Job
WiFi FTTH Technician
- Organization: Lightspeed
- Location: Bungoma, Kenya
- Category: Full-time
About this opportunity
We are looking for a hands-on field technician to install, restore and maintain fibre and network services at our sites. This is a practical upcountry role for someone who can trace a fault and fix it without waiting to be told what to do.
Key Responsibilities
Pull, terminate and fusion splice fibre on campus routes and along KPLC poles
Install, provision and troubleshoot ONTs and EPON or GPON OLTs
Configure MikroTik RouterOS including bridges, VLANs, DHCP, hotspot, simple queues and basic routing
Deploy and align wireless access points and routers for hostel and campus coverage
Diagnose link faults using an optical power meter and OTDR, and restore service
Maintain accurate records of deployed and reclaimed equipment, including serial and MAC addresses
Report site status, traffic and user growth to the supervisor
Observe safety standards at all times, including the use of reflectors and safety gear
Travel and relocate to one of our sites as assigned, including Nakuru, Eldoret, Kericho, Kisii and Bungoma
Minimum Qualifications
Diploma of at least two years in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or ICT from a reputable technical college
Demonstrated field experience in fibre installation, splicing and ISP network support
Working knowledge of MikroTik RouterOS, with certification an added advantage
Ability to work independently at a site with minimal supervision
Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
What We Offer
Practical exposure across a growing multi site ISP network
Growth into senior and roaming technician roles based on performance
Rotation across sites as part of promotion assessment
Key Responsibilities
Pull, terminate and fusion splice fibre on campus routes and along KPLC poles
Install, provision and troubleshoot ONTs and EPON or GPON OLTs
Configure MikroTik RouterOS including bridges, VLANs, DHCP, hotspot, simple queues and basic routing
Deploy and align wireless access points and routers for hostel and campus coverage
Diagnose link faults using an optical power meter and OTDR, and restore service
Maintain accurate records of deployed and reclaimed equipment, including serial and MAC addresses
Report site status, traffic and user growth to the supervisor
Observe safety standards at all times, including the use of reflectors and safety gear
Travel and relocate to one of our sites as assigned, including Nakuru, Eldoret, Kericho, Kisii and Bungoma
Minimum Qualifications
Diploma of at least two years in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or ICT from a reputable technical college
Demonstrated field experience in fibre installation, splicing and ISP network support
Working knowledge of MikroTik RouterOS, with certification an added advantage
Ability to work independently at a site with minimal supervision
Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
What We Offer
Practical exposure across a growing multi site ISP network
Growth into senior and roaming technician roles based on performance
Rotation across sites as part of promotion assessment
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