Service-oriented Telecommunication Technician

We are looking for someone who wants to be part of our team working with the fixed telecommunications infrastructure of the Gothenburg garrison. The tasks mainly involve independently performing preventive and corrective maintenance as well as commissioning of equipment in the Armed Forces' telecommunications network, FTN. The work also includes collaborating with colleagues within our unit and supporting users from other units with telecommunication expertise. FTN currently consists of radio links, multiplex equipment, fiber terminals, Cisco products (routers, switches), and telephone exchanges.

Main Responsibilities

• Splicing and measuring copper and optical cables
• Maintenance of the garrison's telephone exchanges
• Maintenance and commissioning of fixed telecommunications infrastructure

The work is varied and is partly performed from the Gothenburg garrison with associated shooting ranges and facilities, as well as work on external facilities, mainly within the military region west but also in other locations across the country. The position also includes supporting colleagues within the department. Work with telecommunication installations in coastal areas and on board ships occurs. Work on board ships is included in the position, therefore a medical examination for seafaring personnel is required before employment can be offered.

About the Organization

FMTIS has five units that maintain the Armed Forces' command systems within IT and telecommunications, with the Implementation Unit West being one of them. The units work with the maintenance of the Armed Forces' telecommunications network, radio, sensor, surveillance, and field systems, as well as with installation, operation, and maintenance of a variety of IT systems. At the implementation department, GA Gothenburg, we work in all these areas.

We Offer You

The Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The organization offers great variety which means good development opportunities and conditions for internal career mobility. Our employees enjoy several benefits, including:

• Professional development based on the needs of the organization and your career goals.
• Three hours of training per week during working hours, and you can receive reimbursement for training clothes and entry fees.
• Good work-life balance with flexible working hours and 28 - 35 vacation days depending on your age.
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB, as well as the possibility to exchange vacation days for extra pension contributions.

Qualifications

• 3-year high school education with a focus on IT/TELE/ELECTRICAL or equivalent knowledge that can be assessed as equivalent
• Good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English
• Knowledge of transmission technology and telecommunication technology
• Driving license B (Manual transmission)
• Swim proficiency

Meritorious

• Previous service in the Armed Forces
• Experience in splicing and measuring techniques for copper and optical cables
• Military basic training
• Professional experience in telecommunications
• Knowledge of HDSL technology

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is engaged and service-oriented. You are a good team player while also taking initiative and responsibility. You are quality-conscious, development-oriented, and have a sense of order and good planning. You are positive, solution-focused, and responsible, with the ability to quickly adapt to new conditions to solve tasks.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Other

Civil permanent employment starting with a six-month probationary period. Business trips will occur at locations other than the regular workplace.

During the period, medical checks and training will be conducted for seafaring personnel. These must be approved within the probationary period and are a requirement for the position to transition into a permanent employment. More information about this will be provided during a potential job interview.

Work location: Gothenburg

Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement.

Inquiries

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact the recruiting manager Thony Johansson. For information about employment conditions, contact HR-Generalist Lisa Heinemann Pettersson.

Union Representatives

SACO – Per Lohman

OFR/S – Caroline Nilsson

OFR/O – Johan Nestvall-Boo

SEKO – Matz Felix

All can be reached via the switchboard at 019-393 500

Welcome with your application by 2025-01-31. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Armed Forces' telecommunications and information systems unit, FMTIS, ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - around the clock, year-round.

The unit has a collective responsibility for the Armed Forces' technical command systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air - in Sweden and abroad. The unit has over 1,800 employees at more than 30 locations across the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis)

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security screening with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.

With employment comes an obligation to be placed in a war position and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To apply for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.