Network Infrastructure Technician

Focus; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a network technician responsible for installing, modifying, testing, and maintaining data, voice and video communications equipment, and maintaining network cabling infrastructure.

You will troubleshoot LAN and wireless LAN gear, manage cabling, document drops, inventory cables and equipment, coordinate with vendors, and enforce IT security standards while supporting IT staff onsite.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN data equipment (switches/routers).
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Wireless LAN equipment (controllers, APs).
• Assist in maintaining network operating systems, cabling infrastructure, and telecom components.
• Maintain LAN cabling/network infrastructure.
• Maintain drawings of drops on manufacturing floor and office areas.
• Maintain inventory of LAN cables and network equipment.
• Keep IDF/MDF and telecom closets organized and clean.
• Plan network installations by studying requests/specs; order and gather equipment; prepare installation diagram; coordinate with vendors/facilities.
• Repair/terminate network UTP cables (Cat5e/Cat6) as needed.
• Ensure network and related equipment are working; work with IT support to resolve problems.
• Assist IT support with desk-side hardware moves/additions/changes.
• Enforce IT policies and best practices to secure networks; provide backup support to telecom operations.

Job description

Salt Lake City, UT

About the Job:

In charge of performing the installation, modification, testing, and maintaining data, voice and video communications equipment, and maintain network cabling infrastructure by performing the following duties:

Principle Accountabilities:

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Local Area Networks and data communications equipment such as switches and routers.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Wireless LAN equipment such as Wireless Controllers and Access Points.
• Assists in maintaining and repairing network operating systems, the network cabling infrastructure, and other telecom related components.
• Helping existing LAN cabling and network infrastructure:

• Maintains drawings of drops in the manufacturing floor and office areas.
• Maintains an inventory of necessary LAN cables and network equipment.
• Maintains IDF/MDF and telecom closets organized and clean.
• Plans network installations by studying customer requests, and technical specifications; ordering and gathering equipment, supplies, materials, and tools, assessing installation on the site; preparing an installation diagram. Coordinate LAN cabling installation with third party vendor or internal facilities resources.
• Repair/Terminates network UTP cables (Cat5e/Cat6) as needed.

• Ensures the network and all related equipment are in working order.
• Works with IT support personnel to explore and solve network-related problems reported by end-users or thru proactive monitoring tools alerts.
• Help IT Support personnel on desk side hardware moves, additions, and changes
• Secures network systems by enforcing corporate policies and applying IT best practices standards.
• May provides backup help to the telecommunications operations.

Note: This job description reflects essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the number or types of tasks that may be assigned or reassigned during the conduct of business.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work that requires repetitive motion. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Safety Disclosure:

This job requires strict adherence to all safety protocols and requirements specified in the work instructions, trainings, and any posted signs in the area. This job requires to comply with all site safety regulations and relevant regulatory standards.

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