PLANIT Group
Network Technician (Onsite)
PLANIT Group, Petaluma, California, United States, 94954
looking for a Network Technician with a proven track record in:
Racking and stacking of network devicesCable patchingPhysical layer troubleshootingEquipment disposal activitiesNetwork troubleshooting
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 levelLong term contract with possible contract extension or hireStandard work hours: 2nd shift Friday - Monday 4:00pm - 3:00am3rd shift - Friday - Monday 10:00pm - 9:00am
Location: Onsite - Richmond, VA 23228Client Addendum will need to be followed. Copy will be provided at the time of candidates offer.
Responsibilities:
The patching cabling between network equipment and customer's networkThe installation of power cables from equipment to power supply in rack/cabinet/closetThe 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 monitoring tools
Complete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levelsAct as interface between customer's associates and managementProvide hardware break-fix services for network infrastructurePerform onsite call-through, data, voice, website and security testingPerform back-up testing to ensure all systems are connected to the customer's network as directedSupport carrier testing of circuitsAssist with facilities efforts Power and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) restoralWater problems,Emergency cooling restoration,Fire suppression exercises, restoration, and post fire events
Support inventory management activities Receiving inventoryTagging of assetsTracking spares (crash kits)Ordering inventoryUpdating inventory recordsPrepare and return damaged equipment
Act as an interface, as needed, between associates at the applicable location and centralized project / operations / MAC managementCoordination services will be provided 24x7; Coordinate with and support other third party vendors (e.g., telecommunications, wiring, distributed antenna solutions, WAN/LAN management) in compliance with customer's requirements.
Requirements:
Requires appropriate equipment and training with high speed fiber optic transport The ability to clean high speed single mode optical connectionsThe ability to measure, transmit and receive on high speed opticsThe knowledge and experience to work safely with high speed single mode long range optical lasers
Must be proficient in utilizing technical tools such as Sniffers, cable testers, and fiber testers.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 proceduresMust have a basic knowledge of data communications networking. Must be able to assist in troubleshooting issuesMust understand network terminology
Must be willing to work shift work which includes nights and weekends.
Experience and Education:
Minimum 2 years of experience in data communicationsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredMust have a basic knowledge of Cisco switches and routersMust have a basic knowledge of local and wide area networking.
Racking and stacking of network devicesCable patchingPhysical layer troubleshootingEquipment disposal activitiesNetwork troubleshooting
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 levelLong term contract with possible contract extension or hireStandard work hours: 2nd shift Friday - Monday 4:00pm - 3:00am3rd shift - Friday - Monday 10:00pm - 9:00am
Location: Onsite - Richmond, VA 23228Client Addendum will need to be followed. Copy will be provided at the time of candidates offer.
Responsibilities:
The patching cabling between network equipment and customer's networkThe installation of power cables from equipment to power supply in rack/cabinet/closetThe 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 monitoring tools
Complete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levelsAct as interface between customer's associates and managementProvide hardware break-fix services for network infrastructurePerform onsite call-through, data, voice, website and security testingPerform back-up testing to ensure all systems are connected to the customer's network as directedSupport carrier testing of circuitsAssist with facilities efforts Power and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) restoralWater problems,Emergency cooling restoration,Fire suppression exercises, restoration, and post fire events
Support inventory management activities Receiving inventoryTagging of assetsTracking spares (crash kits)Ordering inventoryUpdating inventory recordsPrepare and return damaged equipment
Act as an interface, as needed, between associates at the applicable location and centralized project / operations / MAC managementCoordination services will be provided 24x7; Coordinate with and support other third party vendors (e.g., telecommunications, wiring, distributed antenna solutions, WAN/LAN management) in compliance with customer's requirements.
Requirements:
Requires appropriate equipment and training with high speed fiber optic transport The ability to clean high speed single mode optical connectionsThe ability to measure, transmit and receive on high speed opticsThe knowledge and experience to work safely with high speed single mode long range optical lasers
Must be proficient in utilizing technical tools such as Sniffers, cable testers, and fiber testers.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 proceduresMust have a basic knowledge of data communications networking. Must be able to assist in troubleshooting issuesMust understand network terminology
Must be willing to work shift work which includes nights and weekends.
Experience and Education:
Minimum 2 years of experience in data communicationsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredMust have a basic knowledge of Cisco switches and routersMust have a basic knowledge of local and wide area networking.