JOB PURPOSE:

The Technical Facilities Engineer is a critical role for maintaining Midco’s facilities. This position is responsible for planning, building, coordinating, and maintaining the technical facilities portfolio and helps keep Midco as a leading internet service provider in the Midwest.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure that structures are physically sound and capable of supporting the electronic equipment housed within it. Facility must meet all local, state and federal codes.
• Confirm that facilities have sufficient cooling and heating to keep the temperature at an acceptable and constant range at all times and in all areas of the facility and within racks.
• Ensure that buildings have sufficient available power including Generator and UPS loads. The electrical system needs to be stable and conditioned with proper grounding and surge suppression.
• Confirm that the correct power is available to support new equipment as it is installed.
• Ensure buildings have the proper security in place to prevent unauthorized access and is well lit.
• Budget, design, and manage projects related to technical facilities.
• Ensure facilities have sufficient means for suppression of fires.
• Manage the installation of racks and raceway.
• Develop, expand and improve the existing procedures and practices to continually incorporate the latest findings, highest standards and best practices in the telecommunications industry.
• Work closely with the NOC to ensure critical parameters are being monitored by the NOC.
• Provide training to those that manage the day-to-day operation of the sites and those that work at the sites on all relevant systems.
• Perform technical facility site audits.
• Manage vendor relationships relating to facilities management. This includes, but is not limited to electrical, UPS, HVAC, generators, plumbing, snow removal, lawn care, garbage service, security service, and parking lot maintenance.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with the Technical Facilities Manager regarding any potential or outstanding problems or issues.
• Follow and serve as a role model in displaying Midco’s Core Values and Leadership Success Drivers
• Operate and drive a Company vehicle in accordance with all Midco policies including maintaining a safe driving record.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in all forms of communication with internal and external customers.
• Adhere to Midco privacy guidelines to ensure each customer’s privacy.

ADDITIONALFUNCTIONSANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively communicate with other departments to handle escalating issues in a timely manner.
• Support the mission, vision and values of Midco.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external customers to ensure exceptional service.
• Demonstrate courage by tackling tough issues while acknowledging own limitations without compromising integrity.
• Remove obstacles for team members. Encourage creative solutions.
• Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Communicate clear expectations that set a high bar while holding team members accountable to reach these goals.
• Demonstrate business acumen by using data to drive decisions and actions.
• Model flexibility, resiliency and change management skills by staying self-aware, constantly learning, and
• finding ways to cut through ambiguous problems.  
• Identify root causes of problems and implement solutions while keeping a holistic and long-term perspective in mind.
• Actively follow Midco policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical degree or experience required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in technical facilities or commercial building construction field required.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, UPS, and generators required.
• Applicable knowledge of NEC, OSHA, NFPA and other safety codes required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry loads of up to 84 lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Employees may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and other than normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings and weekends as business demands.

Work from home options after training. Free Internet and TV starting day 1! Shift differentials available! Bonus of $1,000-$1,500 per month for top performers! Opportunities for career progression! This position requires schedule availability from 8am-8pm, Monday-Friday and 8am-5pm Saturday.

JOB PURPOSE:

Contribute in the achievement of Midco revenue objectives through retaining customer loyalty by listening to their individual needs, establishing value of Midco products and services, and presenting customized solutions that fit the customer’s needs.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Service inbound calls from residential customers requesting to disconnect service, add to services, change current services, or inquire about their current pricing.
• Complete proactive retention efforts by making outbound calls in order to build customer loyalty.
• Exceed organizational goals for revenue by retaining and upselling.
• Assist customers who have complex issues or questions about their billing.
• Save customer relationships by completing a needs assessment, making service recommendations, and presenting the value of products and services.
• Provide recommendations through value-based selling
• Understand customers concerns and tailor a plan of action in order to retain a customer relationship.
• Establish rapport and communicate effectively in all forms of communication with internal and external customers when taking inbound and making outbound calls.
• Handle inquiries with the ability to assess, analyze, and problem solve complex situations while maintaining a positive customer relationship.
• Address customer complaints with the goal of increasing satisfaction and securing the customer relationship.
• Accurately record customer transactions and complete all necessary requirements for installs, service changes, repairs, and all other customer transactions.
• Work closely with the internal team members and external Sales and Service teams to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in all forms of communication with internal and external customers.
• Adhere to Midco privacy guidelines to ensure each customer’s privacy.
• Maintain regular attendance as required by your position.

ADDITIONALFUNCTIONSANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be goal-driven
• Actively participate in team efforts to support and establish exceptional customer experiences.
• Function as an effective team member while supporting the efforts and concepts of other departments.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of Midco.
• Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Possess an enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, creative, and detail-oriented approach on customer interactions and projects.
• Possess strong written skills.
• Possess strong problem-solving, critical-thinking and decision-making skills while using good business acumen.
• Ability to create positive customer experiences with a focus on growing revenue for the business.
• Change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that that develops positive relationships with team members, customers and leadership.
• Identify opportunities for improvement while creating and implementing viable solutions for customers.
• Actively follow Midco policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of previous sales/retention and/or service experience required.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Call Center Environment, in a cubical, wearing a headset.
• Must remain at workstation for long periods of time.
• Extremely time sensitive in order to meet customer demand.
• Heavy keyboard/mouse usage required with repetitive movements.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
• Employees may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Most shifts are outside normal business hours, and include rotating holidays, evenings, and weekends as business demands.

