Network Technician I

Black Box; New York (NY); In loco; USD 39.000 - 52.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Black Box Network Services is seeking a Network Infrastructure Technician to install, test, and certify structured and patch panel cabling in a data center environment. Location: New York, NY.

This hourly role supports facilities management and project engagement, with conversion from temporary to permanent status as scheduling permits. The candidate should be motivated, self-driven and able to work nights and weekends as required, with experience in testing and decommissioning cabling and

Competenze

• Equipment training for high-speed fiber optic transport
• Ability to clean high-speed optical connections
• Ability to measure, transmit and receive high-speed optics
• Experience with high-speed single-mode lasers
• Experience with Fluke Versiv Mainframe
• Experience in data centers and communications closets
• Ability to lift heavy objects safely
• Cable patching processes and procedures knowledge
• Troubleshooting Layer 1 network issues
• Willing to work nights and weekends

Mansioni

• The patching cabling between network equipment and customer's network.
• The installation of power cables from equipment to power supply in rack/cabinet/closet.
• The installation, troubleshooting and de-installing network equipment.
• Install/swap out cables, switches routers and etc.
• Complete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levels.
• Provide infrastructure cabling break-fix services for network infrastructure.
• Perform layer 1 troubleshooting
• Support carrier testing of circuits.
• Assist with facilities efforts.
• Power and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) restoral.
• Water problems.
• Emergency cooling restoration.
• Fire suppression exercises, restoration, and post fire events.
• Act as an interface, as needed, between associates at the applicable location and centralized project / operations / MAC management.

Conoscenze

Structured cabling

Optical fiber

Data center

IEEE standards

BICSI standards

Safety awareness

Shift work

Strumenti

Fluke Versiv Mainframe

Descrizione del lavoro

Candidate will need to be qualified in installing, testing and certifying structured and patch panel cabling in a data center environment.

Introduction:

Black Box Network Services, the global leader in communication system integration, is looking for a Network Infrastructure Technician with a proven track record in:

• Working in a structured cabling environment.
• Installing single and multi-mode optical cabling.
• Inspecting and cleaning installed optical cabling.
• Installing copper cable to IEEE and BICSI cabling standards.
• Testing installed cables using a Fluke Versiv Mainframe.
• Decommissioning obsolete networking cabling infrastructure.
• Working with elevated and underfloor cabling trays.
• Assist in troubleshooting network equipment and cabling.

This position will support facilities management, site security and project engagement with a commitment and desire to satisfy our customer by completing all work at the highest level, always striving for perfection. The candidate must be motivated and self-driven for success.

Position Details:

Hourly position based upon experience & skill level

KEEPING CURRENT SCHEDULE - CONVERSION FROM TEMP TO PERMANENT

Location: Customer site - New York, NY 10036

Client Addendum will need to be followed. Copy will be provided at the time of candidates offer.

Other Responsibilities Include:

• The patching cabling between network equipment and customer's network.
• The installation of power cables from equipment to power supply in rack/cabinet/closet.
• The installation, troubleshooting and de-installing network equipment.
• Install/swap out cables, switches routers and etc.
• Complete all hard and complex Move, Add Change (MAC) requests within the defined service levels.
• Provide infrastructure cabling break-fix services for network infrastructure.
• Perform layer 1 troubleshooting
• Support carrier testing of circuits.
• Assist with facilities efforts.
• Power and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) restoral.
• Water problems.
• Emergency cooling restoration.
• Fire suppression exercises, restoration, and post fire events.
• Act as an interface, as needed, between associates at the applicable location and centralized project / operations / MAC management.

Requirements:

• Requires appropriate equipment training with high-speed fiber optic transport.
• The ability to clean high speed single and multi-mode optical connections.
• The ability to measure, transmit and receive on high-speed optics.
• The knowledge and experience to work safely with high-speed single mode long range optical lasers.
• Experienced with Fluke Versiv Mainframe
• Requires experience in working in a data centers and communications closets.
• Must be able to safely lift heavy objects.
• Must understand cable patching processes and procedures.
• Proven success troubleshooting layer 1 network concerns
• Must be willing to work shift work which includes nights and weekends.

Experience and Education:

2-5 yrs experience relevant experience, preferably at least 1 year in a data center environment

Must an in-depth knowledge of structured cabling

Knowledge of IEEE and BICSI cabling standards

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy Work: May frequently exert force equivalent to lifting up to approximately 50 pounds and/or occasionally exert force equivalent to lifting up to approximately 100 pounds.
• Vision: Requires the ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.
• Near Acuity: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
• Midrange: Clarity of vision at distances of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet.
• Far Acuity: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
• Peripheral: Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point.
• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
• Ability to adjust focus: Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
• Color Vision: Ability to identify colors.
• Speaking/Hearing: Possesses the ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening skills.
• Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is frequently required to stand; and walk. The incumbent is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.

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