Google

Field Operations Manager, Plant Maintenance

Google$92K — $101K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in FTTH, GPON, or XGS network construction and deployment.
  • 5 years of experience managing contractor and supplier relationships.
  • 3 years in a management role overseeing teams.
  • Knowledge of networking infrastructure including fiber optic and twisted pair cabling.
  • Ability to lift/move equipment up to 50lbs.
  • Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of field operations, including planning and scheduling.
  • Promote team development through best practices and personalized growth plans.
  • Troubleshoot service issues across the network from office to customer premises.
  • Handle complex customer interactions with professionalism and thoroughness.
  • Build relationships with property managers using advanced technical knowledge.
  • Execute operational processes with attention to detail and collaboration.
  • Work irregular hours and travel up to 10% as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Paid time off and holiday pay.
  • Employee discounts on company services.
Full Job Description
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

The application window will be open until at least September 16, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Role Description

As the Field Operations Manager I, you will oversee all field support, splitting time between the central office and field, for local operations, including planning, coaching, scheduling, and coordination of all team activities. You'll oversee a team that includes Construction Technicians, OSP Plant Maintenance Technicians I and II, and Residential Installers. Using your experience of Fiber to the Home (FTTH), Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON), 10 Gigabit Passive Optical Network (XGS) network construction, you will ensure the internal team and vendors understand the proper methods for installation, maintenance, and repair of network infrastructure as well as safety standards like Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In this management role, you'll also focus on resolving complex interactions between customers and team members, making sure everyone feels heard and process iteration occurs.

In this role, you'll:

Field Operations Leadership:
  • Lead and manage a team of technicians, overseeing all aspects of field operations including planning, scheduling, and coordinating construction, installation, repair, and maintenance activities.
  • Foster team development by actively promoting best practices, identifying skill development opportunities, and creating personalized plans for individual growth.

Technical Expertise:
  • Troubleshoot and resolve service issues across the network, from the central office to customer premises.
  • Possess proficiency in various technical tasks like installing Ethernet jacks, making telecom space cross-connects, and handling radio installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Customer Service:
  • Navigate complex customer interactions with exceptional client service, professionalism, and thoroughness.
  • Communicate effectively with internal colleagues and external customers.
  • Cultivate relationships with property managers and building owners through advanced technical knowledge, effective communication, and collaboration.

Teamwork and Leadership:
  • Execute operational processes and procedures with attention to detail.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning by collaborating with team members to achieve proficiency in troubleshooting complex issues affecting network connectivity and inside wiring.

Additional Responsibilities:
  • Ability to work non-standard working hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, and be willing to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.


At a minimum we'd like you to have:
  • 5 years of experience in Fiber to the Home (FTTH)/ Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON)/ 10 Gigabit Passive Optical Network (XGS) network construction and/or large scale fiber network deployments.
  • 5 years of experience managing relationships with contractors and suppliers.
  • 3 years in a people manager position.
  • Experience with physical layer components of networking infrastructure, including twisted pair copper cabling (Category 5 or greater), 66 blocks, 110 blocks, patch panels, fiber optic cabling, etc.
  • Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs of equipment as required.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to pass a motor vehicle record check that meets company standards.
  • Ability to work non-standard working hours as needed including nights, weekends, holidays, and differing work rotations/shifts as well as 10% domestic travel.


It's preferred if you have :
  • 5 years of experience in building and operating fiber networks for business-to-business (B2B) and enterprise environments.
  • Experience interfacing with local pole owners and utility companies, coordinating with city/local permitting offices, and subject matter expertise in outside plant Fiber to the Home (OSP FTTH) deployments with experience in service drop installations.
  • Experience troubleshooting Ethernet network issues related to routers, switches and hubs.
  • Experience with rack and stack work, assembling server stanchions, telemetry closet work (MPOE, DMARC, etc.), and patch panels.
  • Ability to operate Google Workspace and Salesforce applications.


The US base salary for this full-time position is $92,000 - $101,000 + bonus + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

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About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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