Network Technician (Onsite)

Job Description
The candidate will need to be qualified to install, test, and certify structured cabling in a data center environment.

• Working in a structured cabling environment.
  • Installing single and multi-mode optical cabling.
    • Inspecting and cleaning installed optical cabling.
  • Installing copper cable to IEEE and BICSI cabling standards.
  • Testing installed cables using a Fluke Versiv Mainframe.
  • Decommissioning obsolete networking infrastructure.
  • Working with elevated and underfloor cabling trays.
• Performing physical (rack and stack) installations of networking equipment.

This position will support facilities management, site security and project engagement with a commitment and desire to satisfy our customer by completing all work at the highest level, always striving for perfection. The candidate must be motivated and self-driven for success.

Position Details:

• Hourly position based upon experience & skill level
• Long term contract with possible contract extension or hire
• Standard work hours: Starting shift will be Monday - Friday from 6:00 pm - 2:00 am. However, shifts may vary or change to cover changes in site status
• Location: Customer site - Richmond, VA 23228
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• Other Responsibilities Include:
• The patching cabling between network equipment and customer's network
• The installation of power cables from equipment to power supply in rack/cabinet/closet
• The installation, troubleshooting and de-installing network equipment
  • Install/swap out cables, switches routers and etc.
• Complete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levels
• Provide infrastructure cabling break-fix services for network infrastructure
• Support carrier testing of circuits
• Assist with facilities efforts
  • Power and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) restoral
  • Water problems,
  • Emergency cooling restoration,
  • Fire suppression exercises, restoration, and post fire events
• Support inventory management activities
  • Receiving inventory
  • Tagging of assets
  • Tracking spares (crash kits)
  • Ordering inventory
  • Updating inventory records
  • Prepare and return damaged equipment
• Act as an interface, as needed, between associates at the applicable location and centralized project / operations / MAC management

Requirements:

• Requires appropriate equipment training with high-speed fiber optic transport
  • The ability to clean high speed single and multi-mode optical connections
  • The ability to measure, transmit and receive on high-speed optics
  • The knowledge and experience to work safely with high-speed single mode long range optical lasers
• Requires experience in working in a data centers and communications closets
  • Must be able to perform rack and stack activities
    • Must be able to safely lift heavy objects
  • Must understand cable patching processes and procedures
• Must be willing to work shift work which includes nights and weekends.
• Previous Experience Working in a data center highly preferred

Experience and Education:

• Must an in-depth knowledge of structured cabling