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Mark Smith

Mark Smith

Central Office Technician
Prescott Valley,AZ

Summary

Adept Central Office Technician with a proven track record at CenturyLink / Lumen Technology, enhancing network performance and reducing downtime through expert troubleshooting and maintenance. Skilled in fiber optic technology and fostering team collaborations, I've significantly improved service quality by leading cross-functional upgrades and training initiatives.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Central Office Technician

CenturyLink / Lumen Technology
09.1980 - 12.2023
  • Optimized network performance by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting on central office equipment.
  • Observed safety protocols and security requirements.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly identifying and resolving technical issues in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in training junior technicians on proper maintenance techniques, fostering a skilled workforce within the team.
  • Maintained strict adherence to company protocols and industry standards when working with sensitive customer data during equipment servicing.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement network upgrades, improving overall service quality for customers.
  • Coordinated scheduling of routine maintenance tasks between multiple departments, ensuring minimal disruption to daily business operations.

• performed a variety of Central Office

functions, including all Main Frame wiring,

from POTS, DS0, DS1, DS3, DSL and Fiber

multiplexer connection circuits in a variety

of Central Office environments. Worked on

and performed maintenance on the 5ESS

Switch and Power equipment in C. O. ‘s.

Worked in over 30 different C. O.’s in Phoenix metro and Prescott, AZ areas. Also worked in the Service Assurance Center in Littleton,

Colorado for 3 years.

  • Completed acceptance testing on new equipment.

Education

Telecommunications

Scottsdale Community College

Arcadia High School
Phoenix, AZ
05.1973

Skills

  • Team collaborations
  • Teamwork
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • Installing equipment
  • Wireless Communications
  • Safety measures
  • Cable Management
  • Safety Protocols
  • Fiber Optic Technology
  • Power Distribution
  • Switch Configuration
  • Maintaining inventory
  • Equipment testing
  • Software Upgrades
  • Testing equipment
  • Documenting job tickets
  • Circuit Provisioning
  • DSL Knowledge
  • Equipment installation and repair

Timeline

Central Office Technician

CenturyLink / Lumen Technology
09.1980 - 12.2023

Telecommunications

Scottsdale Community College

Arcadia High School
Mark SmithCentral Office Technician