- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in ISP/MSP, telecom, or structured cabling environments, including fiber and PTP work.
- Intermediate working knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, and basic routing concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to terminate, test, and certify CAT5e/CAT6 cabling at an advanced level.
- Hands-on experience with fiber identification, handling, and basic testing.
- Proven independent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis ability in the field.
- Hands-on experience with Ruckus and Juniper Mist access points; ability to adopt and stage Juniper APs and switches.
- Comfort with managed switch CLI for show and diagnostic commands.
- Comfort working in IDF/MDF closets, ceiling spaces, and on ladders or lifts; ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; ability to be insured under the company vehicle policy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear ticket notes and as-built updates.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
- Bilingual preferred
- Direct experience servicing MDU, hospitality, student housing, or other multi-tenant network environments.
- Fiber-optic certifications such as BICSI Installer with fiber endorsement or Fluke fiber-test certification.
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Ruckus WISE/RASZA, or Juniper Mist AI.
- Familiarity with documentation and monitoring tools such as NetBox, LibreNMS, PRTG, or vendor cloud dashboards.
- Familiarity with Ekahau or comparable wireless survey tools.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Field-based role with daily travel between MDU properties in the assigned service territory using a company-provided vehicle.
- Work is performed indoors in equipment rooms, residential units, and common areas, and occasionally outdoors at building exteriors, rooftops, and ground-level enclosures in varying weather.
- Frequent standing, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working overhead; occasional work from scissor lifts or boom lifts where required by site conditions; rooftop work for PTP installations.
- Ability to work scheduled on-call shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, in response to service-impacting incidents.
Measures of Success
- Dispatch response and restoration SLA attainment on complex tickets.
- First-visit resolution rate on fiber, PTP, and independent network troubleshooting work.
- Quality and accuracy of post-installation testing including speed, coverage, and video.
- Reduction in NOC-assisted escalations from the field.
- Mentorship contributions to Tech I and Tech II staff.
- Quality and timeliness of as-built and ticket documentation.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Salary and Benefits
RealPage provides a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive benefit plan that includes:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Performance-based bonus based on position.
Compensation may vary depending on your location, qualifications including job-related education, training, experience, licensure, and certification, that could result at a level outside of these ranges. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonus, and sales incentives depending on the terms of the applicable plan and role as well as individual performance.
Equal Opportunity Employer: RealPage Company is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.