Travel Network Cabling Technician for Switch Upgrades

Manatal; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekly pay

Per diem for travel

Long-term placement

Consistent project work

Résumé du poste

Manatal is hiring Network Cabling Technicians to support multiple switch replacement projects across San Francisco, with occasional travel to Sonoma. You will work on client sites removing old switches, re-patching cabling, terminating copper and fiber, and testing connectivity to ensure reliable network service.

We offer weekly pay, potential per diem for Sonoma travel, and opportunities for long-term placement based on performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in low voltage, structured cabling, or network installation.
• Hands-on experience with switch swaps, rack buildouts, or IDF/MDF work.
• Solid understanding of copper termination, testing, and labeling standards.
• Experience reading port maps, rack elevations, and project drawings.
• Familiarity with cable testers such as Fluke DSX or similar.
• Fiber termination and testing experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Travel to client locations across San Francisco and Sonoma.
• Remove existing network switches and install new switches in racks and cabinets.
• Rack, mount, and power new equipment following project documentation.
• Re-patch copper and fiber connections according to port maps and cutover plans.
• Label, trace, and document patch cords, ports, and cable runs.
• Install, terminate, and test Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A cabling as needed.
• Terminate and test single-mode and multi-mode fiber as needed.
• Dress and manage cabling in racks using proper cable management practices.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and verify link lights and port activity after cutover.
• Pull new cable through ceilings, walls, conduit, and pathways when required.
• Perform telecom closet cleanup and removal of abandoned cabling.
• Coordinate with site contacts, project managers, and network teams to minimize downtime.
• Complete daily reports, photos, and closeout documentation.
• Follow jobsite safety requirements and maintain a clean work area.

Connaissances

Low voltage cabling

Structured cabling

Network installation

Troubleshooting

Formation

BICSI Installer or Technician certification

OSHA 10 certification

Outils

Fluke DSX cable tester

Cable testers

Description du poste

Manatal is hiring Network Cabling Technicians to support multiple switch replacement projects across San Francisco, with occasional travel to Sonoma. You will work on client sites removing old switches, re-patching cabling, terminating copper and fiber, and testing connectivity to ensure reliable network service.

We offer weekly pay, potential per diem for Sonoma travel, and opportunities for long-term placement based on performance.