Field Engineer 4

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Field Engineer 4

Location(s): Menands, NY

JOB DESCRIPTION
Important Assignment Details

• Extensive travel is required: approximately 250-350 miles per week, potentially more.
• Candidates are not paid for commuting to and from work. Mileage driven between work locations during the workday is reimbursed according to the standard mileage policy.

POSITION SUMMARY
As a Field/Computer Technician, you will be assigned service requests to repair laptops and desktops throughout the metro area and surrounding locations.

Assignments may include:

• Repairing laptops and desktop computers.
• Replacing hard drives, motherboards, keyboards, and other components.
• Performing whole-unit swaps.
• Repairing or replacing PC peripherals.
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware-related issues.
• Closing service tickets in real time through the client's call management system using a company-provided phone.
• Traveling extensively to customer locations throughout the assigned service area.

• Must have your own reliable vehicle and valid car insurance.
• Must have reliable transportation for extensive travel throughout the metro and surrounding areas.
• 1+ year of hands-on experience with laptop and desktop break/fix.
• Computer-building experience preferred.
• General knowledge of laptop/desktop hardware and software.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Ability to resolve basic/non-complex technical problems as directed.
• Must be able to complete required product training.
• Must be able to pass drug and background screening.
• Client and/or governmental clearance may be required.
• Police or criminal background verification clearance may be required.

• Extensive driving is a core requirement of this position.
• Candidates must be willing and able to drive 2-3 hours to provide services to customers when required.
• The position involves substantial administrative work using an iPhone, including real-time reporting of time and location and documenting activities in the ticketing system for every service call.
• Candidates must have a reliable computer and high-speed internet connection at home for work-related activities.
• Candidates must be willing to work beyond their scheduled shift when required, including short-notice requests to work past the normal end time. Overtime compensation will be provided as required by applicable law.
• Business-casual dress is required. Appropriate attire includes dress pants such as slacks or khakis, a tucked-in collared shirt, and dress shoes.
• Casual or athletic attire is not permitted, including jeans, hats, caps, T-shirts, tennis shoes, construction-type boots, untucked shirts, hoodies, or thermal sweatshirts.

• A+ certification is required by the client. Selected candidates who do not already have their A+ certification will have 90 days after their start date to become certified or may be subject to termination.
• Obtaining the required computer certification is mandatory for this position. The certification will be provided at no cost to the candidate and is completed after the interview/selection process using the candidate's own computer at home.
• Candidates selected as final candidates will generally have approximately 3 business days from the date of selection to complete the required certification. Evidence of certification must be submitted before a job offer is extended.
• Because certification is a requirement for the position, reimbursement is not provided for certification classes or preparation courses.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.