Power Maintenance Technician

$39,208 - $107,302/Yr

Verizon Communications - Providence, RI

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Providence, RI

10,001+ employees

Telecommunications

About the position

The Power Maintenance Technician role at Verizon involves maintaining and operating telecommunications equipment and services in central offices. This position is crucial for ensuring optimal service delivery to customers by performing hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of various technologies and power systems. The technician will work in a dynamic environment, requiring flexibility in scheduling and a commitment to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining legacy and next generation local and toll switching technology, data network, and computer processing equipment.
• Performing 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Telecommunications technology knowledge and experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Adoption assistance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement