Basic ITS Hiring for Network Telecommunications Specialist Job at Peoria, IL Full Time

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Position Overview:

The Network Telecommunications Specialist is responsible for the maintenance, installation, and programming of all telephone hardware and software. This position supports and coordinates daily operations of the company telecommunications systems.

Characteristics and knowledge of the candidate we’re looking for:

Demonstrated ability to:

· Research, analyze and prepare written telecommunications policies, reports and procedures

· Communicate effectively in both oral and written form

· Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure

· Exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions

Demonstrated skill in:

· Analyzing and organizing technical data

· Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

· Situational analysis and decision-making

Demonstrated knowledge of:

· Telecommunications technologies, system capabilities, and equipment operating characteristics

This is what you’ll do:

· Identifies and defines problems within the telecommunications systems and coordinates and initiates

corrective action for repairs

· Monitors and maintains voice, video, and data telecommunication performance levels ensuring optimal performance of present equipment

· Optimizes usage of current equipment and provides recommendations for upgrades or enhancements to support future requirements

· Integrates voice, video, and data telecommunications as they relate to local (LAN) and wide area networking (WAN)

· Evaluates, analyzes, and manages current company telecommunications systems and procedures

· Uses knowledge of current developments and trends in communications concepts and technology to improve and develop current company telecommunications systems

· Monitors ongoing communication development and makes appropriate recommendations to achieve company efficiency

· Offers general computer support for other specialized departmental software

· Uses understanding of how backed systems work to assist our employees with connecting into our various AV systems and ensuring all audio and video for meetings is working flawlessly

· Performs other duties as assigned

This is what you’ll need:

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

· 5+ years of related experience

· 5+ years of AV experience

· 5+ years of networking experience

· 5+ years of wiring experience

· Attention to detail

· Professionalism as position deals with executives within the company on a regular basis

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Networking: 5 years (Preferred)
• Audio/Visual: 5 years (Preferred)
• Wiring: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location