ABOUT MIDCO:

Midco:

• Is the leading provider of reliable, high-speed internet via fiber and fixed wireless technology, serving 460,000 homes and businesses in 400 communities across the Midwest.
• Provides exceptional customer experience and a superior network, while being a force for good in the communities we serve.
• Delivers TV services including Midco Sports (a regional sports network), phone, data center and advertising services, plus wholesale networking solutions.

Ready to work at Midco? We thought so. Here are a few more reasons why Midco is one of the best places to work:

• Free Midco internet & TV
• Great opportunities to get involved in volunteerism
• Generous 401(k) match and paid time away from work programs
• And many more

Visit Midco.com/Careers to learn about employment opportunities and apply today.

Midco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view our full EEO and federal contractor supplemental posters, please refer to Midco.com/FederalPosters.

JOB PURPOSE:

Lead network implementation and engineering field trials in Midco’s production network. Provides MOPs and standard configurations for use by other teams.  Assists with network design and troubleshooting of complex network issues not resolved in Tier 1/2 support.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Actively manage the design and maintenance of the Midco network. This includes, but is not limited to: LAN, WAN, and MAN networks, routers, switches, and optical shelves.
• Execute MOPs to implement network changes.
• Working knowledge of BGP, OSPF, ISIS, TCP/IP, OSI Model, Multicast, SNMP, and other commonly used networking standards and protocols.
• Collaborate across engineering teams to meet business goals.
• Communicate and maintain up-to-date, accurate documentation for passwords, diagrams, security, etc.
• Ensure proactively that the Midco network is secure from outside attack or penetration.
• Proactively plan for future capacity and execute related action plans.
• Work independently on large projects to augment networks, drive network standardization.
• Share in-depth knowledge of the Midco network and its components within team.
• Engage vendors to assist in testing new products and troubleshooting network issues.
• Ensure viable disaster recovery and back up plans are in place for all network elements.
• Propose development of system utilities and tools to enhance network performance metrics visibility.
• Follow and serve as a role model in displaying Midco’s Core Values and Leadership Success Drivers.
• Adhere to Midco’s privacy guidelines to ensure each customer’s privacy.
• Maintain regular attendance and to arrive to work on time as required by your position.

ADDITIONALFUNCTIONSANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively communicate with other departments to handle escalating issues in a timely manner.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of Midco.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external customers to ensure exceptional service.
• Demonstrate courage by tackling tough issues while acknowledging own limitations without compromising integrity.
• Remove obstacles for team members. Encourage creative solutions.
• Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility, and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Communicate clear expectations that set a high bar while holding team members accountable to reach these goals.
• Demonstrate business acumen by using data to drive decisions and actions.
• Model flexibility, resiliency and change management skills by staying self-aware, constantly learning, and finding ways to cut through ambiguous problems.      
• Identify root causes of problems and implement solutions while keeping a holistic and long-term perspective in mind.
• Actively follow Midco policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Network Engineer I-Architecture:

• Associate’s degree in related industry and/or equivalent work experience required. 
• Minimum 7 years of network engineering experience required. Previous experience in telecommunications industry preferred. 
• CCNA or JNCIA required. 

Network Engineer II-Architecture:

• Associate’s degree in related industry and/or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum 9 years of network experience. Previous experience in telecommunications industry preferred.
• CCNP certification required.

Network Engineer III-Architecture: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related industry and/or equivalent work experience required. 
• Minimum 11 years of network experience required. 
• CCNP or JNCIP certification required. 

Network Engineer IV-Architecture: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related industry and/or equivalent work experience required. 
• Minimum 13 years of network experience. Previous experience in telecommunications industry preferred. 
• CCNP or JNCIP certification required. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry loads of up to 50 lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Employees may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and other than normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings and weekends as business demands.

ABOUT MIDCO:   

Midco:  

• Is the leading provider of reliable, high-speed internet via fiber and fixed wireless technology, serving 460,000 homes and businesses in 400 communities across the Midwest.
• Provides exceptional customer experience and a superior network, while being a force for good in the communities we serve.
• Delivers TV services including Midco Sports (a regional sports network), phone, data center and advertising services, plus wholesale networking solutions.

Ready to work at Midco? We thought so. Here are a few more reasons why Midco is one of the best places to work:   

• Free Midco internet & TV
• Great opportunities to get involved in volunteerism
• Generous 401(k) match and paid time away from work programs
• And many more

Visit Midco.com/Careers to learn about employment opportunities and apply today. 

Midco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view our full EEO and federal contractor supplemental posters, please refer to Midco.com/Federal Posters.