Lead Network Deployment Technician - ResiBridge

About the role

Fairstead, a real estate firm focused on affordable housing, operates ResiBridge, an independent ISP providing low-cost internet access through professional-grade routers and free installation. ResiBridge is expanding its broadband footprint and is looking for a Lead Network Deployment Technician to act as a technical leader and mentor to the field deployment team, setting the standard for build quality, speed and professionalism.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the gold-standard technician, modelling best practices and high-quality workmanship in the field
• Mentor and coach deployment technicians on procedures, tools and technical standards
• Perform advanced installation and troubleshooting for fiber and wireless deployments
• Lead complex installations, retrofits or service calls requiring close attention to detail
• Review and ensure as-built drawings, photos and documentation are completed correctly in the field
• Assist with field QC, validating cable runs, terminations, equipment configuration and signal testing
• Coordinate with the Network Deployment Manager so materials, tools and manpower are available
• Represent ResiBridge professionally with residents, building staff and property managers

Required profile

• Minimum of 3-5 years of fiber optic, coax, Ethernet or similar cabling experience, including hands-on installation, testing and maintenance of Cat-5/5E/6/6A cables, fiber optics, connectors, patch panels and rack equipment
• Demonstrated expertise in installing internet broadband infrastructure
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to read and follow detailed work orders, blueprints and scope documents
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when needed
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and lifting up to 75 lbs; able to work at heights on ladders or rooftops
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical details to non-technical people

Required skills

• Network cabling and broadband infrastructure installation
• Fiber and wireless deployment troubleshooting
• Nice to have: wireless backhaul experience with 5GHz, 24GHz, 60GHz and 70/80GHz bands

Salary range: $60,000-$75,000 USD.