What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Technician position at Honest Networks?
Company Description
Honest Networks is dedicated to delivering high-quality and affordable internet service as a catalyst for community growth, fostering learning, creativity, and enjoyment. We are a rapidly expanding, venture-backed internet service provider headquartered in Manhattan. We focus on offering gigabit internet service at transparent and affordable prices, all while providing exceptional customer service. We achieve this goal by employing individuals with high integrity, a strong work ethic, and a passion for continuous learning. If working in a fast-paced, results-oriented, and mission-driven environment excites you, we encourage you to apply and join our team. Learn more at www.honest.net.
Role Description
- Honest Construction Technicians would be responsible for constructing and building out our network in residential apartment complexes and office buildings in NYC, Northern NJ, CT, and Philadelphia.
- Technicians run fiber and ethernet through building risers; mount and install networking equipment in MDF/IDF closets; and set up and align radios on rooftops.
- This is a fast-paced environment where you are likely working with 1 other person, setting up 2-3 buildings per month.
Personal Attributes
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with hand/power tools
- Excited to learn: we are looking for technicians who have strong technical competency but are always interested in continuously learning
- Problem solving attitude: able to troubleshoot issues
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience with fiber optic, ethernet cable or electrician/conduit work
- Technical skills:
- Ability to run fiber and cat5e/6 cabling through a large multi-tenant building (office, apartment complex)
- Ability to install, terminate, and test troubleshoot network cabling, including through existing interior and exterior conduit
- Ability to power and test networking switches and other networking hardware
- Bonus: ability to terminate fiber
- Comfortable using mass transit operate during the day
- Comfortable working in high-rises and on rooftops
- Comfortable working in confined spaces
- Ability to read, understand, and follow work orders & change orders
- Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
- Bonus:
- Ability to bend pipe up to 1"
- Knowledge of DC power