• Website: http://www22.verizon.cm/abot/careers/openings/HJOBP000000002662410.html
• Posting Date: 6/30/2008

Location:   Ewing, NJ; Freehold, NJ: Plainfield,  NJ.

As one of the world's leading providers of high-growth communications services and the largest provider of wireline and wireless communications, Verizon is an exciting, high-energy workplace.

Description = If you'd like to see your career go places only a global communications leader can take it, apply today.  Position Responsibilities: · The Multimedia Services Technician is responsible for the installation and maintenance of various kinds of drop wire, ground wire, network interfaces, telephones, terminating devices, converters, splitters, antenna systems, inside wire and patch panels.  · Applying knowledge of telephony in wiring from the terminal/TAP/ONU up to and including the “set top box” and other termination points/outlets with in the customer’s residence and/or place of business.  · Planning and installing inside wiring.  · Testing new and existing circuits and providing trouble free services inside wire and CPE.  · Placing, removing or repairing wiring between poles, between poles and buildings, or between buildings.  · Splicing non-pressurized plastic insulation cables.  · Examining lines on which trouble has been reported and coordinating repair of lines with centralized testing facility of other designated employees.  · Interpreting service orders and/or work orders.  · Keeping detailed written record of all work activity.  · Maintaining positive customer relations by providing the customer with a clear explanation of how the product/service was installed or repaired and/or how the product/service works.  · Maintaining positive company image through personal professionalism and effective interpersonal skills (even in dealing with disgruntled and argumentative customers)  · Evaluating customers’ communication needs and introducing/selling products and services to customers.  · Move and lift at least 100 pounds.  Required Skills and Experience: · May work in confined areas  · Ability to perceive differences in wire and cable colors  · Medical standards may be required  · May be required to climb ladders and work aloft  · May be required to move/lift a minimum of 100 pounds  · Must meet weight restrictions to com!
 ply with OSHA/Company safety standards  · Must meet attendance and punctuality standards.  · Must posses a valid driver’s license.  · Security background investigation may be required.  · Must follow established safety practices and guidelines which include wearing safety glasses, hard hat and other safety attire, as required.  · Must adhere to strict regulations and procedures for the security of Company property and funds.  Training:   Must comply with all required training requirements both formal and on-the-job.  Length of training is dependent upon type of job duties to which assigned Hours:  Normally involves day, evening and night assignments, including weekends and holidays.  Emergency call outs and overtime may be required.  Willingness to work any days and any tours,  required. 

Preferred Experience:  · Telephony Installation & Maintenance, pole climbing, running drops, outside loop electronics  · Technical Diploma, Degree or Certificate in:  · Electronics   · Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Civil)  These are Full-time Regular positions.

Wage: 15.37 - 21.68/hr 

Every day we strive for success. It’s our nature. At Verizon, this strategy drives both our company and the individual careers of our people. Right now, you can experience success with a global communications leader. And discover how we never stop until we succeed.  Thank you for showing an interest in Verizon! Verizon is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer supporting workforce diversity. m/f/d/v. Principals only!