1000 Island

Lansdowne Telephone is looking for a Telecommunications Technician.

Position Overview:

Lansdowne offers a fast paced, high energy, work environment.  We offer:

  • Competitive wages ranging from $17.50-$28.50/hr. based on skills and experience
  • Positive work culture
  • Excellent company benefits including both Health and Dental
  • Matched Pension Plan
  • Yearly performance reviews
  • Access to courses and training for continual learning and development

Key Responsibilities include:

  • All aspects of the installation, repair, locating and maintenance of communication services and products while engaging in customer contact and promotion of Lansdowne services
  • Reading plans, perform cable splicing of both copper and fibre and identify colour coded wires
  • Working in adverse weather conditions, climbing on poles/ ladders, kneeling/bending, and working in confined spaces
  • The job entails driving throughout assigned geographic areas

This position may require regular Saturday and Sunday scheduling in the future. 

This position requires the individual to be on call on a pre-determined schedule.

Education:

  • College diploma specializing in Telecommunications or equivalent
  • Ability to move and handle heavy loads (ladders, cable reels, test sets)
    • Valid driver’s license (class G) with a clean driving record-DZ/ AZ would be an asset
    • Commitment to delivery of superior customer service and the ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner
    • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge in safe operations of equipment
  • Knowledge of service provider technologies including ADSL, VDSL, FTTH, and DOCSIS service delivery platforms. Knowledge of video services like IPTV, multicast, 8VSB, MPEG-2, MPEG-4.  Experience with T1s, POTS, VoIP, and voicemail services an asset

Experience:

One to three years of work experience in a related field.  Service Provider experience preferred.

Condition of Employment:

As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards, this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.

Qualified applicants please send a Resume and Cover Letter to hr@1000island.net