Field Technician

Position: Field Technician
Division/Dept: Networks
Location: Quantico, VA
Salary: DOE

For broadcast, cable and satellite television distribution, as well as for critical business information systems, Ascent Media Systems & Technology Services is an industry leader in engineering, systems integration and technical support of satellite earth stations, fiber networks, and network management facilities. A full range of turnkey design engineering services and a unique 24/7 national field service organization with over 40 U.S. locations combine to provide extensive network management services, including monitoring, scheduling and quality control of transponder and/or network access, execution of scheduled events and full remote control of technical assets.

Position Description:
The Field Technician is a self motivated, team player that will evaluate, diagnose and perform corrective maintenance on satellite and land based electronics and communications equipment. The technician will serve as the customer point of contact for all Field Operations tasks completed at these customer locations. This established customer communication channel will ensure a seamless flow of program and project data both to and from the field, as well as enhancing overall customer satisfaction. The Field Technician will be responsible for maintaining their field expense reports, time reporting, and daily call que updates. The technician will work under immediate supervision and from detailed verbal and written instructions, to assist in organizing the pre-positioning and life cycle support for all tasks required for the implementation and execution of the Business Operations Plan.

Job Responsibilities:
? Provide planning and coordinating of daily activities of multiple programs/projects
? Perform remedial, corrective and preventative maintenance
? Installation and or removal of equipment on assigned product lines according to a set schedule
? Evaluate and diagnose hardware problems and perform repairs

Educational/Technical Requirements:

? Ability to network and interact, as well as support effective partnerships
With customers
? Ability to follow set guidelines and procedures
? Ability to collect, process, enter and review information
? Ability to work from detailed verbal and written instruction
? Ability to perform simple and repetitive tasks
? Oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
? Ability to schedule, coordinate and travel to tasks
? Ability to operate computer systems including relevant software packages
? Ability to complete reports established by supervisors


Work Environment:
? Primary work environment is traditional, climate controlled office environment with associated, ambient noise and visual acuity levels
? Less than 20% travel
? Ability to utilize personal computer and/or computer terminal including keyboard and mouse or equivalent
? Ability to utilize electronic communication media including telephone, fax, and email ? or equivalent
? Extended periods of sitting, manipulating, and grasping
? Occasional lifting and movement of up to 15 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, and typing.

Job Qualifications:

? AA/AS Degree in a related technical field, or equivalent experience
? Formal technical training or 1 ? 2 years experience in RF
? Knowledge of electronic circuitry and an understanding of electronics and electromechanical devices.

We offer competitive pay and benefits program, including: medical, dental & vision coverage, vacation & sick leave, 401(k), company health screenings and more.

To apply for this position please visit our website at http://www.ascentmedia.com/careers/

Ascent Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.






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