Network Assistant

Compucom Staffing; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability plans

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k)

FSA/HSA pre-tax benefits

Job summary

CompucomStaffing is seeking a Network Assistant in Seattle, WA to support the network engineering team during a hardware refresh. You will handle physical installations, manage cable infrastructure, and audit network assets.

This role requires hands-on troubleshooting during switch activations, ability to lift equipment, and strong teamwork. The position offers an early-morning schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry and spreadsheet documentation.
• High attention to detail for inventory tracking.
• Punctual attendance for early morning shifts.
• Strong collaborative skills.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver network equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk across campus, and safely ascend/descend a 6-foot ladder.
• Ability to crouch, bend, kneel, and crawl in confined spaces to access cabling.
• Fine motor skills and manual dexterity to use hand tools and crimpers.

Responsibilities

• Hardware Installation: Mount pre-configured network switches into IDF racks.
• Cable Management: Migrate and route network patch cables between existing and new switches.
• Maintenance Windows: Activate new network switches during scheduled early morning maintenance periods.
• Troubleshooting Support: Assist Network Engineers with hands-on diagnostics during switch activations.
• Legacy System Decommissioning: Remove analog wall phones and update internal inventory systems.
• Telephony Infrastructure: Reconfigure physical analog phone cross-connects on punch-down blocks.
• Asset Auditing: Validate and audit physical wired network jack IDs across campus buildings to generate accurate electronic documentation.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Collaboration

Lifting 50 lbs

Crawling/stooping

Manual dexterity

Tools

Hand tools

Crimpers

Job description

At CompucomStaffing, you’re more than just a number. Our employee relationship managers support you throughout your engagement, providing career guidance and reemployment assistance.

Our client is currently seeking a qualified Network Assistant to join their team in Seattle, WA. The Network Assistant will support the network engineering team during a hardware refresh. The position will handle the physical installation of equipment, manage cable infrastructure, decommission legacy phone lines, and audit network assets.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Hardware Installation: Mount pre-configured network switches into IDF racks
• Cable Management: Migrate and route network patch cables between existing and new switches
• Maintenance Windows: Activate new network switches during scheduled early morning maintenance periods
• Troubleshooting Support: Assist Network Engineers with hands‑on diagnostics and troubleshooting during switch activations
• Legacy System Decommissioning: Remove analog wall phones and update internal inventory systems
• Telephony Infrastructure: Reconfigure physical analog phone cross-connects on punch‑down blocks
• Asset Auditing: Validate and audit physical wired network jack IDs across campus buildings to generate accurate electronic documentation

Skills And Qualifications

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry and spreadsheet documentation
• High attention to detail for inventory tracking
• Punctual attendance for early morning shifts
• Strong collaborative skills
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver network equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk across campus, and safely ascend/descend a 6-foot A-frame ladder throughout the day
• Ability to crouch, bend, kneel, and crawl in confined spaces, IDFs, or underneath office desks to access cabling
• Fine motor skills and manual dexterity to use standard hand tools, crimpers, and handle delicate electronic components

Wage Range

The rate for this position is between $24.75 - $33.00 per hour, unless local minimum wage is higher. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• disability plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• paid holidays (up to 6 days annually)
• paid time off (minimum of 10 days annually)
• paid parental leave (minimum of 10 days annually)
• 401(k)
• FSA/HSA pre‑tax benefits

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

W2 only, no Corp to Corp.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

CompucomStaffing™, a division of CompuCom® Systems, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide IT staffing services and solutions to Fortune 1000 companies as well as small and medium business. For more information, visit www.compucom.com.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Arizona Applicants

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