Field Services Technician Contractor
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Role Type: W2 Contractor
Status: U.S. Citizen Green Card Holder
Note: We are unable to partner on a corp-to-corp (C2C) basis
Term: 6 months possible extension
Start Date: Immediate
Hourly Rate: $20 to $25/hr travel
Availability: Flexible working hours including nights and weekends
Travel requirements: 95-100% (U.S.-based)
How Youll Make an Impact
As a non-exempt/hourly employee at Burwood the Field Services Technician is an entry- level position in technology implementation and is part of our Professional Services Enterprise Networking team. This role provides an opportunity for learning and development of technical and consultative skills while working alongside our Consultants and Burwood project team members. Individuals will be expected to develop a broad base of knowledge and become well-rounded in several technologies.
In this role the Field Services Technician has the following responsibilities:
- Learn and develop technical and soft skills
- Provide technical support on various client projects
- Follow direction and guidance from team leaders and mentors
- Work cohesively with other Burwood Group project team members and co-workers
- Complete client site assessment surveys accurately and comprehensively
- Document and inventory all on-site technology to prep for network/server stack cutovers and possible low voltage/high voltage upgrades
- Conduct LiDAR and Ekahau assessments for client sites to provide wireless heatmapping proposals
- Facilitate the installation and configuration of new network equipment racks workstation deployments and other technology infrastructure upgrades
- Act as an on-site liaison for remote engineers clearly communicating any issues or required adjustments for facilitating site cutovers
- Perform basic troubleshooting for common issues such as label printing problems VLAN identification and misc. hardware/software troubleshooting
- Review site instructions before arrival and ensure all tools and equipment are prepared and functional
- Collect and document detailed notes and photographs of completed work
- Maintain the highest level of professionalism and decorum in all client interactions
- Follow all site-specific protocols and safety guidelines
Qualifications :
Your Strengths in Action
- You have practical experience working in IT professional services or customer support organizations
- You have an education and/or background in Telecom network/systems administration or a related field; ideal candidates will be technical and energetic with an interest in business
- You have a strong interest in developing technical and consulting skills
- You are comfortable interacting and presenting in front of customers
- You are able to build strong relationships
- You are detail-oriented and do not leave anything to chance
- You are a self-starter with the ability to prioritize time and commitments
- You like to work in a project-based team environment
- You are willing to frequently travel to customer sites
- You are able to manage your travel plans independently (hotel airfare rental car etc.)
- You are willing to frequently work nights and weekends to facilitate site cutovers
- You are flexible to support short-notice schedule changes and scheduling complexities
Your Core Skills & Certifications
- Familiarity with network equipment (routers switches access points) and basic network configuration
- Proficient in using diagnostic tools such as console cables cable toners punch-down tools and multimeters
- Ability to rack and stack network equipment workstations and related hardware
- Comfortable with troubleshooting common IT issues and providing clear communication to remote engineers
Additional Information :
Life at Burwood
Heres what you can expect as part of our team:
Health & Wellness
- Health dental and vision insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Mental wellness programs
Belonging & Culture
We are not intent on being the largest company but rather the best. These are the words we live by. We welcome top talent regardless of gender race ethnicity sexual orientation disability religion or age.
By embracing all cultural backgrounds life experiences perspectives and ideas we not only continue to strengthen our company culture but also foster innovation and drive organizational success. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and enables us to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Contract
About Company
Who We AreBurwood Group is not your average technology consulting firm. We are an innovative, culture-driven, industry leader and we are growing our team by leaps and bounds. Founded in 1997 in Chicago (and still headquartered here), we've grown to be a 200+ employee firm with people ... View more