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Closes: March 24, 2025 Salary: $62.82 to $69.73 per hour, 4 step progression; Bargaining Unit
Job Description
Installs, commissions, maintains and removes equipment, cables and connections on the Avista production Networks. Examples of network equipment include, but are not limited to; switches, routers, modems, remote terminal units, microwave, wireless, terminal servers, WAN optimizers, load balancers, virtual private networks, and time division multiplexing (TDM). Examples of cables include, but are not limited to; fiber optic, low voltage metallic, and coaxial. Investigates and facilitates mitigation of radio frequency interference complaints. May work collaboratively with Engineering and other departments or employees to develop, configure, troubleshoot, install, and complete other related tasks on the Network Systems. Production and/or lab environment testing may be performed on network components. This is the lowest of a multi-step career ladder progression.
This position is instrumental in maintaining the reliability of systems used to ensure the safety of Avista's employees and customers. Therefore, a positive safety culture is a primary focus for this position.
Requirements Requires successful completion of a Network Technician apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience in the installation and maintenance of network equipment, cables, and connections. Requires Commercial Class A driver's license and Washington State Low Voltage Communication license or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of placement in classification. Must demonstrate work management skills and excellent communication skills in a cross-functional team environment. Must demonstrate analytical problem solving skills and be process oriented with a clear understanding of the value delivered by maintaining technology platforms up to the current standards. Other combinations of education/experience may be considered.
This classification is subject to the 25 mile and/or 30-minute residency requirement until such time as negotiated otherwise by the parties.
To Apply We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee's various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".
Benefits At Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}.
Pre-employment screening requirements Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test,