Power Central Office Technician

$32,136 - $106,730/Yr

Verizon Communications - New Paltz, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

New Paltz, NY

Telecommunications

About the position

The Power Central Office Technician role at Verizon involves maintaining and operating telecommunications equipment in central offices to ensure optimal service delivery. This hands-on position requires technical expertise in both legacy and next-generation technologies, focusing on system installations, troubleshooting, and repairs to support Verizon's network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining all types of legacy and next generation local and toll switching technology, data network, and computer processing equipment, along with associated peripherals.
• Performing/assisting with system and equipment installations, acceptance testing, initialization, upgrades and reconfigurations.
• Analyzing, troubleshooting and modifying software programs for network device configuration and control.
• Analyzing turn-up, testing, trouble reporting and repairing of circuits.
• Performing daily backups and routine monitoring of switches, computer systems and data networks to ensure optimal operation.
• Troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing power systems/equipment.
• Climbing ladders, working aloft, and moving/lifting items not exceeding 50 lbs. (100 lbs. for power responsibilities).
• Working evenings, weekends, holidays and unscheduled shifts as determined by the needs of the business.

Requirements

• Valid state driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Related Associate Degree or 2 or more years of relevant work experience.