Hopefully, everyone is employed full-time and happy with their position. If there is anyone in the NYC area that isn't, please take a look at this opportunity...

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Verigent Direct Client Requirement
Title: Avaya Communications Manager Technician
Location: NYC, NY
Rate: $26-34/hr (w2)
Type: Contract-to-hire

Summary:
Responsible for proficient performance of all phases of PBX and peripheral pre-cut/post-cut installations. Prior experience performing Moves/Adds/Changes on Avaya Communications Managers systems (SV870/SV8800) with little or no technical assistance. Strong technical knowledge of IP Office, Modular Messaging, Avaya IQ and Call Center a plus. Must have practical understanding of basic data base, basic wiring, networking, telephones and trunking associated with the traditional and converged telephone systems. Must be able to perform local and remote software changes and repair procedures using appropriate technical documentation. Position will be servicing customers in the branch service area or possibly site dedicated at a customer site.

Responsibilities:
* Perform station routing, troubleshooting, testing, repair and preventative maintenance of system/station equipment.
* Perform Moves/Adds/Changes and installation of products.
* Keep management informed of unusual maintenance problems and user response to repairs and general services.
* Prepare and maintain related records of work performed. Assist in training of less experienced technicians.
* Perform other related duties as directed by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Certificate/Technical training degree in telecommunications or electronics. CTP Certification is preferred.
* 4-5 years of telephone/PBX and computer hardware/software installation, MAC, convergence, service experience.
* Avaya Definity experience/certification on Communications Managers preferred.
* A complete understanding of personal computers and data applications is required and the ability to read schematics and operate various kinds of data and electronic test equipment is highly desirable.
* Performs installations of Network equipment to enable IP telephony solutions