IT FIELD TECHNICIAN - SYRACUSE / CNY
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We’re hiring a Field Technician to travel to client sites and perform hands-on IT work: workstation deployments, structured cabling and low-voltage wiring, network and phone hardware installs, and general troubleshooting. This is a client-facing role - you are BlueTower in the room, so professionalism and reliability matter as much as technical skill., Location / travel: Syracuse / CNY -based. Most work will be in the Syracuse / CNY region, with occasional travel to Greater Rochester area for training and servicing our wider service region - roughly the Buffalo-to-Syracuse corridor and the communities north and south. Company vehicle provided, with gas and travel expenses covered, so the miles are on us. Reports to: Technical Service Manager, Travel to client sites to perform installations, equipment setups, and service calls.
- Deploy and configure workstations, laptops, printers, and peripherals.
- Run, terminate, and test structured cabling and low-voltage wiring (Cat5e/Cat6, patch panels, jacks).
- Install and connect network hardware - switches, wireless access points, firewalls, routers.
- Set up and provision VoIP desk phones and related telecom equipment.
- Perform general hardware/software troubleshooting and diagnostics on site.
- Document work performed, time, and materials in the ticketing system.
- Communicate clearly with clients on site and represent BlueTower professionally.
- Coordinate with the help desk / remote team to escalate or hand off issues.
- Maintain vehicle stock, tools, and inventory; account for company equipment.
Requirements
1+ years of hands-on IT, field service, A/V, or low-voltage cabling experience (or equivalent training).
- Solid PC hardware, Windows, and basic networking knowledge (IPs, switches, Wi-Fi, cabling).
- Valid driver’s license (driving is daily and essential).
- Comfortable lifting equipment, using ladders, and working in tight spaces (closets, under desks, ceilings).
- Strong customer-facing communication and a reliable, punctual, professional presence., CompTIA A+ and/or Network+ certification.
- Experience in an MSP or multi-client service environment.
- Structured cabling / low-voltage experience or licensing.
- VoIP phone provisioning experience (e.g., Polycom/Yealink).
- Familiarity with healthcare/dental IT environments and HIPAA awareness; bonus for imaging systems (e.g., Carestream) or practice-management software exposure.
Physical & Work Conditions
- Frequent driving and travel between sites throughout the workday.
- Lifting up to ~50 lbs; bending, kneeling, ladder work, and tight-space access.
- Occasional after-hours or weekend work for scheduled installs/cutovers - when applicable
Benefits & conditions
401(k), Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Dental insurance, Company car, Paid holidays Full-time Syracuse, NY
Full job description
About BlueTower Technical, Compensation: $25-$27/hour, depending on experience (we can go higher for an exceptional candidate and flex lower for an entry-level hire we train up) + benefits, Health and dental insurance and a 401(k) with company match - we invest in your future, not just your present.
- Paid time off with a minimum of two weeks’ vacation, plus paid holidays.
- A company vehicle and a company credit card for gas and travel expenses - your costs on the road are on us.
- Flexible pay and flexible scheduling, with bonuses for on-call and after-hours work.
- A fully stocked break room at our HQ in Rochester - snacks, cold drinks, and good coffee, on us.
- Hands on the latest and greatest technology - you’ll work with the gear and tools most shops only read about.
- Training and mentorship from our experienced field team - you’ll ramp up alongside a senior tech, not get thrown to the wolves.
- Hands-on variety, a tight-knit team, and a path to grow into senior/network roles.
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour, * 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company car
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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