Title: Network Technician Location: Secaucus, NJ Compensation: Hourly position based upon experience & skill level ($26 - $28/hour) Duration: Long term contract with possible extension or hire Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holder, or Authorized to Work in the US Position Details:
- Hourly position based upon experience & skill level
- Long term contract with possible contract extension or hire
- Standard work hours: Initially Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (Must be open to working any shifts. Shift assignments are estimated to be given out Feb 2025 & will be based upon proven skillset)
- Location: Customer Site located in Secaucus, NJ 07094
- Client Addendum will need to be followed. Copy will be provided at the time of candidates offer acceptance.
Responsibilities:
- 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 devices (e.g., phone, computers, cables, boards, edge routers, switches and etc.)
- Install, troubleshoot, and de-install Network General remote Sniffers
- Complete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levels
- Act as interface between customer's associates and management
- Provide hardware break-fix services for network infrastructure
- Perform onsite call-through, data, voice, website and security testing
- Perform back-up testing to ensure all systems are connected to the customer's network as directed
- 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:
- Must be proficient in utilizing technical tools such as Sniffers, BERT testers, cable testers, and fiber testers.
- Requires experience in working in 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 familiar with 66 Block and 110 Block cross connect procedures
- Must have a basic knowledge of data communications networking.
- Must be able to assist in troubleshooting issues
- Must understand network terminology
- Must be familiar with IP phone
- Must be able to program Cisco phones
- Must be able to install Avaya phones
- Must be able to troubleshoot Avaya and Cisco phones
- Requires good interpersonal communications skills
- Must be able to explain technical issues in a way the customer will understand an issue
- Must be able to interpret a customer's issue in a way that will allow technician to facilitate a resolutio
Experience and Education:
- 3-5 years of experience in data communications
- Must have a basic knowledge of Cisco Phones, switches and routers
- Must have a basic knowledge of local and wide area networking.
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Preferred
- Relevant experience working in a large data center environment (supporting a minimum of 100 cabinets)
- Pre-made Fiber install and testing
- Experience with fluke testers
Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- ...and much more!
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