork on time.
- Attention to details.
- Scoping, planning and studying Chorus & other underground services plans.
- Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner; focused on Health and Safety and Quality assurance.
- Work alone or as part of a small team.
- Undertake installation, termination and testing of fibre optics throughout the underground.
- Using specific tools and testing equipment including Fibre blowing gun, Splicer and OTDR etc.
- Read / Implement fibre network design documents for a large fibre rollout.
- Should follow instructions when assisting senior crew members.
- Good Communication Skills.

**Work Experience - **Minimim 1 year of relevant work experience

**Desired Certifications (Not Mandatory)**
- Relevant Qualification in Computing/Networking/Information Technology/Electrical or Telecommunications
- Site Safe Building Construction Passport.
- First Aid Certificate.
- Completed NGA Courses or willing to complete.

If you don't have any of the above, we can assist you in getting it sorted if required.

**Additional Requirement - **The suitable applicant should be able to drive within the Manawatu Region without any restrictions.

**Benefits and Perks**:

- Free training programs in customer services, health and safety.
- Friendly environment.
- Potential for great career to progress with a growing company.
- You will be provided with a fully kitted van or truck, test equipment, mobile & laptop.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability