Field Service Technician - Houston

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Retail Technology Group is a leader in the Point of Sale Industry providing end-to-end technology solutions for a vast number of major retailers. At RTG, our customer focused approach and strong commitment to Service Excellence has enabled us to be a leader in offering advanced product and support services that are tailored to meet our customer's needs for over 20+ years. Our goal is to provide clients a "single point of sale" as they pursue solutions to meet the challenges faced in delivering technologies that are ever evolving within our industry.
Summary
RTG is seeking a IT Field Service Technician (POINT-OF-SALE) with computer and networking experience to cover the Houston, Texas area. Candidates should be self-sufficient and possess technical and mechanical skills to support hardware installations, network troubleshooting/install, maintenance, and repairs. Candidates should also demonstrate good communication and customer service skills.
Description:
This position requires flexible work hours with extensive travel in the assigned area. Company provided vehicle; candidate must provide valid driver's license and maintain a clean motor vehicle record. Candidates will also be responsible for maintaining a small inventory of computer parts.
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review and complete work orders to service and repair IT Equipment and Cabling in retail and restaurant environments. Such as network cabling, POS, Audio Systems, Drive Timers Routers, Switches and Battery Backups.
• Install IT Equipment on the floor, on a shelf or in a wall mounted rack
• Install and mount equipment to walls, ceilings, and on counter tops
• Test, tone, repair and replace cat5e/cat6 voice and data cabling
• Read install and service guides to learn the correct installation or settings for equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot, form a solution and complete the installation or repair of equipment
• Manage your own schedule by working with Dispatch and the Customer
• Must meet service level agreement of the customer.
• Always practices proper communication and courtesy with the customer
• Manages own inventory levels and escalates when a part shortage occurs

Requirements
Requirements

• 2 Years of IT Related Field Experience
• 1 Year of Networking Experience
• Knowledge of POS equipment is a plus.
• Previous restaurant experience a plus.
• Must be willing to travel within assigned region to meet customer SLAs
• On-call, after hours, and weekend work may be required
• Must possess a valid drivers' license with good driving record
• Ability to climb ladders, demonstrate good dexterity, capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to operate basic power tools
• Working knowledge of networking hardware and topologies
• Knowledge of computing systems hardware with the ability to provide break/fix support for desktop PC and/or servers and pos equipment
• Physical installations of a wide variety of hardware including routers, switches, WAPs, servers, POS systems, digital signage systems, and associated peripheral equipment
• Familiarity with cabling standards and the ability troubleshoot and repair cabling in a variety of customer environments
• Ability to operate cordless drills to mount devices into Brick, Stucco, Tile, and Drywall
• Detail oriented with a sense of urgency and commitment to results
• Has the ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Maintain residence within 45 Minutes of designated Service area
• Certifications: A+, Net+ are a plus but not necessary
• Required Travel: Road Warrior

Required Tools

• Network Cable Tester (Ability to test Length)
• Punch Down and RJ45 Crimper
• Cordless Drill and Impact
• Various Hand Tools

Salary Description
$40,000 - $50,000 / yr