Residential Installation & Service Technician

Comcast Comcast · Media · Galax, VA

This role is for a Residential Installation & Service Technician responsible for installing and troubleshooting voice, video, and data services for customers. It involves performing field assessments, adhering to company procedures and safety codes, and completing record-keeping. The role requires assessing and designing basic home networks, determining optimal Wi-Fi placement, and educating customers on products and services. It also includes vehicle and equipment maintenance, operating installation tools, and navigating digital work order systems. Physical requirements include working at heights, in confined spaces, lifting heavy loads, and working in various weather conditions. The role is entry-level with increasing proficiency and decreasing supervision.

What you'd actually do

  1. Performs installations and changes of service, while adhering to: company procedures and safe work practices, National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements and local ordinances in order to provide (or remove) services to the customer. Completes all customer interactions as required.
  2. Performs service calls. Troubleshoots the drop from the tap to the customer's equipment. Assesses and designs basic home networks using appropriate technology and based on customer needs using coaxial cable, Ethernet, Wi-Fi networks and multimedia over coax alliance (MoCA).
  3. Completes associated record keeping in a timely manner in order to ensure all details of the work are recorded for entry in the customer's account.
  4. Determines acceptability of service by reviewing and confirming quality of service, based on results of applicable tests and adjusts or fixes service in order to provide the best possible service for the customer.
  5. In support of Wi-Fi installation and trouble calls, determines appropriate placement of devices and design of Wi-Fi network in the home taking into consideration Wi-Fi channels, co-channel interference and channel utilization. Determines appropriate use of device options and provide advanced customer education to set appropriate expectations.

Skills

Required

  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions
  • Ability to work nights and weekends
  • Ability to perform physical labor including climbing, lifting, and working in confined spaces
  • Customer service skills
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Basic network design (coaxial cable, Ethernet, Wi-Fi)
  • Record keeping

Nice to have

  • Experience with installation tools and equipment
  • Familiarity with National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC)

What the JD emphasized

  • Comcast brings together the best in media and technology.
  • Responsible for broadband installation and troubleshooting activities for voice, video and data services.
  • Functions in an entry-level position, with an increasing degree of proficiency and decreasing degree of onsite-supervision to complete installation and troubleshooting activities.
  • Continued employment is contingent upon achieving required training, certifications and safety requirements.
  • Works on straight forward tasks using established procedures.