What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multimedia Specialist - Network Technician position at Saalex?
Saalex is seeking a Multimedia Specialist – Network Technician in Newport, RI to provide technical support for networking infrastructure and installation support for multimedia presentation, collaboration, and video teleconferencing (VTC) environments. This position is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and support of network and audiovisual systems used in conference rooms, meeting facilities, and mission-critical collaboration spaces
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $50k-$60k annually (depending on experience)
Work Location: Onsite.
Essential Functions:
- Install structured cabling systems, CAT6 and CAT6A.
- Installation of cabling tray systems, ladders, conduit and j-Hooks for cable support.
- Termination of CAT6 and CAT6A shielded and unshielded cables on industry standard keystone and Panduit Minicom connection styles.
- Installation of fiber optic cable, both single mode and multimode.
- Installation of innerduct for fiber optic cables.
- Termination of fiber optic cables using Splice on Connectors (SoC) and Corning Unicam systems.
- Use of network test devices such as Fluke Versiv for copper and fiber optic cable certification.
- Fiber optic cable troubleshooting using Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) test equipment.
- Install audiovisual cabling, wall plates, mounts, displays, and related infrastructure.
- Install wireless access points and surveillance cameras.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Required:
- Experience installing LAN Cabling and terminating.
- Experience with operating power tools.
- Strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds or more.
- Ability to climb ladders or scaffolding and work in elevated or confined spaces.
- Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, and perform physical installation activities.
Desired:
- Rhode Island Telecommunications System Limited Installer (TSLI) or Telecommunications System Technician (TST) current license.
- Building Industry Consulting Service international (BICSI) Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Installer 1 (INST1) or above certifications.
- Experience installing audio/visual system components such as displays, projectors, projection screens, speakers, etc.
- Experience or education relating to configuration of network equipment, LAN switches etc.
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or technical training in Audiovisual Technology, Electronics, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
Security Clearance:
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance, active Secret clearance preferred. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
- Employer Paid Health Care Plans for Employees & Family
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Benefit
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000