Field Network & VoIP Infrastructure Technician

Jobtailor; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Network Infrastructure Technician to install and maintain physical data and telephony networks. Responsibilities include cabling termination, VLAN assignments, and deploying switches, routers, and wireless access points.

The role requires basic networking knowledge, hands-on tool use, and strong documentation skills. You will troubleshoot connectivity issues and maintain accurate network records in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education (high school) or equivalent.
• Installation and termination of Cat3 and Cat5e or higher infrastructure cabling.
• Familiarity with basic data networking concepts.
• Moderate use of hand tools.
• Moderate use of light power tools.
• Basic knowledge of physical networking infrastructure components and their installation.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, Ethernet switching, and VLANs.
• Ability to read and follow network diagrams, cabling schedules, and port assignments.
• Problem analysis and troubleshooting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain physical data and telephony network infrastructure.
• Perform day-to-day moves, adds, and changes at the physical and switch-port level.
• Install, terminate, and test Cat3 and higher cable and fiber components.
• Perform switch-port moves, adds, and changes, including VLAN assignment under established standards.
• Assist with installation, patching, and physical deployment of switches, routers, and wireless access points.
• Perform first-level network connectivity troubleshooting for cabling, port, PoE, and link faults; elevate as needed.
• Use network monitoring tools to identify and report infrastructure issues.
• Maintain existing telephony infrastructure and VoIP systems.
• Maintain accurate records for equipment and port/IP assignments.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Problem analysis

Troubleshooting

Reading network diagrams

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Switches

Routers

Wireless access points

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Network Infrastructure Technician to install and maintain physical data and telephony networks. Responsibilities include cabling termination, VLAN assignments, and deploying switches, routers, and wireless access points.

The role requires basic networking knowledge, hands-on tool use, and strong documentation skills. You will troubleshoot connectivity issues and maintain accurate network records in a dynamic environment.