Telecommunications Technician

HITECH VENTURES LIMITED is looking for multiple skilled Telecommunication Technicians to join our team in Christchurch. The role involves installing and maintaining telecommunications systems and diagnosing and repairing faults in wired, wireless, and fibre optic networks.

The position requires travel to different sites within the Canterbury region. The employer will cover all travel and fuel expenses related to the work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, repair, and diagnose faults in microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite, fibre internet, and other radio or electromagnetic wave communication systems.
• Use electrical and electronic test instruments to identify, trace, and diagnose system faults and performance issues.
• Adjust, replace, and repair defective components, and conduct testing using appropriate electronic diagnostic tools.
• Maintain, repair, and align aerials and antennas to ensure optimal signal transmission and reception.
• Install, test, and commission telephone and data transmission equipment, including wired, wireless, and fibre optic systems, with a focus on residential and commercial fibre internet connections.
• Diagnose and locate faults in telecommunications systems, including fibre networks, then repair or replace faulty parts as needed.
• Perform start-up testing and commissioning of new telecommunications equipment and infrastructure, including fibre installations.
• Execute routine and scheduled maintenance to ensure system reliability and performance, particularly for fibre-based networks.
• Upgrade hardware, firmware, and software to support new functionalities and improve overall system performance.
• Provide technical advice and support to clients, including fibre internet troubleshooting, usage guidance, and ongoing service recommendations.

The candidate will be required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week with an hourly wage ranging from $30 to $35.

Other Important Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience or at least relevant Level 4 qualification.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work
• Willingness to work on weekends, as required
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Reliable, hardworking, and committed to delivering quality results
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Cooperative and able to work well within a team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person