Building Maintenance Worker Job Mount Vernon area,Ohio USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Tower Maintenance Technician I

Location: Columbus OH, (Center located in Mt. Vernon)
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Pay
Benefits: Health, Vision, Basic Dental & Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Training

Position Summary: The Tower Team of Mercury Broadband builds and services all of Mercurys tower sites. Tower maintenance technicians should be mindful and thorough in their work; following installation and safety guidelines, and instructions from the Tower Leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Ability to use provided safety gear while working at heights up to 300ft.

Installation of broadband equipment at Mercury tower premises

Represent the company in a professional manner

Assist with new tower site construction

Troubleshoot broadband tower equipment

Troubleshoot and resolve network outages

Basic mechanical skills

Installation and tuning of Microwave Dishes and Radios

Ability to be ON Call and troubleshoot Network Outages as needed in your market.

Skills and Requirements:

Comfortable working on ladders, roofs, towers (up to 300), and elevated locations

Basic mechanical skills

Knowledge of and ability to operate basic hand and power tools

Follow cabling procedures for wiring towers

Clean driving record and valid drivers license

Self-Motivated

2+ years Tower hand experience (preferred)

First Aid/CPR/AED certified (preferred)

Authorized Climber and Rescue trained (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to climb with up to a 30 lb. load and work at elevated heights up to 500', with most of the work performed at 300' or less; must be able to pull own body weight plus equipment weight up a vertical tower repeatedly

Ability to stand continuously, reach frequently, & bend at waist and knees frequently

Requires working outdoors in all types of weather

Ability to stoop, crawl, squat and lift 50 lbs.; and be able to lift 50 lbs. overhead occasionally

Requires good finger and hand dexterity to utilize various hand tools in a repetitive manner

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

Ability to climb towers and structures regularly, including heights of 300500+ feet.
Ability to climb while carrying tools or equipment.
Ability to safely climb ladders (including up to 40 ft).

Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 5080 lbs (frequently or repetitively depending on task).

Ability to move equipment up and down stairs when necessary.

Sufficient hand strength and dexterity to operate hand tools and power tools as well as work with cables, connectors, microwave gear, and small components.

Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and contort the body for extended periods.

Ability to maintain balance while climbing and working on elevated or uneven surfaces.

Ability to work outdoors and indoors in all weather conditions year-round, including harsh environments.

Ability to work around live electrical components and sensitive equipment.

Ability to see the full color spectrum (important for cable/connector identification).

Ability to hear and communicate clearly with team members.

Ability to handle equipment safely at heights and in confined spaces.

Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate.

Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.

May be required to operate general office equipment including but not limited to copiers, printers.

Organization: Mercury Broadband is a leading provider of high-speed Internet and digital phone service. The Company was founded in Topeka, KS, after recognizing a need for Broadband Internet access in rural America. A hybrid approach to serving these "last-mile" customers was developed by extending high capacity fiber optic networks with the range, reliability, and flexibility of carrier-class wireless technologies. Today Mercury Broadbands rapidly expanding network is headquartered in Kansas City and provides Internet access to communities throughout five states across the Midwest.

Mercury Broadband is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Mercury is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.


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