Data Center Technician

TEKsystems; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an entry-level Communications Technician II for a contract-to-hire role in Rayville, LA. Responsibilities include installing work area outlets for floor, modular furniture and wall, terminating CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks, mounting face plates, and building closets with racks and patch panels.

The role requires hands-on field work, ability to operate test equipment, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and terminating data cabling and networking outlets.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and install terminations (CAT 3 & CAT 5).
• Comfort with hands-on field work and equipment setups.

Responsibilities

• Install work area outlets for floor, modular furniture and wall.
• Mount face plates and surface mount boxes; install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels; fiber optic and hardware.

Skills

Data center

Cable

Cabling

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Communications Technician II will install a work area outlet for floor, modular furniture and wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks. Mount face plates and surface mount boxes correctly). The Communications Technician II will build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels). The Communications Technician II performs testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set. The Communications Technician II will identify active voice or data circuits. The Communications Technician II will assume responsibility for effective performance of crew and provide necessary training, coordinate personnel and timeline to complete project. The Communications Technician II will fully complete all paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required). The Communications Technician II will adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations. The Communications Technician II will complete other responsibilities as assigned. Physical and Mental Requirements: The Communications Technician II must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s). The Communications Technician II must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners. The Communications Technician II must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s). The Communications Technician II must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s). The Communications Technician II must be able to work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds. The Communications Technician II must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones. The Communications Technician II must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed. Regular attendance is mandatory.

Skills

Data center, Cable, Cabling

Top Skills Details

Data center,Cable,Cabling

Additional Skills & Qualifications

The Communications Technician II will install a work area outlet for floor, modular furniture and wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks. Mount face plates and surface mount boxes correctly). The Communications Technician II will build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels). The Communications Technician II performs testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set. The Communications Technician II will identify active voice or data circuits. The Communications Technician II will assume responsibility for effective performance of crew and provide necessary training, coordinate personnel and timeline to complete project. The Communications Technician II will fully complete all paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required). The Communications Technician II will adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations. The Communications Technician II will complete other responsibilities as assigned. Physical and Mental Requirements: The Communications Technician II must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s). The Communications Technician II must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners. The Communications Technician II must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s). The Communications Technician II must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral present

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rayville, LA.

Pay and Benefits

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