Facilities & Maintenance Technician

Here at GoNetspeed, we believe in the power of connectivity. We believe that life doesn’t wait for us to catch up. We believe that providing the fastest and most reliable Internet to the communities we serve means committing to the present and building for the future.

And we believe that our amazing team of employees are the key to our future and vision of connecting communities for today and for whatever comes next. If this excites you, come and join our team.

The Facilities & Maintenance Technician is responsible for day-to-day maintenance and facilities needs for OTTC/GoNetspeed in the NY region. The supervisor will also handle conversations with municipalities and code officers for work in new OSP build territories for POPs and buildings.

Essential Job Functions:

Facilities & Maintenance:

•Interact with landlords on repairs, access, etc.

•Build and maintain relationships with local governments to obtain building permits.

•Build and maintain POP locations and cabinet sites.

•Building maintenance and upkeep.

•Oversee all operations of facilities and maintenance needs.

•Monitor needs based on budget.

•Mowing lawns of owned properties and maintain remote POP locations.

•Assist other departments to meet their needs and deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•Accepts responsibility for independent decisions and works with minimal supervision.

•Knowledge of industry specifications and standards.

•Knowledge of company products and services.

•Knowledge of company policies and procedures.

•Skill in oral and written communication.

•Skill in identifying problems and resolutions.

•Ability to communicate with customers, co-workers, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.

•Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

•Ability to work with hand tools.

•Ability to pay close attention to detail and schedules.

•Ability to effectively function as a team player.

Education and Experience:

•Two-year degree preferred, high school diploma required

•Forklift training

•Experience with electrical standards and safety codes

•Experience with natural gas and propane installations

•Experience with HVAC systems

•Experience with Kohler Generators

Working Conditions:

This factor measures the surroundings or physical conditions under which a job must be done and the extent to which those conditions make the job disagreeable. Consider the presence and relative amount of exposure to dust, dirt, heat, fumes, contaminants, cold, noise, vibration, wetness, etc.

Good working conditions with the absence of disagreeable conditions.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

GoNetspeed is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or disability.

Thank you for choosing GoNetspeed as your potential next employer! We know you have other options when selecting an employer of choice and are so glad you chose to apply with us.