Network Technician: IP Phones, Cabling & Rack Expert

PlanIT Group, LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking a Network Technician skilled in cabling, racking, and phone setup to support client sites in San Francisco. You will perform rack-and-stack, patch cables, and deploy IP phones while ensuring physical layer integrity and quick issue resolution.

The role requires hands-on work in data centers or facilities closets, with strong communication and a customer-focused mindset to deliver high-quality results on every task.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in data communications.
• Must have a basic knowledge of Cisco Phones, switches and routers.
• Must be familiar with IP phone installation and configuration.

Responsibilities

• Patch cabling between network equipment and customer network.
• Install power cables from equipment to power supply in rack/cabinet/closet.
• Install, troubleshoot, and de-install network equipment.
• Install/swap out devices (phones, computers, cables, boards, edge routers, switches).
• Perform onsite testing for data, voice, website and security.
• Assist with inventory and asset tracking at the site.

Skills

Rack and stack

Cable patching

Physical layer

Phone installation

Troubleshooting

Equipment disposal

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sniffers

BERT testers

Cable testers

Fiber testers

IP phone programming

Job description

PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking a Network Technician skilled in cabling, racking, and phone setup to support client sites in San Francisco. You will perform rack-and-stack, patch cables, and deploy IP phones while ensuring physical layer integrity and quick issue resolution.

The role requires hands-on work in data centers or facilities closets, with strong communication and a customer-focused mindset to deliver high-quality results on every task.