Information Technology Facilities Technician

AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides installation, testing and maintenance of network cabling and infrastructure
• Provides installation and maintenance of Access Control System wiring and locking mechanisms
• Provides support for all facilities in the Midland / Odessa area
• Assist with deployment of on-premises cabling infrastructure as needed and install hardware such as conference room setups, switches, Ethernet cabling, cameras and Access points
• Performs troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose communications issues related to cabling and or infrastructure components or locking mechanisms.
• Creates and maintains appropriate documentation of cabling infrastructure.
• Supports efforts with the facilities maintenance team as time and availability permits
• Escalates complex issues to subject matter experts as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualification

• A strong desire to help others
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and hit scheduled dates for assigned projects
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills related to physical communications challenges.
• Strong ability to plan for and acquire needed equipment, materials and components to complete scheduled tasks on time
• Ability to learn new skills and technologies quickly.
• Must be comfortable working in a constantly changing and quickly evolving environment.
• 3 years of experience with network and security system cabling installation and maintenance.
• 3 years of experience with hardware installation and setup for things such as security cameras, access points, switches, deploying security and access control systems components and cabling etc.
• Physical ability to Work on a ladder, operate scissor and or boom lifts, move equipment, crawl under desks, change Ethernet cables at the switch and wall port, etc. (Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.).
• Flexibility to work on call, if necessary.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and growing atmosphere.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Hold a security systems installer license and insurability
• Experience with Cisco Meraki network infrastructure and equipment
• Experience with macOS, iOS, and Android devices
  
  

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.