Field IT Technician 2 - Albany County New York

Intrado is dedicated to saving lives and protecting communities, helping them prepare for, respond to, and recover from critical events. Our cutting-edge company strives to become the most trusted, data-centric emergency services partner by uniting fragmented communications into actionable intelligence for first responders. At Intrado, all of our work truly matters.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

Intrado is looking to hire a PSAP (911) Call Center Field IT Services Technician to join our Life & Safety business segment. This role will travel throughout New York installing and maintaining our equipment so candidates must be willing to cover a specified region in Albany County.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for participating in the maintenance of 911 call handling and dispatch systems
• Travel to customer sites for maintenance and troubleshooting of software and hardware
• Provide onsite training for all assigned products
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with product compatibility and integrations within scope of responsibility
• Provide remote support to the customers as needed

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in MIS or Computer Science preferred
  

Applicant for this job will be expected to meet the following minimum qualifications.

• Minimum 2 years of technical customer service experience required
• Minimum one year installation or software training experience
• Minimum 2 years experience with networking, Windows based servers and workstations required
• Minimum 1 year experience with Oracle and SQL preferred
• Certifications (e.g. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), etc.) preferred
• Telephony knowledge (e.. MDF, tip and ring punchdown, color codes, POTS, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of Word and Excel required
• Night shift work dependent on customer request/updates (11pm -6am)
  

• Local travel throughout Albany
• Mileage is paid, but candidates must have their own working vehicle

• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50lbs
• Occasionally may be asked to bend, stoop, carry items which may weigh more than 25lbs (i.e. tool kits), climb stairs, work in a confined space, crawl, kneel, push, reach above the shoulder, do repetitive motions, stand, walk, climb ladder, or lift objects above the head
• Must have enough mobility to load and unload product equipment, setup a station at a specified location, trace cables (potentially under desks) and sort equipment as required
• Should be able to hear customers over the phone, detect system beeps when troubleshooting, and verify sound quality when working with telephony equipment
• Must be able to see well enough to read PC screens, review mother board schematics, and follow technical documentation

Want to love where you work? At Intrado, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes what you’d expect (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, and several that go above and beyond – paid parental leave, access to a robust library of personal and professional training resources, employee discounts, critical illness, hospital indemnity, access to legal support, pet insurance, identity theft protection, an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) that includes free mental health resources/support, and more! Apply today to join us in work worth doing!

The starting salary is anticipated between $26.50 and $31.50 an hour and will be commensurate with experience. This role is also eligible for rotational pay, night shift differential and mileage reimbursement.

Intrado is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and Other Protected Categories. Our Company welcomes and encourages applications of individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Intrado maintains a Drug Free Workplace.