Technician Communications

JOB TITLE: Tech III Communications, Technician Communications or Sr Technician Communications
REQUISITION: INF00E2
DEPARTMENT: Network Planning & Operations
LOCATION: Wichita, KS
PAY RANGE: $50.45 - 57.56

Headquartered in both Kansas City and Topeka, Evergy employs about 4,900 people who are dedicated to empowering a better future. We are currently seeking candidates in Wichita for a Technician Communications - Telecom. Hours will be Monday- Friday 7:30am- 4:30pm. Please find below a list of the minimum requirements for the position. It is important the candidates address their qualifications in the documentation submitted for consideration.

Sr Technician, Communications - Must be Nortel Networks Certified Support Specialist (NNCSS or Avaya equivalent) or possess a CCNA Routing and Switching Certificate or Equivalent vendor certification for one product currently deployed at Westar Energy. Telecom specialist must demonstrate ability to configure, manage and troubleshoot advanced telecom equipment such as radio zone controller, or CWDM or WAN equipment utilizing OSI layers 1 thru 4. Must also meet requirements for Technician, Communications.

Technician, Communications - Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in voice or data communications. Must demonstrate ability and discipline to create and maintain documentation including drawings, configurations and databases. Must be able to type 20 WPM. Telecom specialist must demonstrate ability to configure, manage and troubleshoot radio tower equipment or telecom circuit equipment such as T1 circuits, microwave or MAS radio. Must also meet requirements for Technician III, Communications.

Technician III, Communications - Must have A+ or N+ certificate and 1 minimum year experience in voice or data communications. Must be able to create basic network diagrams in Visio. Must have basic understanding of TDM and be able to configure CPE. Telecom specialist must demonstrate ability to configure, manage and troubleshoot radio premise equipment or basic telecom circuit equipment such as TDM, SONET, splicing and termination fiber, 2-way radio systems or PTP/PTM wireless. Must also meet requirements for Technician II, Communications.

Must have the knowledge and skills and physical ability to install rack mount equipment, read and interpret basic network diagrams. Must demonstrate PC skills not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, email, terminal emulators and basic programming. Must be able to effectively communicate (oral & written) with internal customers and co-workers and respond to after regular hours call-outs.

Must have a 2 year technical certificate from vocational technical school (college degree can substitute). Must also have the knowledge and skills and physical ability to pull and terminate category 5 or higher UTP cable for voice & data applications. Must also be able to pull single mode and multi-mode fiber. Must demonstrate ability to organize and track spare parts inventory on vans and in storage area.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.