WIFI Hotspot Technician at Brites Management

SALARY: 30,000-45000

Duties and Responsibilities

• The selected candidates should possess expertise in the following areas:
• Optical Fiber, Transport Design, Capacity/Planning, and the ability to test and analyze fiber characterization test results, which includes Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) traces, source-power meter, and dispersion measurements.
• Handling Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) and Single Mode Fiber (SMF) cables, splice cases, Fiber Distribution Panels (FDPs), drop cables, splitters, and SFPs.
• Working knowledge of Microwave P2P radio technology with a strong understanding of ubiquity and cambium radios.
• Excellent command over Microtip Router configuration, Ubiquiti, and cambium access points.
• Good understanding of IP addressing and subnet masking is a must.
• Installing indoor/outdoor wireless P2P Radios to establish connections between hostels and the Main HUB where there is a clear line of sight, and Fiber installation is not cost-effective.
• Extending fiber drop cables from the KPLC lines and installing access points to ensure connectivity to student hostels, while continuously testing the overall system performance.
• Maintaining Microtip routers to set up local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN) that serve a large WIFI hotspot center.
• Troubleshooting daily user issues, including restarting APs during KPLC outages.
• Addressing user voucher subscription issues and resolving them as required.
• Preparing and testing CAT6 cables onsite, running cables from the PoE switches to the APs and other wireless systems.
• Splicing fibers using fiber machines and installing fiber splitters to distribute fiber strands to different hostels from the junction location.

Key job qualifications, skills and requirement.

• Minimum Diploma in Computer Science/Math/Electrical or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience in networking, IT, especially WIFI, or related fields.
• Familiarity with Microtip routers and ubiquity WIFI equipment mentioned in the job responsibilities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of Fiber technology.
• Familiarity with network-related components such as IP addressing, network cabling, Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Ubiquiti APs, Mikrotik, Cable testers, CAT6 Crimping tools, Transceivers (SFP), etc.
• Understanding of Network wired/wireless technologies and terminologies, including Hotspot, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, TCP/IP, HTTP/XML, VOIP/Video Quality, etc.
• Knowledge of GPON OLT/ONT fiber technology. (h) Fully proficient in using the internet and cell phone communications.
• Skill in website building and/or scripting will be considered a plus.
• Knowledge of operating a motorbike would be advantageous, as you may need to visit sites during troubleshooting.
• Preferred candidates should be from the Rongo, Migori County Area, where the HQ of the WIFI services is located.
• Optical Fiber, Transport Design, Capacity/Planning, and the ability to test and analyze fiber characterization test results, which includes Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) traces, source-power meter, and dispersion measurements.
• Handling Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) and Single Mode Fiber (SMF) cables, splice cases, Fiber Distribution Panels (FDPs), drop cables, splitters, and SFPs.
• Working knowledge of Microwave P2P radio technology with a strong understanding of ubiquity and cambium radios.
• Excellent command over Microtip Router configuration, Ubiquiti, and cambium access points.
• Good understanding of IP addressing and subnet masking is a must.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Installing indoor/outdoor wireless P2P Radios to establish connections between hostels and the Main HUB where there is a clear line of sight, and Fiber installation is not cost-effective.
• Extending fiber drop cables from the KPLC lines and installing access points to ensure connectivity to student hostels, while continuously testing the overall system performance.
• Maintaining Microtip routers to set up local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN) that serve a large WIFI hotspot center.
• Troubleshooting daily user issues, including restarting APs during KPLC outages.
• Addressing user voucher subscription issues and resolving them as required.
• Preparing and testing CAT6 cables onsite, running cables from the PoE switches to the APs and other wireless systems.
• Splicing fibers using fiber machines and installing fiber splitters to distribute fiber strands to different hostels from the junction location.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Diploma in Computer Science/Math/Electrical or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience in networking, IT, especially WIFI, or related fields.
• Familiarity with Microtip routers and ubiquity WIFI equipment mentioned in the job responsibilities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of Fiber technology.
• Familiarity with network-related components such as IP addressing, network cabling, Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Ubiquiti APs, Microtip, Cable testers, CAT6 Crimping tools, Transceivers (SFP), etc.
• Understanding of Network wired/wireless technologies and terminologies, including Hotspot, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, TCP/IP, HTTP/XML, VOIP/Video Quality, etc.
• Knowledge of GPON OLT/ONT fiber technology.
• Fully proficient in using the internet and cell phone communications.
• Skill in website building and/or scripting will be considered a plus.
• Knowledge of operating a motorbike would be advantageous, as you may need to visit sites during troubleshooting.
• Preferred candidates should be from the Rongo, Migori County Area, where the HQ of the WIFI services is located.
• Must possess a reliable working cell phone and be reachable 24x7 by clients in case of network issues.
• May be required to stay close to the server room or within the Hostel hosting the hub. Room, board, water, and electricity will be provided.
• If not qualified, please refrain from applying, as you will be required to pass a 15-30 minutes WhatsApp videoed technical interview, along with background validation.2years Experience in Swaping Station
• Diploma / Certificate in any field
• Good computer Skills
• Good report writing skills
• High level of integrity
• Sense of organization
• Taste for contact with customers
• Speed in the execution of tasks
• Compliance with safety rules related to the nature of the products offered.