IT Network Technician

Quetica•St. Paul, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Quetica is seeking a full-time Network Technician to support network infrastructure projects throughout the Metropolitan Council and Transit organizations in Minnesota. The selected candidate must reside within the Minnesota 7-county Twin Cities metro area and be available to work onsite at locations throughout the region. Responsibilities include installing and replacing network switches and ports, supporting system engineers with network connectivity troubleshooting, and performing work at both indoor and outdoor sites across the metro area. Reliable transportation is required, as travel throughout the 7-county region is expected. This is a full-time contract engagement with a flexible schedule and an anticipated duration of approximately five months.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED AND four or more years of relevant work experience; or an Associate or higher degree OR two-year college/technical school certification AND two or more years of relevant work experience
Cisco certification
Azure certification
Experience working with General low voltage power, multi-media connectivity, and SolarWinds
Experience reading blueprints and floor plans
Experience promoting an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity among all employees

Responsibilities

Install or replace physical network switches and ports in Transit and Council system infrastructure throughout the organization
Support System Engineers in diagnosing and troubleshooting network connectivity issues
Support and communicate about workspace standard power systems and wireless connectivity issues with the network team
Document work performed using pictures, notes, and shared spreadsheets
Ensure equipment installation is in proper location of Council and Council connected infrastructure
Ensure basic installation steps are performed
Communicate set-up issues and concerns with System Engineers and the network team
Identify appropriate hardware equipment to be transported and delivered for the required job
Safely load and secure hardware equipment in Council vehicles
Document appropriate hardware equipment delivered to System Engineer
Discuss planned hardware transportation, installation, schedule, and connection with the Systems Engineer
Assist the Systems Engineer in layout of new infrastructure equipment
Communicate planned work completion or issues
Provide knowledge transfer to other Network Team members as required