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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Prescott, Arizona

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Function: Installation and Maintenance

Wage Scale: 2

Location: Prescott, AZ

Typical Work Hours: Scheduled to meet the needs of our customers

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Installs, maintains/repairs and tests residential/small business broadband products such as; High Speed Internet (HSI), Networking, VDSL, and Fiber to Prem. Work with computer operating systems to install and/or repair home and/or small business standard HSI or networking products. Analyzes and troubleshoots technical problems or issues. Reviews and discusses service order requirements and equipment requests with customers. Determines total line quality to customer's facilities. Evaluating customers' broadband needs and suggests additional/alternative service as appropriate. Connects wires and cables to terminals, and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, and poles. Uses hand tools, power tools (air and electric), and specialty tools, including electric and electronic measuring devices (e.g. multi-meters, HST11) and a laptop. Reads and interprets customer service orders, repair tickets, technical (i.e., mechanical, electrical, digital) drawings, maps blueprints, diagrams, etc. and performs specified work. Includes POTS, HSI, jack work, inside wiring, etc. Works with telecom color-coded wires and cables. Interfaces with customer throughout premise visit. Employee will be held accountable for customer communication and interaction as well Job Requirements At least six (6) months within the last 5 years installing, maintaining/repairing, and testing residential/small business broadband products such as; HSI, VDSL, or Fiber to Prem. At least six (6) months of experience within the last five years connecting telecom color-coded wires and cables to terminals, attaching or detaching various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings and poles. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of computer operating systems (i.e., MS 98SE, 2000, XP and above). Experience cabling various electronic components (e.g., modems, routers, TVs, stereo systems and home entertainment systems). Experience working with CAT 5 and COAX wiring. Ability to provide efficient, quality customer service to both internal and external customers both face-to-face and over-the-phone. Ability to recognize and identify sales opportunities that meet the needs of customers and the company including promoting and closing sales of products and services. Knowledge of basic electricity, as it relates to telecommunications (through classes or on-the-job training), which includes: knowledge related to the basic principles, theories, and applications of electricity (e.g., voltage, current, resistance, power, grounding, insulation, Ohm's Law, AC/DC); knowledge of basic electrical components (e.g., conductors, insulators, switches, capacitors, inductors, transformers) and basic circuit design; and knowledge of the operation and application of common electrical components and common measurement instruments (e.g., multi-meters,). Working knowledge of hand and power tools. Working knowledge of test equipment (e.g., volt-ohm meters, transmission measuring sets). Ability to use established electrical, digital, and/or mechanical principals and to perform appropriate tests to identify and solve problems encountered on the job. Ability to efficiently and accurately work with multiple types of information and/or perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to complete designated amount of work in a specified timeframe (e.g., quality jobs per day), adjusting work assignments or schedules to meet changing work-related priorities or demands. Ability to work well with others to achieve common goals and to foster a cooperative climate, as well as to work independently in the field with little supervision. Ability to climb and work at elevations (e.g., from ladders, poles, lift trucks) exceeding 18 feet. Ability to work in confined spaces (e.g., attics, crawl spaces, utility holes). Ability to perform strenuous physical activities including, but not limited to: lifting objects weighing over 100 pounds. Ability to perform job activities outdoors in different weather conditions (e.g., extreme cold and/or heat, inclement weather). A valid State driver's license. Ability to work varying shifts and hours including mandatory overtime.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 6months experience within the last five years maintaining/repairing and testing copper and/or fiber optic cable in an underground, aerial, or buried environment is a plus EEO Statement CenturyLink is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and maintain a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug test and background check. Company Statement CenturyLink is an industry-leading provider of communications, high speed Internet and entertainment services from coast to coast. Our combination of business and residential service solutions -- including home and wireless voice solutions and digital television -- provide innovative solutions to our customers. CenturyLink is proud to be a participant in the U.S. General Services Administration Networx program, the largest communications services contract in the world. CenturyLink offers you the opportunity to develop and cultivate your career as we lead the communications industry into the future. Disclaimer The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.