What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Telecommunications CCTV Tech 1 - Watertown position at DAIRY ONE COOPERATIVE INC?
JOB SUMMARY
The Farm Telecommunications CCTV Tech 1 is part of a team that installs and supports information systems for dairy farms across the country. This is a career track technical position with room for growth. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting hardware, software, wireless networks, low-voltage systems, and cabling infrastructure. This position requires a strong technical aptitude and experience and a desire to work in a farm setting with a team approach. The position is physically demanding and requires work in a variety of environmental conditions (heat and cold) and significant travel (minimum 60% of time) throughout the United States.
WORKING CONDITIONS
On site work is largely performed outdoors with regular exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
Work is performed on farms in close proximity to cows.
Work is performed using ladders and aerial lifts with heights up to 100 feet.
Work requires driving a vehicle and some air travel.
MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS
Ability to use a computer and telephone several hours a day in an office environment.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Ability to sit, stand, kneel, climb ladders, and lift up to 80 pounds as needed.
Qualifications:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in Animal Science, General Agriculture, Information Systems, or a related field; additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
- At least one year of relevant experience, such as repairing Windows-based computers, deploying point-to-point or point-to-multipoint wireless networks, providing managed IT services, or supporting technical infrastructure.
- Relevant industry certifications or specialized low-voltage experience preferred.
- Familiarity with computer hardware, wireless networks and agricultural technology systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant industry certifications or specialized experience in low-voltage systems, CCTV/video surveillance, alarm systems, access control, structured cabling, or networking preferred
- Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to customer locations as needed.
Salary : $55,000 - $105,000