Acuative · 2 months ago
Data Center & Route Switch Field Service Technician
Minneapolis, MN, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21/hr - $23/hrAcuative is the nation's leading independent provider of telecommunications field services, seeking a Field Service Technician. The successful candidate will provide installation and maintenance services to voice and data networks, servers, and other network-based hardware, primarily in the Minneapolis area.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Installation and maintenance of networking hardware including routers, switches, and WAP’s
Installation and maintenance of telephony equipment and circuits
Hardware break/fix support for Cisco UCS servers and Nexus switching equipment
Installation and support of retail technology systems – POS, Digital Signage, and Video Surveillance Systems
Circuit extensions and structured cabling
Site surveys and site audits
Maintain company vehicle, inventory, and tools to departmental standards
Accurately and timely submission of all job-related documents and deliverables
Qualification
Required
Must have a clear driver's license (no more than 4 points)
Must have the Covid-19 vaccination
Willing to work mostly M-F with opportunity for overtime and call out pay after hours
Able to lift up to fifty pounds above head
Able to climb a ladder
Selected candidates must obtain Cisco CCT Route/Switch and CCT Data Center certifications within 90 days of employment at Acuative
Must possess a valid drivers' license with good driving record
Preferred
Working knowledge of networking hardware and topologies
Familiarity with Cisco networking products and interfacing through Cisco CLI
Understanding of telephony systems (VOIP, PBX, Key Systems) with an ability to provide hands-on hardware and troubleshooting support
Knowledge of computing systems hardware with the ability to provide break/fix support for desktop PC and/or servers
Physical installations of a wide variety of hardware including routers, switches, WAPs, servers, POS systems, digital signage systems, and associated peripheral equipment
Ability to provide configuration support for a variety of technology platforms through console and remote applications
Experience with LEC circuit identification and extensions
Familiarity with cabling standards and the ability to pull and terminate cabling in a variety of customer environments
Ability to operate basic power tools – drills, saws, etc
Work on ladders and lifts where required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel & Word)
Ability to follow detailed job documents
Must be willing to travel within assigned region to meet customer SLAs
On-call, after hours, and weekend work may be required
Associates degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience
CompTIA, Cisco, Cabling, and PBX system certifications a plus!
Benefits
Company vehicle
Gas card for vehicle
Inventory
Training
Paid training includes two certifications CCT Data Center and CCT Route/Switch, which comes with a dollar per hour increase.
Guaranteed forty (40) hours of pay per week even if not dispatched for forty hours.
Full week of paid training and support as needed for every job they are routed to.
Company
Acuative
Acuative simplifies the entire process of managing your technology.
Founded in 1984
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Patrick Danna
CFO
Recent News
2025-03-04
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