Field Network & Cabling Technician — Travel 75%

Essintial Enterprise Solutions, LLC; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Essintial is seeking an experienced T2 Technician to provide hands-on network, cabling, and field technology support at commercial customer sites in the Fayetteville region. You will work independently on network infrastructure and perform POS support, deskside support, hardware deployment, troubleshooting, documentation, and customer service.

Assignments depend on skills, training, tools, and project needs, with flexibility to move between cabling, network installation, end-user support, and

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in low-voltage cabling, telecommunications, IT support, network installation, field services, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with Cat5e/Cat6 installation, termination, testing, labeling, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, PoE, and basic firewall and switch concepts.
• Ability to work independently with network infrastructure and complete assigned tasks without continuous on-site supervision.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems and common IT troubleshooting steps.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions, diagrams, port maps, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with standard cabling and hand tools and basic network diagnostics such as ping and traceroute.
• Strong communication, documentation, and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
• Ability to pass a required background check and drug screening.
• Availability for early-morning starts as needed and weekend flexibility as needed.
• Ability to travel regionally, with travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, label, route, dress, and troubleshoot Cat5e/Cat6 cabling in accordance with project requirements.
• Install and support racks, patch panels, switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and related network equipment.
• Provide deskside and field support for desktops, laptops, printers, mobile devices, and peripherals.
• Assist with desktop and laptop deployments, imaging, upgrades, and hardware replacement.
• Support user account setup, password resets, and basic application troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot cabling, connectivity, hardware, software, and common end-user technology issues.
• Read wiring diagrams, port maps, and project documentation; document results.
• Travel to customer locations and adapt to schedules.

Skills

Low-voltage cabling

Cat5e/Cat6 installation

Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs

Windows troubleshooting

Customer service

Tools

RJ-45 crimp tool

Ethernet cable tester

Cable toner and probe

Cordless drill

Job description

Essintial is seeking an experienced T2 Technician to provide hands-on network, cabling, and field technology support at commercial customer sites in the Fayetteville region. You will work independently on network infrastructure and perform POS support, deskside support, hardware deployment, troubleshooting, documentation, and customer service.

Assignments depend on skills, training, tools, and project needs, with flexibility to move between cabling, network installation, end-user support, and