Senior Infrastructure Service Tech

National IT company is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Service Tech

Maintaining Data Centre.
Meet project deadlines and be able to respond to any type of network /tower outage.
• Install and maintain various cable and connector types.
• Weatherproof all types of installations.
• Install, maintain and repair power equipment and data routers.
• Follow instructions accurately according to the work schedule (ticket/job card). Escalate situations to the senior infrastructure manager when factors may arise that will impair him/her in completing his/her work order successfully.
• Identify safety hazards and perform duties in a safe manner.
• Communicate and report verbally and in writing to other team members and management.
• Work with and maintain basic hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Travel extensively, sometimes at short notice.
• Any ad Hoc tasks as required by their manager.
• Must meet the requirements of and have an up-to-date medical certificate.
• Successfully completed the Working at Heights and Tower Rescue Training.
• Technically inclined.
• Experience in manual labour, related to site preparation and/or equipment setup, having experience in both the Fibre and RF fields with be advantageous
• Hand skills and working knowledge of hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Must be able to work at heights and confined spaces.
• Must be proficient in the use of safety equipment, harnesses and climbing gear.
• Be familiar with the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment and working on or near energized lines and equipment.
• Must be physically fit to climb towers via ladders, carry equipment such as tools and gear, no fear of heights, must be able to work in various environmental conditions such as winds, rain, extreme heat conditions etc., the ability to climb structures (sometimes 50 meters or more) with a 20kg load.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic understanding of electricity (AC/DC).
• Basic understanding of power and battery equipment.
• Basic network and RF principles and troubleshooting.
• Adequate knowledge of network hardware and Software.
• Adequate knowledge of routing and RF protocols.
• Basic knowledge of cable and trunking techniques.
• Be able to communicate effectively with the entire team.
• Have basic fault finding and problem-solving skills.
• Able to prioritize tasks according to their importance / urgency
Work environment

Physical demands Physical demands of the job
Travel Traveling to different sites
Salary – R12 000 – R15 000

Submit CV Together with qualifications to ITVacancyKZN@gmail.com