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GCI Communication Corp. · 15 hours ago

Field Service Technician I - (Petersburg, AK)

GCI Communication Corp. is headquartered in Alaska and has been delivering communication and technology services for over 40 years. They are seeking a Field Service Technician I to assist customers with telecommunications installation and servicing of Video, high-speed Data, and Voice product lines within customer residences and business properties.

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Responsibilities

Install, service, and troubleshoot telecommunications equipment including analog or digital systems for video, voice, and data services from the tap or demark location to the customer's home or office
Perform routine service, maintenance, and operations on radio frequency, analog, microwave, fiber optic, and AC/DC components
Refer problems between the demark and headend or distribution center to network technicians
Perform disconnects, reconnects, and relocate services as instructed; repair or replace worn components and faulty connections
Utilize test equipment to measure and adjust signal strength to ensure optimum reception
Perform preventative or corrective maintenance, such as underground cable locates, outage response, rewiring, or upgrading cabling and equipment, impairment mitigation, system drive off, and repairs
Communicate with customers on-site and present additional service offerings
Support senior staff technicians and mentor junior technicians with install, test, and repair of custom service orders
Responsible for basic vehicle maintenance, truck stock, and following the company’s safe driving and other applicable policies

Qualification

Telecommunications installationTroubleshooting telecommunications equipmentTest equipment operationBasic vehicle maintenanceCustomer communicationAccountabilitySafety awarenessMS Office proficiencyCollaborationReliabilityResults-oriented

Required

A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis
High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum of six (6) months in a technical role or related background
Upon hire may be required to successfully complete certifications and courses within a defined period, e.g., Defensive Driving, Company on-line Installer, Pole Climbing, AK DOT Bucket Truck, AK DOT approved Flagger Certification
Depending on location assigned may require six (6) months experience living in an arctic environment

Preferred

Associate degree in electronics or relevant field, telecommunications trade school, or equivalent training
Telecommunications experience
Relevant telecom industry or job specific certifications

Benefits

$2,500 Hiring Bonus!

Company

GCI Communication Corp.

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Hi, we’re glad you’re here! GCI is Alaska’s largest telecommunications provider.

H1B Sponsorship

GCI Communication Corp. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Becky Windt Pearson
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Administrative Officer
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Daniel Brogan
VP Supply Chain & Chief Procurement Officer
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