Residential Installation & Service Technician

Comcast Comcast · Media · Leesburg, FL - Orlando, FL

Responsible for broadband installation and troubleshooting activities for voice, video, and data services. Completes field assessments, meets company standards, and performs necessary certifications. Functions in an entry-level position with increasing proficiency and decreasing supervision. Works on straightforward tasks using established procedures.

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 lift and carry loads of 70 lbs. or more
  • Ability to work in confined spaces
  • Ability to work while standing 50 -70% of the time
  • Ability to work near power lines and electricity
  • Ability to climb poles with proper equipment
  • Ability to use hand tools and light power tools
  • Ability to operate installation tools, technology and equipment
  • Ability to navigate digital tools including work order management and digital diagnostics
  • Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate licensing and/or background checks
  • Ability to use close vision, peripheral vision and adjust focus

Nice to have

  • Customer education on products and services
  • Reconciliation with warehouse regarding CPE

What the JD emphasized

  • must be able to work nights and weekends