Installation Tech

**Position Summary**:
WaveStar Networks is seeking Network Technicians for Inside Plant to join our professional team who provide services to Datacenter/Telecom/Industrial users (perform installation, turn up, and testing /routers/switches/storage/transport telecommunications equipment and connectivity.

**Salary**: $22 - $26/hr. (experienced based).
Benefits: Dental/Medical.
Dispatch: From Home.
Covering: GTA.
Culture: Advancement possibilities, interesting and unique work, medium size business that wants you to be proud of your work, team working based atmosphere.
Company Reputation: A top contractor for the communications industry.

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform installation, testing, night cutover, create Asbuilt and maintenance of various types of Datacenter/Central-Office/Cable-Headend telecommunications equipment.
- Structured cabling including cutting, running, tying and crimping ethernet, switchboard, coaxial, fiber and power cabling.
- Install/Move/Add/Remove network servers, carrier grade switches, routers, storage and transport gear.
- Planning, installation, test and commissioning and removal of BDFB’s (Battery Distribution Feeder Bay), ironwork, DC cabling, DC fuse panel, AC & DC circuit-breaker, liquid cell batteries and power rectifiers.
- Basic commissioning of new Ciena and Fujitsu equipment and testing of new circuits for transport networks, Fiber Channel, RFC and BERT.
- Perform live cutovers to new or existing equipment, in maintenance windows (12am-6am).

**Qualifications**:

- 2 or more years’ experience in the field is highly beneficial.
- A good mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of the use of simple hand tools, power tools and complicated specialty tools such as fiber splicers, EXFO and Viavi test gear.
- General knowledge of equipment in common use in Datacenter/Telecom/Cable and remote sites, including installation and basic testing.
- Knowledge of ancillary equipment used in telecom installations, including but not limited to cables, connectors, steel work and other consumables that are used on a daily basis.
- Flexible and adaptable. Demonstrate the capability to be able to multi-task and accommodate a variety of assignments at various locations on a day-to-day basis.
- Patience and attention of fine details are key for quality installations and troubleshooting.
- Able and willing to travel as required for varying periods of time, occasionally with short (2-3 days) notice.
- Able to interpret Telecommunication Blueprints, Schematics and Specs and able to install equipment to specification.
- Able to interact with customer on-site personnel on job specific activities.

With head offices located in Richmond Hill ON, WaveStar Networks is a Canadian company with over 15 years’ experience providing a wide array of critical infrastructure and network services as well as professional and consulting services to telecommunication/ISP/Cable providers, data center operators and corporate/business/public sector customers.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of our work only applicants who reside in Canada and who are eligible to work in Canada will be considered at this time.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License and access to personal vehicle. (preferred)

Work Location: On the road