Network Installation Technician (Travel)

PEAKE • Aiea, HI

26d • $32 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

PEAKE is hiring a Network Installation Technician for a travel-based contract supporting a mission-critical network installation project at Camp Smith in Oahu, Hawaii, through summer 2027. The technician will work onsite alongside senior technicians, network designers, and engineers to install and support network infrastructure, with a focus on CAT6 and fiber-optic structured cabling. The role suits a collaborative, hands-on technician comfortable in fast-paced field environments and interested in developing technical skills.

The schedule is five weeks on and two weeks off, with five 10-hour workdays per week. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate. Employees may fly home during time off or remain and continue working. Lodging, transportation, round-trip flights home during time off, and daily M&IE per diem at GSA rates are covered.

U.S. citizenship and an active DoW Secret clearance or higher are required. The role requires at least one year of relevant experience. Candidates must be capable of the described physical activities and willing to attend safety meetings and complete company-supported career and professional development training.

Requirements

• At least one year of relevant experience.
• Experience installing CAT6 and fiber-optic structured cable distribution systems.
• Ability to terminate Ethernet and fiber cables using various methods; familiarity with common connector types and manufacturers.
• Experience testing single-mode and multi-mode fiber installations and performing basic troubleshooting using Fluke or OTDR equipment.
• Experience installing, terminating, and testing copper and fiber cabling.
• Experience installing closet hardware, including backboards, connecting blocks, racks, patch panels, and fiber enclosures.
• Experience with cable pulling, fire stopping, cable dressing, and labeling to industry standards.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active DoW Secret clearance or higher.
• Ability to perform physical activities including maneuvering around buildings and communications closets, prolonged standing, repetitive bending, climbing, and lifting 50 pounds or more.
• Willingness to complete company-supported career and professional development training.
• Experience with soldering or ability to obtain soldering certification through a company-supported training plan.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with DISA installation guidelines, including NIPR and SIPR.
• Security+ certification.
• BICSI Installer certification or equivalent.
• Soldering certification.
• Applicable certifications aligned with technical objectives and IT environments.
• Military communications or networking experience; equivalent communications or network infrastructure experience from other military specialties is also valued.

Responsibilities

• Install CAT6 and fiber-optic structured cable distribution systems.
• Terminate Ethernet and fiber cables using various methods and common connector types.
• Test single-mode and multi-mode fiber-optic installations and perform basic troubleshooting using Fluke or OTDR equipment.
• Install, terminate, and test copper and fiber cabling.
• Install communications closet hardware, including backboards, connecting blocks, racks, patch panels, and fiber enclosures.
• Pull cable, perform fire stopping, dress and label cables to industry standards.
• Attend training and safety meetings and work safely.
• Work with senior technicians, network designers, and engineers to execute installation tasks and support network infrastructure.

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement within the company.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Three weeks of flexible paid time off plus holidays.
• Retirement planning.
• Covered lodging, transportation, round-trip flights home during time off, and daily M&IE per diem at GSA rates.
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed