Telecommunications Field Tech

 IOWA SELECT FARMS JOB DESCRIPTION 

TITLE: Telecommunications Field Technician                                                                                                         

REPORTS TO: Director of Information Technology 

COMPANY VALUES:

• We believe in doing the right thing every day, operating with character and integrity, and being stewards of our resource by committing to:
  1. Our Animals 
  2. Our People
  3. Our Environment
  4. Our Community
• The core values of an organization are those values we hold which form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. We expect all leaders, managers, and employees to demonstrate, foster and promote: 
  1. Respect: We treat people with respect regardless of personal opinions or differing backgrounds, and no one within the organization is more or less important than anyone else
  2. Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for completing our job responsibilities and following through on our commitments.   We encompass our ability to recognize our own strengths and areas for improvement as well as accept responsibility for the performance and actions of ourselves and our teams without blaming others
  3. Good Decision-Making: We are expected to continuously improve processes, attain results, and create efficiencies to achieve our mission while solving problems based on a combination of factual information, analysis, wisdom, and experience
  4. Flexibility: We must react to changing circumstances, ambiguity and uncertainty with confidence, openness, positive energy, and optimism. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install and maintain alarm/ low voltage systems at sites.
• Install and maintain internet communications at sites.
• Perform preventative maintenance of these systems at sites.
• Communicate and collaborate with other field technicians.
• Communicate and collaborate with sites and end users.
• Maintain ticket system queue in timely manner.
• Acting in solving problems while exhibiting judgement and a systematic approach to decision making. 
• Identifying the important dimensions of a problem, determining potential causes, obtain relevant information, and specify alternate solutions that result in effectiveness.
• Influencing the actions and opinions of others in desired direction; to exhibit judgement in leading others to worthwhile objectives.
• Creating positive energy in both individuals and groups to build high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Establishing and pursing specific courses of action for self and/or groups by organizing and prioritizing tasks.
• Demonstrating sound time-management skills by effectively and efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments in a timely manner.
• Able to interpret verbal and nonverbal behavior, to develop accurate understanding of other’s needs, values, and opinions.
• Interpreting verbal and nonverbal behavior, to develop accurate understanding of other’s needs, values, and opinions.
• Continually seek and accept opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

COMPANY EXPECTATIONS:

• Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times which includes reporting any violations or concerns to management team
• Compliance with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures which includes continuous education to maintain a safe work environment 
• Follow Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy at all times and partner with the Production Well-being team in a timely manner if an incident occurs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The environment of this position will change daily pending weekly schedule
• This position will have duties in all facilities of Iowa Select Farms so employee will need to be comfortable working in and being exposed to all facility environments 
• This position may require some tasks to be performed in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations.  
• The environment you will be working will have nuisance levels of gasses and dust, particularly in the winter months 

PHYSICALITY REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.  
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pound with assistance
• Ability to climb ladders and work on roofs safely up to 9 feet in height.    
• The employee must have the ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or working with an employee locally or via phone.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• This is a full-time position that will require a minimum of 40 hours per week 
• Expected days and hours of operation include day-shift hours Monday-Fridays
• Occasional evening hours and weekend work may be required as job duties demand
• Additional availability may be required during staffing challenges 

TRAVEL

• Regular travel will be required for this position which entails the utilization of a company vehicle

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 

• 2+ years of successful related experience
  • Low Voltage systems
  • Digital Multi-meters
• Basic knowledge of electrical components such as breakers, relays, switches, and other control devices 
• Basic knowledge in network devices Network point to point devices, modems, cameras, switches, routers, and UPS systems
• Basic knowledge needed to install, replace and troubleshoot fleet GPS tracking units.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft office, specifically Excel and Word
• Willingness to train on use of underground wiring locater and trencher for the installation of underground wire 

OTHER DUTIES

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.